Orthodontic teeth aligners
Many treatment options for adults areavailable today to help them achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. Dr. Tottorihas extensive knowledge with all of the available treatment options on themarket and our certified and friendly staff has extensive training ensuring topquality service and exceptional results.
What Are the Benefits of Getting Braces As an Adult?
Physiological changes as we get older areinevitable and changes to teeth and jaws in adults can be frustrating. Crowdedteeth can cause difficulty in brushing and flossing, resulting in possible gumdisease, as well as concerns of the overall appearance of our smiles. However,with healthy teeth alignment, oral hygiene is easier, making everything aboutyour smile better.
Are there Alternatives to TraditionalBraces?
Traditional metal braces are often thego-to treatment, but there are many other ways to straighten your teeth,including lingual braces (braces behind the teeth) and clear aligners.
Lingual Braces serve the same purpose oftraditional braces but are placed behind the teeth rather than in front; offering a great cosmetic alternative forthose who want their teeth straightened without the braces showing.
Clear Aligners are almost invisible, makingthem one of the most popular choices for adults. Clear Aligners work in thesame way as braces by using a gradual force to control tooth movement, butwithout metal wires or brackets. The aligners are made of a strong plasticmaterial and are customized to fit each individual. While lingual andtraditional braces are attached to the teeth during treatment, some people mayprefer the removable while effective solution that comes with the clearaligners.
What About Ceramic Braces?
Ceramic brackets are tooth-coloredappliances that work and cost the same as traditional braces but are far lessobvious. Although they have the reputation for staining, Dr. Tottori uses thehighest quality brackets ensuring that they will remain tooth-coloredthroughout treatment. Ceramic brackets are a wonderful option for adultswanting to perfect their smile without using traditional silver braces.
Which Solution Works Fastest?
Everyone wants their smile to be perfect asfast as possible and with so many options and combinations you can be assuredthat Dr. Tottori will recommend the quickest option for your specific case.Treatment times vary due to the treatment required so, the best way to find outwhich option will be the fastest is to schedule a complimentary consultationwith Dr. Tottori in either our Kapolei or Ala Moana office.
Which treatment option is best?
The best treatment option will match yourvery personal case. Some people prefer braces, whether they be traditional,ceramic, Incognito or InBrace because they are attached to the teeth and arealways working. Others prefer aligners that give them the flexibility of eatingwhatever they want and easier brushing and flossing. Dr. Tottori will help youfind the best option for you and your specific needs.
Be sure to check out our page aboutOrthodontic options for children.
Are There Side Effects of Adult Braces?
No change can be achieved without somediscomfort and the same is true for creating a beautiful smile. While you canplan on teeth soreness as well as lip and gum irritation, the benefits outweighthe side effects. Dr. Tottori will explain in detail everything that you canexpect during your orthodontic treatment and our skilled team will walk youthrough everything, giving you all the help you need on your journey.
Meet Dr. Tottori at our Kapolei or AlaMoana Offices for a complimentary orthodontic consultation.The benefits oforthodontic treatment go beyond obtaining a great smile, there are also healthand psychological benefits.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment gobeyond obtaining a great smile, there are also health and psychologicalbenefits. Fortunately, now you have a variety of treatment options and we arehere to help guide you through your orthodontic journey.
Psychological Benefits - Smile withConfidence
In today's world a premium is placed onhealth and beauty. The "mouth is a focus of attention because weconsistently communicate and express our feelings through it."* Anattractive smile can make a positive difference and create a better firstimpression, affecting a child's acceptance and confidence in school or anadult's projected image in a job interview and throughout one's career. An improvedsmile via orthodontic treatment can greatly enhance one's self-esteem andenhanced self-esteem can improve one's quality of life."*
*Dr. Joyce Brothers on orthodontictreatment. American Association of Orthodontist Brochure
Health Benefits
By age 35, three out of four adults havesome form of periodontal disease. Crowded teeth and improper bites oftenincrease the difficulty of maintaining oral health. Given time, poor dental(teeth) alignment may contribute to tooth decay, gum disease and even toothloss. Orthodontic treatment allows for easier maintenance of your teeth and canlead to better dental health.
Treatment Options
We listen to your needs and can oftencreate innovative treatment plans combining the new with traditional options.By providing options like Incognito Braces and Clarity Clear aligners, we canprovide an aesthetic experience while still providing a predictable result. Theability to combine treatment modalities to custom fit your needs is somethingthat sets us apart from any other orthodontist in Hawaii. Tottori Orthodonticsis the exclusive provider of Incognito Braces and the leading provider ofInbrace and Clarity Clear aligners in the State of Hawaii .visit this website =https://braceshawaii.com/
