Are Adult Braces Worth it: The Cost of Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic issues like crooked teeth and a misaligned bite often develop during pre- and teen years. Unfortunately, not everyone who needs it receives orthodontic treatment during their childhood. Another issue is that some individuals who wear braces during their teens find that the teeth or jaw revert to their prior position during adulthood.
Adult orthodontics correct malocclusion problems to restore the smile’s health and beauty. While adult braces offer many benefits, some wonder, “Is the cost of orthodontic treatment worth it?” Dr. Charles Casey and Dr. Patrick Casey of Smile Montreal discuss the cost of adult braces with their Montreal, QC, patients and the benefits that make them a worthy investment.
How Much Do Adult Braces Cost?
The cost of adult orthodontics treatment varies for each patient. Treatment costs depend on several factors, including the type and degree of malocclusion problems present, the orthodontic technique, and the length of treatment. On average, adult braces treatment costs around $6,000.
Adult orthodontic treatment is often a little more expensive than orthodontics for children because treatment is usually longer. The adult jaw is fully formed and the teeth may not move as quickly in adults as in children and teens, prolonging treatment slightly.
Are Adult Braces Worth The Cost?
The cost of adult orthodontic treatment makes some of our Montreal patients wonder if braces are a valuable investment. Adult braces offer many benefits that make them worth the expense. Braces can even save patients the need for other costly dental treatments related to poor oral health.
Preservation of Oral Health and Functions
Malocclusion problems affect not only the smile’s appearance but also oral functions. When the teeth or jaw are misaligned, biting, chewing, and speaking can be compromised. Misalignment places uneven force on the teeth and can cause oral health problems such as structural damage, tooth decay, and infection.
Adult orthodontics encourages movement to properly align the teeth and jaw, enhancing oral functions and preventing oral health complications. Proper alignment helps patients avoid the need for restorative dentistry treatments.
Ease of Oral Care
Misaligned teeth can be overcrowded, making them difficult to care for properly. It is difficult to brush, floss, and reach the spaces between the teeth when they sit too close together. Because of this, people with malocclusion problems have an increased risk of oral health complications, including gum diseases. Adult braces straighten the teeth and correct their alignment, so brushing, flossing, and maintaining good oral health is easier.
Enhanced Confidence
Many consider the smile the most prominent feature so misalignment problems can affect self-confidence. Some people may avoid certain social gatherings or refrain from putting themselves out there at work because they are embarrassed by their smile. Adult orthodontics restore the smile’s beauty and boost confidence so people feel self-assured when interacting with others in social and professional situations, which can significantly enhance their quality of life.
Contact Smile Montreal
Adult orthodontics may sound costly, but most patients find their benefits make them well worth the expense, and they can even save money down the road. If you are considering adult braces to correct malocclusion problems and restore the smile’s health, function, and beauty, contact Smile Montreal and schedule an appointment.
