Braces for Manteca Teens' Needs
While many teenagers are excited about getting a straighter smile, and some even love the quirky element braces can add to their personal style, others are less enthusiastic.
These teenagers worry about how braces will change the look of their smile during treatment and what their friends might think. To help address these concerns, we can offer kids lower-profile, streamlined options like translucent braces.
And for teens who want to fully embrace the look of braces, traditional metal braces with colored elastics can be a great choice!
No matter your teen's feelings about braces, we're here to provide guidance, encouragement, and a smile.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment for teens aged 13 to 18 aims to support the healthy development of their smiles. Braces may be included in your teen's orthodontic care at Duong Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Benefits of Braces for Teenagers
With the availability of clear aligners, you may be wondering why we still often recommend braces for teenagers. Here are a few reasons why braces are the ideal option for some teens.
Versatility
For complex orthodontic cases, braces can exert more force to move teeth more quickly than clear aligners. This indicates that if your teen has a more significant misalignment and wants to complete treatment as swiftly as possible, braces might be the better option.
Compliance with Treatment
Teenagers get busy, distracted, and sometimes irresponsible (weren't we all at that age?). For some teens, this makes it difficult to stay compliant with treatment with removable clear aligners.
Braces are securely attached to the teeth and cannot be removed, so they won't get lost. Additionally, their durability makes them hard to damage. Two clear advantages for teenagers with busy lives!
Esthetics
Traditional metal braces and even clear braces do not have the discreet, barely noticeable appearance of clear aligners. However, they can add a fun element to a teenager's personal style during treatment.
Colored elastics can be added and swapped at each adjustment appointment, allowing your child to choose fun colors that match their personal style, the seasons, or even their favorite sports teams!
Types of Braces at Duong Orthodontics
Our office offers two types of braces to help meet teens' practical needs and esthetic preferences.
Traditional braces use metal wires and brackets, which can be customized with colorful elastics. Translucent braces are similar but use tooth-colored ceramic brackets that blend with natural teeth.