Adult Orthodontics – Dublin, CA

Straighten Out Your Lovely Grin

Dental misalignments like gaps, crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can make the teeth harder to clean and more exposed to injury and enamel erosion, which can lead to a host of issues like serious gum disease and tooth loss. Fortunately, traditional braces and clear aligners from Waterford Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics can straighten out your teeth so you can present a healthy and beautiful smile. Here’s a quick look at how orthodontic treatment works for our adult patients in Dublin.

Why Choose Waterford Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for Adult Orthodontics?

  • Achieve a Beautiful and Well-aligned Smile
  • Prevent Tooth Decay and Enamel Erosion
  • Financing Options Available

Adult vs. Childhood Orthodontic Treatments

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Since the oral tissues in adults are more solidified than in children, orthodontic treatment is typically a longer process for older patients. However, the process can still provide a wide range of incredible benefits like:

  • Making oral hygiene easier
  • Reducing the risk of dental injuries
  • Preventing unnecessary enamel erosion
  • Helping to preserve the patient’s oral health for life
  • Improving the patient’s confidence in their smile

Adult Orthodontic Treatments

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At Waterford Pediatrics & Orthodontics, we can address dental misalignments in adults with effective treatments such as:

Traditional Braces

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Traditional braces are a tried and proven method for addressing even the most severe and complex dental misalignments. Using a taut wire attached to metal brackets cemented to the teeth, our orthodontist can draw the smile into a healthier alignment. Most traditional orthodontic treatments can be completed in one to three years.

Invisalign Clear Aligners

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Invisalign can address many mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment with clear plastic appliances that are easy to remove and virtually invisible when worn. These devices allow patients to achieve straighter smiles without the dietary restrictions or complicated hygiene rituals required by traditional braces, and the treatment can usually be completed in six to eighteen months.

Understanding the Cost of Adult Orthodontics

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The cost of your orthodontic treatment will depend largely on the severity of your misalignment and the method used to address it. Dental insurance may provide some coverage for orthodontic work, but it may only apply to pediatric patients. We’ll be happy to help you navigate your insurance policy during your consultation so you can know exactly what it will pay for. If you need preliminary restorative work before receiving orthodontic care, your plan may pay for at least part of it.

We also offer flexible financing options from CareCredit, a third-party financier that can set qualifying patients up with payment plans that break their bills into easy monthly installments. We’ll gladly help you understand your financing and payment options during your consultation.