In some cases, effective orthodontic work eliminates the patient's desire to perform cosmetic work. However, braces can also be considered an area of cosmetic dentistry. If the misalignment is noticeable but does not affect oral health, orthopedic appliances for this purpose would fall within the cosmetic realm. Parents sometimes wonder why their child, who seems to have straight teeth, needs braces.
In fact, braces aren't just for aesthetic reasons, but they also help prevent future problems that could affect your child later in life. Orthodontic costs are generally included in “reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses” that must be divided among parents. While it may not be medically necessary, the court will likely determine that braces are a reasonable expense and you should share the cost. Some people have the misconception that orthodontic treatment is simply a cosmetic treatment and is not really necessary for oral well-being.
According to the American Orthodontist Association, there is no age limit for straightening teeth with braces. I had braces more than 50 years ago, they certainly did the job for me (it's still free for those under 18 in the UK). The time it takes to straighten teeth depends on several factors, such as the patient's age, the type of appliances, the skill and experience of the dentist, and the patient's compliance with instructions. Cosmetic braces in Cheltenham often take less time to work than traditional braces that an orthodontist is likely to use.
Elysmiles is proud to offer orthodontic dental appliances to local people in Ely, Chatteris, March, Huntingdon, St Neots and Peterborough. Braces move teeth by exerting controlled forces on the teeth, resulting in bone remodeling around the teeth, allowing them to move in the desired direction. But while braces realign your teeth, they'll also restore your facial aesthetics and smile. A dentist can deal with many of the same problems as an orthodontist, but generally a dentist will place more aesthetically pleasing braces or aligners.
Thanks to modern orthodontics, different orthodontic appliances are available to fix crooked teeth, each with a different orthodontic correction rate. It is increasingly common for adults to choose to wear braces in Cheltenham, to solve aesthetic dental problems, such as crowded teeth, uneven teeth and misaligned teeth.
