Orthodontics
for Teenagers
The
most common age group for Orthodontics, teenagers have most of
their permanent teeth and more mature jaws. Today's braces
are less noticeable than ever and won't interfere with the active
life styles that teenagers enjoy. Treatment may last from one to
three years and include a combination of appliances. These are
Spacers
- These may be placed between four teeth before you are fitted
with appliances these small elastics or wires fit snugly between
each tooth to help bands can be fitted around them about a week
later.
Braces
- They are either tiny bended brackets or full bands, that
gently move teeth into position.
Headgear
- This helps to realign jaws or move teeth into line.
Retainers
- These hold teeth in their corrected positions until they are
stabilized.
Palatal
Expander - This may be used in teenagers whose jaws are yet
growing
