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Tried & Tested Orthodontic Treatment for Surrey Teens
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, braces tend to be a controversial subject among teens at our Surrey orthodontic clinic.
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. They 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 who are worried about aesthetics lower-profile, streamlined options like champagne brackets and translucent braces.
And for teens who want to fully embrace the look of braces, traditional metal braces with coloured elastics can be a great choice!
Whatever your teen is feeling about getting braces, we're here to help get them through it with sound advice, moral support, and a smile.
Straightening Smiles Through the Teen Years
Between ages 12 and 18, orthodontic care can help address crowding, spacing, and bite concerns. For many teenagers, braces from our South Surrey Smiles professionals are the ideal way to achieve a healthier smile.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Benefits of Braces for Teenagers
With the availability of Invisalign, you may be wondering why we still often recommend braces for teenagers. Below are a few reasons why braces can be ideal for teens.
Versatility
When it comes to complex orthodontic cases, braces can apply more force to move teeth more quickly than clear aligners can. This means if your teen has a more advanced misalignment and they want to get through treatment as quickly as possible, braces may be the way to go.
Keeping Treatment On-Track
Kids get busy. They get distracted, and sometimes they can be a bit irresponsible (weren't we all at that age?). For some teens, this makes it difficult to stay compliant with removable aligner treatment. Braces cannot be removed, so they cannot get lost. And their durability makes them difficult to damage – both can be major advantages for teenagers with a lot going on!
Aesthetics
Traditional metal braces and even translucent or champagne braces don't have the discreet, barely-there appearance of Invisalign. But they can be a fun part of a teenager's personal style during treatment.
Coloured elastics are changed out at each adjustment appointment. That gives your teen a chance to choose whatever fun colours best suit their personal style, seasonal celebrations, or even their favourite sports teams!
Braces Treatment at South Surrey Smiles
Orthodontic braces traditionally straighten teeth using a combination of brackets, elastic bands, and wires.
But today's braces aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago.
Modern braces are more streamlined and more comfortable than ever before.