Orthodontics for Adults

Not only can you straighten your teeth and improve your outer-appearance, but orthodontic treatment can also be good for your overall health. Straight teeth are easier to clean, which keeps tooth decay and gum disease at bay.

Fixing your bite can also prevent tooth loss, headaches, jaw pain and issues with chewing and speaking. When you’ve spent years feeling self-conscious about your teeth, orthodontic treatment can give you confidence and pride that will change your life.

Believe it or not, your teeth don’t stop moving in adolescence. Teeth that seemed straight and aligned in youth could have shifted later in life. This can lead to jaw pain, trouble brushing, or a smile you’re unhappy with.

If you leave misaligned teeth untreated, you may end up with other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. You may also notice difficulty chewing or abnormal wear on the surface of your teeth.

If you’ve been cringing at the thought of metal braces, we have great news! While today’s metal braces are a huge improvement from the ones you may remember, we have other choices as well to suit your needs and lifestyle. Adults are usually good candidates for more aesthetic options, including Invisalign, clear braces, and Damon brackets.

• Improves aesthetics for a better smile and facial appearance
• Improves function of teeth
• Improves self-confidence and self-esteem
• Improves oral health
• Can help prevent or improve periodontal problems
• Can help prevent or reduce further bone loss around teeth
• Improves ability of the dentist to restore missing teeth

Finding an orthodontist in Olathe or Overland Park who can help you achieve your smile dreams is crucial. Orthodontists like Dr. Joe Moon are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities.

This means Dr. Moon is more qualified to give you the smile of your dreams than you could get from ordering aligners online. Orthodontic specialists like Dr. Moon have extensive and specialized training to provide their patients around Olathe and Overland Park with professional, personalized treatments.

Teeth, and sometimes the structure of the entire face, are permanently changed by orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment needs to be designed for your needs, professionally monitored, and properly completed.

Only those with this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists,” and Dr. Moon at Moon Orthodontics has achieved this specialization. During these two to three years of additional training orthodontic specialists complete, Dr. Moon learned to diagnose and develop a specialized treatment plan for each patient.

Dr. Moon also learned to apply their knowledge to correct issues efficiently and effectively during treatment. This will result in not only obtaining a beautiful smile, but a healthy smile.

Absolutely! Healthy teeth can be moved at any age.

Many orthodontic problems can be corrected as easily for adults as for children. Orthodontic forces move teeth in the same way for both adults and children.

Many options are available today to minimize the appearance of braces. Today’s braces are smaller and sleeker, and some are next-to-invisible. Dr. Moon can advise you about options that will fit your particular needs.

These options allow you to have flexibility and discretion during your treatment:

Invisalign: You can simply pop your clear plastic aligners in and out as needed meaning brushing, flossing and eating are no big deal. Plus, you’ll get to straighten your teeth without anyone even knowing!

Clear braces: We use translucent brackets made from a ceramic-porcelain material that doesn’t stain. You’ll get the straightening power of metal braces, but inconspicuously.

Damon brackets: if you opt for the metal Damon brackets, people can still see them. However, the brackets are smaller and no elastic or steel ties are necessary.

If you choose Damon Clear, they’re even less visible. These self-ligating braces can significantly reduce treatment time and the number of visits.

You can do almost anything during orthodontic treatment – sing, play a musical instrument, dine out, kiss, and even have your picture taken.

Some adjustments may be necessary. But, if you’re like the vast majority of adult patients, you’ll adjust quickly. New techniques and materials have made wearing braces more comfortable and convenient than ever.

During your consultation, Dr. Moon can determine if you’ll benefit from treatment.

After carefully analyzing your needed correction, Dr. Moon will recommend the best treatment to improve your smile, including the different types of braces that are best for you.

Orthodontic treatment can create or hold space to replace missing teeth.

Dr. Moon will work with your dentist or dental specialist. They’ll provide bridges or implants so you can achieve the best result.

Dr. Moon will consult with your dentist and/or periodontist about the health of your gums.

If you’re a candidate for orthodontic treatment, you’ll continue regular supervision with your dentist and periodontist. In many cases, tooth alignment can improve the health of the gums.

The cost of orthodontic treatment will depend on many factors, including the severity of the problem, its complexity and length of treatment. Dr. Moon will be glad to discuss the cost with you before treatment begins.

You’ll find that braces are more affordable today than ever. We offer a variety of convenient payment plans and accept many dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits.