Adult Braces

Braces aren’t just for teens these days; adults wear them, even famous adults.

First, there are traditional steel braces, which are attached to each tooth. Singer Gwen Stefani wore them in 1999. The No Doubt singer says that she always wanted braces as a child, but finally got them as an adult: "I could afford them at that point, and that's when I went and got them."

If the idea of wearing metal braces doesn’t appeal to you, then another option is ceramic braces. These braces are similar to the stainless steel kind as they are attached to each tooth and hold a wire, which applies the pressure.

But unlike the stainless steel kind, ceramic braces are "tooth-colored" and appear much less noticeable in the mouth. Some ceramic braces also hide the metal color of the metal wire.

Tom Cruise reportedly wore ceramic braces to premieres of the 2002 film "Minority Report" and country singer Faith Hill wore them earlier this year to the Grammy awards. Due to their camouflage qualities and affordable price, ceramic braces are the most popular choice among adults and some celebrities. 

Another option is clear aligners, which are custom-made trays that people wear to help their teeth get aligned. A person uses several clear aligners over a period of time. Each aligner slowly pushes the teeth into the right position. Minor aligners may need three to four trays, where more crooked teeth will need 20 to 30.

Reports say that singer Justin Bieber and TV star Katherine Heigl chose clear aligners to straighten their teeth. Aligners can be taken out as needed because they do not attach to the surface of the teeth.

Everyone’s teeth are different, so there is no one style fits all. To find out what type of braces would be the best for you visit our website or give us a call at 702-997-7707 to make an appointment with an experienced orthodontist who can examine your teeth and give you the best plan of action.