Braces Treatment in West Coastal Florida
Whether you need Invisalign, Damon Braces, clear braces, or traditional braces, Hess Orthodontics has the expertise to help you get long-lasting results. Schedule an appointment now!
What Are Braces?
Braces are appliances that orthodontists use to help align teeth and re-proportion smiles. By applying consistent pressure to your teeth and gums, braces can slowly move the position of your smile. Using braces can also maintain the longevity of a person’s smile.
The clunky and uncomfortable braces that many people remember from their childhood are a thing of the past. Modern developments have made it easier than ever to get a more comfortable and pleasing orthodontic experience. The contemporary braces experience prioritizes a more relaxed and discreet alignment. Hess Orthodontics is proud to offer many braces options including traditional braces, Damon Braces, ceramic braces, or clear aligners.
Schedule an appointment now to learn more about your braces options.
What Are The Benefits of Braces Treatment?
There are many reasons why people choose to enhance their smiles. Aside from achieving a more balanced bite pattern, braces will improve your health. This is because straightened teeth are easier to maintain and less likely to chip and develop cavities.
Asymmetrical smiles can lead to complications like tooth decay and gum disease. Uneven teeth create pockets and places for food and other particles to become trapped. Routine maintenance like brushing and flossing may not be enough to clear the debris. Because these particles are trapped, they break down and cause your teeth to decay. However, it’s much easier to maintain and clean your teeth when there are less hard to reach areas in your mouth.
Investing in your teeth is always a smart decision. In the long run, orthodontic treatments like braces can wind up saving you more money because you won’t need to pay for easily avoidable and costly dental procedures.
How Do Braces Work?
Braces work by exerting pressure on your teeth over time. While you may often think of your teeth as firmly attached to your jawbone, the truth is they are connected to the periodontal membrane underneath your gums that connects your bone and jaw. Braces guide this membrane and subsequently help teeth move. Elastics and other devices counteract the pressure and create space for your teeth.
As you go through treatment, your body conforms to the gentle pressure and gradually accommodates a new shape. Each braces option is different, but fundamentally they operate using this principle.
How Long Does Braces Treatment Take?
Each person’s condition will require a different treatment interval. While it is difficult to ballpark treatment time without consultation, the average orthodontic treatment time is roughly between 18-16 months. While you may start to see results in a few weeks, the total treatment takes longer. Understanding what level of intervention is necessary will help us plan your treatment.
Braces are not a one-size-fits all treatment, and results are determined on an individual basis. Treatment time may also vary depending on your age. Younger people have more flexible mouth structures than older people, and they may have a quicker treatment time than full-grown adults.
Types of Braces Treatments
We are proud to offer many types of braces. It’s never too late to unlock a more confident smile. Whether you are shopping for a teenager or looking for a personal glow-up, Hess Orthodontics can help you achieve a brilliant new smile with a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle.
Clear Braces
Clear braces — sometimes called ceramic braces — are similar to traditional braces but are made of a clear material that blends into your mouth. And they use a self-ligating bracket that applies consistent pressure without the need for manual tightening.
Damon Braces
Damon Braces revolutionary system uses durable brackets with smooth corners that provide a less irritating treatment experience. And they camouflage easily into your mouth, providing you with a more discrete alignment experience. Available in clear and metal varieties.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners like Invisalign and AlignerLite use a series of smooth plastic aligners to guide teeth into their proper position. Some people will start to experience results in as little as six weeks. Hess Orthodontics is a proud diamond-plus Invisalign provider.
Get Braces With Hillsborough County’s Leader in Orthodontics
At Hess Orthodontics, it is our mission to provide you with five-star treatment during your alignment. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to have the kind of smile that turns heads. While an aligned smile can boost your confidence and self-esteem, an improved smile can also have positive long term outcomes on your health.
All four of our locations provide patients with expert consultation with an office that emphasizes a relaxed and laid back environment. Visits to our offices are fun and enjoyable experiences. If you have been considering doing something about your gapped, misaligned, or overcrowded teeth, you owe it to yourself to contact Hess Orthodontics today!
If you are curious about starting your smile journey, contact us today. We offer great braces options for teens and adults. It’s always the right time to join the thousands of people who trust Hess Orthodontics with their smile.
