Longmont Braces – Braces Treatment for all ages

Personalized Braces Solutions for Everyone

At Longmont Braces, we understand that both adults and children have unique needs when it comes to braces. We are dedicated to providing tailored braces treatment to ensure the highest quality care for each individual. Our team is committed to addressing your specific needs with understanding, respect, and personalized attention throughout your braces journey.

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Is there a braces “age limit”?

Many people think braces are only for teenagers. The truth is, braces work at any age! Whether you’re 7 or 70, tooth movement happens the exact same way—with gentle, consistent pressure. In fact, one out of every three orthodontic patients is an adult.

How Early Can You Start Braces?

Early braces treatment allows your orthodontist to correct and guide your child’s jaw, create more space for crowded teeth, avoid the need for extractions later in life, and correct thumb sucking and minor speech problems. While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. A few things to watch for are crowded or misplaced teeth, difficulty chewing or biting, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, or popping jaws.

What’s the Best Age to Get Braces?

Getting braces as a teenager is one of the best ages for treatment! By around 10 through 14 years old, most adult teeth have already come in. The jawbone is still growing during this time, with makes it easier to move teeth into the correct position. This means that braces treatment can be shorter and more efficient! Braces today also come in a variety of styles, materials, and colors, making life with braces easier, more comfortable, and even more stylish than in the past. There are even specific orthodontic treatment options designed for teens.

Are You Ever Too Old For Braces?

Orthodontic treatment is not just for teens! Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or 70s, you can get braces. In fact, one in three orthodontic patients today is an adult. Braces for adults can help relieve jaw pain, ease tension, and improve overall oral health. However, don’t expect as quick of a treatment as your teenager – adult bone tissue is denser, so progress is usually slightly slower. Specialized braces and treatment plans for adults can help you find braces that fit your lifestyle and fix your smile!

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How Dental Braces Work

Different types of braces gradually shift your teeth into their proper positions using constant, gentle pressure. This process, known as orthodontic tooth movement, involves the breakdown and rebuilding of bone tissue around your teeth. Over time, this leads to a straighter, healthier smile and improved oral function.

The brackets are attached to the surface of each tooth, and the wires are threaded through them and held in place using bands. The orthodontist will adjust the tension of the wires during regular appointments to guide the teeth into the correct alignment. As the teeth move, the bone surrounding them also reshapes to support the new position.

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Why Choose Longmont Braces?

Qualified Professionals

Our orthodontist, Dr. Stephanie Ross, has completed specialized training in both traditional braces and clear aligners, ensuring effective treatment solutions.

Personalized Treatment Plans

We develop unique treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Longmont Braces uses the latest technology like 3D imaging and digital scans, which enhance the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment.

Better Smiles, Sleep, and Bite

Benefits of Braces

  • Improved oral health
  • Enhanced self-confidence
  • Correction of bite issues
  • Easier cleaning and maintenance of teeth
  • Reduced risk of tooth decay and gum disease

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What to Expect When Getting Braces

What to Expect From Braces Treatment At Any Age
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Your path to a perfect smile begins with a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation. During this appointment, your orthodontist will assess your oral health, including tooth alignment, bite relationship, and jaw structure. Using advanced diagnostic tools like digital X-rays and 3D imaging, we’ll create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We’ll discuss various treatments, from traditional metal braces to ceramic options, and give a timeline for your smile transformation.

The day you get your braces is an exciting milestone in your orthodontic treatment! Your orthodontist will thoroughly clean and prepare your teeth before carefully bonding brackets to each tooth’s enamel surface. Archwires are then threaded through these brackets and secured with elastic ligatures. This appointment typically takes 1-2 hours, during which our orthodontic team will ensure your comfort and provide detailed instructions for caring for your new appliance.

Throughout your treatment, you’ll have periodic appointments for orthodontic adjustments. During these visits, your orthodontist will evaluate your progress, replace or tighten wires, and make any necessary changes to your brackets. These adjustments are crucial for maintaining steady tooth movement and ensuring your treatment stays on schedule. You may experience slight discomfort after each adjustment as your teeth respond to the new pressure, but this typically subsides within a few days.

It is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing regularly, to prevent plaque buildup and maintain healthy teeth and gums during your treatment. Your orthodontist will provide guidance on how to properly clean and care for your braces to ensure optimal results and avoid any potential issues like tooth decay or gum disease.

Your orthodontist will carefully remove the brackets and thoroughly clean your teeth, revealing your newly aligned smile. Immediately following braces removal, you’ll be fitted for a custom retainer. This is crucial for maintaining your results, as it prevents tooth relapse by holding your teeth in their new positions while the surrounding bone and tissues stabilize. Your orthodontist will provide detailed instructions on wearing and caring for your retainer to ensure long-lasting results.

Types of Braces

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Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces remain a popular and effective option for orthodontic treatment. Made from high-grade stainless steel, these braces consist of brackets attached to your teeth and connected by a thin archwire. Modern metal braces are smaller and more comfortable than ever before.

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Ceramic Braces

Made from clear or tooth-colored materials, ceramic braces blend in with the natural color of the teeth, making them less noticeable. This aesthetic appeal is a major benefit for those who are self-conscious about wearing braces but still want to achieve a straighter smile.

Questions about Braces

While you may experience some discomfort when braces are first placed or after adjustments, modern orthodontic techniques have greatly reduced pain associated with treatment. Any discomfort from braces is typically mild and temporary.

Treatment duration varies depending on individual needs, but most patients wear braces for 18 to 24 months. Your orthodontist will provide a more accurate timeline based on your specific case.

Regardless of the type of braces you choose, it is important to avoid sticky, hard, or chewy foods, as these may damage your braces and prolong your treatment time. For more information see our full list of foods to avoid with braces.

While both braces and Invisalign can effectively straighten teeth, they have different advantages. Braces are often more suitable for complex cases and may be more cost-effective. Invisalign offers a nearly invisible alternative but may not be appropriate for all orthodontic issues. During your consultation, we’ll help you determine which option is best for your needs.

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Meet our Orthodontist, Dr. Stephanie Ross

Orthodontist Dr. Stephanie Ross, DDS MSD, a proud Longmont native and Niwot High School alumna, is an esteemed orthodontist practicing in her hometown.

After earning her undergraduate degree from Trinity University and her DDS from the University of Colorado, she completed her residency in Honolulu before obtaining a master’s degree in orthodontics back at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Ross is affiliated with the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and the Boulder/Broomfield County Dental Society.

Passionate about transforming smiles and lives, Dr. Ross cherishes the daily opportunity to boost her patients’ confidence and self-esteem.

Outside the office, she enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, playing piano, and reading, alongside contributing to the community by coaching sports teams and supporting local schools.

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