Adult Braces

Virginia Beach, Virginia

There are many reasons to consider braces as an adult. Some people have teeth that required orthodontic care from childhood but, for one reason or another, were never able to get braces. Others experience orthodontic issues later in life, requiring braces to correct a once perfect smile. No matter your reason, Dr. Michael Folck has an adult braces solution for you.

Why Consider Braces?

Braces can fix a variety of functional and aesthetic imperfections including:

• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Crooked teeth
• Gapped teeth

Your smile is an important aspect of your overall appearance. A crooked or gapped smile can leave you feeling awkward and uncomfortable throughout your day. In addition, a misaligned bite can cause undue stress on your teeth and jaw, resulting in significant dental and other health problems. Crooked teeth can also be harder to keep clean than straight teeth. With braces, most of these issues can be corrected in as few as twelve months.

Options for Adults

When most people think of braces, they think of the metallic smiles of adolescents. Braces are a normal sight in middle and high schools, but much less frequent in boardrooms and at cocktail parties. This causes some adults to place a stigma on orthodontic treatment.

Modern options in orthodontia make braces practically undetectable. With clear braces and Invisalign, you can receive the orthodontic treatment you require without the awkward appearance of metal braces. Dr. Folck specializes in these types of aesthetic braces with a special focus on helping adults get the care they deserve.

If your smile does not require functional restoration, you may be a candidate for instant orthodontics. Using porcelain veneers, Dr. Folck can customize a seamless, brilliantly white smile without the use of any orthodontic devices. During your initial consultation, Dr. Folck will help you determine if this is an option for your smile.

If you are an adult who lives in or around Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport, or Virginia Beach, Virginia and are looking for an alternative to traditional braces, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Michael P. Folck DDS today to schedule a free consultation.