How Much Do Braces Cost for Adults in Stafford TX?

Braces are typically a faster treatment when used on patients that are children or teenagers as their teeth are still actively moving to fit in their jaw that is still growing, so it is easier to shift the already moving teeth into place. Since adults’ jaws are already done growing and the teeth aren’t moving around to fit together within the jaw anymore, the results that are provided by braces will take a bit longer to achieve. These treatments will also often take a bit longer for adults since it is more common for adults to have incurred more extensive misalignments in the teeth if they were left completely untreated throughout childhood and adolescence or have other underlying dental concerns that can interfere with what would normally be a straight forward orthodontic treatment.

For adults who have been able to sufficiently maintain their oral health through the years, braces can be worth it, being an effective treatment for all ages that can drastically improve the appearance of any patient’s smile. While the entire treatment takes a little bit longer in adults than adolescents, it will be just as effective and can often be a bit easier as adults are a bit better about maintaining proper oral hygiene and taking good care of the appliance, requiring less maintenance during the treatment and once the braces are removed. The entire treatment does take time and can end up costing quite a bit, but the results can make a massive difference in the overall shape and appearance of the face, as well as provide newfound confidence in your smile, making it well worth the time and money.

Braces tend to be a bit more expensive for adults than for adolescents or children mostly because it typically takes a bit longer to achieve the same results for adults, and patients are less likely to be able to have coverage for their braces from their insurance provider if they are over 18 years old. However, other factors can influence the total cost of the procedure, including the cost of living at the office from which you receive the treatment, what type of braces you get, the level of expertise of your orthodontist, the extent to which your teeth need to be moved, and how well the braces are taken care of during the process. So, for adults with only minor adjustments that need to be made and who take good care of the braces, preventing the need for replacement brackets or wires, the total cost of the procedure could end up being a bit cheaper than for a child who has severe misalignment and is hard on their hardware.

In most cases, patients will be able to achieve straight teeth after having braces for around 18 months to 2 years. However, this exact timeline is highly variable as it heavily depends on the severity of misalignment that the patient starts the process with, as mild cases will only require minor adjustments that can be completed within a few months, but the more extreme cases could take several years and multiple types of treatments before the teeth are completely straight. Adults who get braces will likely have a slightly longer timeline for treatment than adolescents or children but are also far less likely to have setbacks in their treatment caused by not following provided instructions for proper maintenance and care of their braces. Your orthodontist will be able to provide an approximate timeline for how long it will take to achieve straight teeth with braces, but this timeline may also shift a bit once the treatment has started and the orthodontist can see how well your teeth respond to the realignment.

At Smile Dental, we provide a variety of braces to suit your individual needs and those of your smile. For more information about our services, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 738 FM 1092 Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. We serve patients from Stafford TX, Meadows Place TX, Missouri City TX, Sugar Land TX, Fifth Street TX, Dewalt TX, and Trammels TX.