Braces For Adults And Teens in Albany, CA
Achieve a stunning smile with Dr. Lai, your trusted Albany orthodontist.
Struggling With Crooked or Crowded Teeth?
Lai Orthodontics has the perfect treatment option for you!
Crooked or misaligned teeth can lead to bite issues, gum disease, and tooth decay, impacting your confidence and health. At Lai OrthodonticsThis link leads to Home page, Dr. LaiThis link leads to Doctor’s page offers tailored orthodontic treatments, like traditional braces, to address these concerns and deliver straighter teeth for adults and teens in Albany.
Common issues braces can fix:
Take the first step toward your healthier smile.
Struggling With Crooked or Crowded Teeth?
Lai Orthodontics has the perfect treatment option for you!
Braces are orthodontic appliances designed to correct misaligned teeth, overcrowded teeth, and bite issues. They work by applying gentle pressure over time to gradually shift your teeth into alignment.
At Lai Orthodontics in Albany, CA, Dr. Lai provides orthodontic treatmentsThis link leads to the Orthodontic Services page, including traditional braces, to help patients achieve straighter teeth and a healthier smile.
Whether you’re an adult seeking a confidence boost or a teen dealing with crowded teeth, braces can address your orthodontic problems and prevent future issues like gum disease or tooth decay.
Let our Albany orthodontist guide you to a straighter smile!
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Why Braces Are a Great Choice For Adults And Teens
Improved Oral Health
Braces reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease by correcting alignment issues, making it easier to clean your teeth effectively.
Enhanced Confidence
A straighter smile can boost your self-esteem, helping you feel confident in both personal and professional settings.
Long-Term Benefits
Orthodontic treatment prevents future problems like overcrowded teeth, bite issues, and uneven wear, saving you time and money.
Personalized Care
Dr. Lai uses custom-made appliances to ensure your braces treatment is tailored to your unique dental needs for optimal results.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
One step to getting started can change your whole life.
After the first meeting at Lai Orthodontics in Albany, CA, we’ll create a customized plan for straightening your teeth. A patient must first have healthy teeth and gums to be a candidate for braces.
- Step 1
We assess your existing smile and discuss your goals. While younger patients have teeth and bones that are still growing, older patients have permanent teeth in place, and we consider the entire facial appearance when creating the smile design.
- Step 2
You’ll come in for your braces to be placed – the teeth are prepped, and the braces are adhered to your teeth. We’ll do our best to make sure you’re comfortable during the entire process and will let you know what to expect before we even begin.
- Step 3
Once you have your braces, we’ll discuss how to best care for your teeth and answer any questions you may have. Every few weeks, you’ll come in for an adjustment so that your teeth gradually move to their desired position.
Lai Orthodontics offers traditional metal braces, ceramic (clear) braces, and “white” gold-colored braces.
Once your teeth are straightened, we’ll safely remove your braces, and you can enjoy your new and improved smile! Post-appointment care is easy to maintain, and the orthodontist will walk you through this.
Experience And Excellence in Orthodontics
Your Albany orthodontist for straighter teeth.
Imagine a smile that’s both healthy and beautiful. At Lai Orthodontics, we’re committed to making your orthodontic journey positive. Dr. Lai, a skilled orthodontist, will guide you through every step, ensuring a stress-free experience.
Located conveniently in Albany, CA, we offer advanced orthodontic treatments tailored to your unique needs. From traditional braces to custom-made appliances, we’ll work with you to achieve your dream smile.
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Ready to start your journey to a perfect smile?
Retainers: Essential Aftercare
After completing orthodontic treatment with braces, it’s important to maintain the straight, healthy smile that you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
That’s where retainers come in. Retainers are custom-made appliances that hold your teeth in their new, corrected position, ensuring your smile stays beautiful for years.
Dr. Lai understands the importance of retainers in maintaining the results of your orthodontic treatment. That’s why we provide a wide range of retainer options, including clear plastic and fixed retainers, to suit each of our patients’ unique needs.
Our team of experienced orthodontists will work with you to determine the best type of retainer for your situation and ensure that you receive the proper instructions for wearing and caring for your retainer.
Investing in a retainer is an investment in your smile, and at Lai Orthodontics, we’re committed to helping you keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life.
- What age is too late to get braces?
It’s never too late to get braces as long as you have great oral health.
Braces are great for kids, teens, and adults and have the power to correct many types of teeth misalignments.
After an initial exam, your orthodontist will let you know if you’re a candidate for braces.
- Should adults get braces?
Adults should get braces if they’re unhappy with the alignment of their teeth or have a misaligned jaw.
Braces help improve teeth’s beauty and function, including improved speech and bite. If left untreated, misaligned teeth may cause dental hygiene problems, tooth decay, pain, and low confidence.
To be a candidate for adult braces, you must have healthy teeth, gums, and jawbone.
Some age-related issues include tooth decay, gum disease, and bone loss. If there’s an oral problem, it must be fixed before treatment to prepare the mouth for braces.
Schedule a consultation with your orthodontist in Albany, CA, to learn more.
- What is the average cost of braces for adults?
The average cost of braces for adults varies because each case is unique. The best way to receive an estimate for your braces treatment is to schedule a consultation at Albany, CA.
- Are braces painful?
You may feel a slight discomfort with braces, especially when the braces are first put on or when the braces are tightened every few weeks. Most patients report a little discomfort, but it’s well worth the long-lasting results.
Your orthodontist will help you feel comfortable during the entire treatment, and any pain or concern should be discussed directly with your orthodontist.
- Is it worth it to get braces?
Yes, it’s worth it to get braces, and there are many benefits to having straighter teeth.
A straighter smile looks better, feels better, and is easier to maintain. Imagine all the buildup and risk of decay that forms in tight spots with overcrowded teeth!
Unlike clear aligners, traditional braces let orthodontists control the progression better and fix more complex misalignment cases.
Today, braces for adults and teens are made with improved technology to make treatment faster and more effective than ever. The best part is the investment will last a lifetime.
- What type of braces do you recommend?
Dr. Lai provides different kinds of braces:
- Traditional metal braces
- Ceramic “clear” braces
- “White” gold-colored braces