Recently the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) reported that over one million adults are wearing braces. New technologies have widened the options for braces and made them attractive to dental patients of all ages.
No longer do patients fear having a “mouth full of metal.”
We conducted a survey that asked dentists what type of orthodontic options they now offer at their practice.
This was their response –
- Conventional braces — 22%
- Ceramic braces — 19%
- Lingual braces — 6%
- Invisalign® — 22%
- Inspice ICE® — 4%
- ClearCorrect® — 10%
- Simpli 5® — 6%
- Smart Moves® — 4%
- RW II® — 3%
- Red White & Blue® — 4%
“I have done orthodontics as a GP for 24 years.” (General dentist)
“Patients value the option of avoiding bands and brackets.” (Urban dentist)
“I prefer fixed orthodontia, as it is easier to keep the patient compliant.” (North Carolina dentist)
“Pre-treating arch discrepancies including posterior cross bites with removable orthopedic appliances allow you to finalize many cases with Invisalign®.” (California dentist)
