Braces are a medical requirement for a certain segment of the population. A decent percentage of people will need to get braces in order to keep their mouth from becoming damaged as a result of teeth that are growing in improperly. Many others will decide in consultation with their dentist that they want to get braces for cosmetic purposes. They just don’t want to look out of place with their peers. Below is more about SmartClip™ braces and how they are a great option for anyone looking for braces.
Not Just for the Youth
Many people think that braces are only for people who are growing up and going through grade school. This may have been the first time that we came in contact with someone who had braces, but that is just not the case anymore. There are braces that are made for adults as well as children. Sometimes people don’t have the opportunity to get their braces when they are younger, but they may have the opportunity to get them as they get a little older.
SmartClip™ braces are the choice of those who get their braces later on in life. It is an option that has not always existed, but it is something that now makes for a great option for many. We want to take a look at this option today.
How These Braces Are Better Than Others
There is no question in the minds of people who have used SmartClip™ braces that they are far superior to traditional braces. The main thing that they have going for them is the fact that they do not require metal wiring or rubber bands. They are self-ligating braces that correct their alignment on their own in relation to the particular shape of your mouth.
These braces are far more comfortable than traditional braces and they also result in faster treatment times in general. You can have the type of straight teeth that you desire much sooner than you have ever had before. This also generally equals less visits to the orthodontist, which saves you a lot of time.
Oral Health and Hygiene
The SmartClip™ braces are specifically designed to make it easier for the wearer to be able to brush their teeth and take care of their oral health in general. It is probably not something that those of us who are not wearing braces have to think about all that much, but braces wearers definitely have to give a fair amount of thought as to the way that they keep their mouth clean.
The wires or rubber bands that were so common with traditional braces are basically a thing of the past with options like SmartClip™ available. It means that patients have to come in for fewer adjustments, and they are generally more satisfied with their experience with them in general.
Appearance While Wearing Them
You can maintain a good appearance when you are wearing SmartClip™ braces. For a lot of people this is the biggest concern that they have when they decide to wear braces in the first place. It may sound shallow, but it is something that people really do care about.
Those who are the most concerned with how they are going to look with their braces are going to want to ask about clear braces for the least invasive experience possible.
A Unique Experience for All Patients
Each patient who comes in for some SmartClip™ braces is going to have a unique experience that is all their own. The dentists who work with these types of braces must examine the mouth of any given potential patient before they can make any decisions about the size of the SmartClip™ braces or any other choices at all related to this product. You will expect that you will get a very personalized experience with your braces after speaking with our dentist.
Keeping Your Gums Safe and Healthy
Among the concerns for those who have traditional braces is how they may rub against one’s gums. The continued rubbing against one’s gums can actually damage them over time. Damage to those gums can be irritating because it can cause you discomfort and even lead to serious diseases that may result in you actually losing teeth. Now that is not something that you hear from the makers of traditional braces. SmartClip™ braces help to eliminate this problem.
Save Time and Money by Not Spending Time at the Orthodontist’s Office
Regular braces result in a patient going to the orthodontist’s office over and over again. It is a sad reality of the old way that braces worked. They had to be adjusted constantly, and if you run into some of the oral health problems that we mentioned above then you would definitely need to go to the orthodontist for some help.
You have to imagine just how expensive those visits get when you have to keep going back time and time again. These are doctors after all and making an appointment with them is not something that you can do on the fly. You almost have to work around their schedule. Then you get the bill after the visit and you get frustrated all over again.
Major or Minor Problems Can Be Solved
It doesn’t really matter if you are only trying to solve a small alignment issue or a full on dental issue, you can find the solution in SmartClip™. You just have to talk to our dentist about what kind of level may be right for you.
What Kind of Cost Are We Talking About?
Clearly another thing that almost everyone is going to think about when they hear about any new medical product or procedure is how much it is going to cost. They will wonder if the new product is nothing more than a marked up version of the older way of doing things. It is no wonder then that people have to wonder if SmartClip™ is overly expensive.
The good news for people considering getting these braces is that they are not really more expensive than the traditional braces that we used to rely on. You have to factor in all of the things mentioned before such as those extra trips to the orthodontist office. That is extremely costly and brings up the total cost of traditional braces in the long run.
Some health insurance plans may even help you to cover at least some of the cost of SmartClip™ braces. You can check with your provider to see if this may be included, you may be surprised.
Avoid Feeling Like an Outcast
One of the things that all parents want for their children is for them to fit in. It is sometimes difficult to feel like you fit in if you have braces. People often make fun of those who have braces just because it makes them look a little different. SmartClip™ braces help reduce the odds of this happening because they blend in so well.
Standing out less is sometimes for the best when one is growing up and going through school. As a parent you should think about this if you are the one making a decision about braces for your child.
Making an Appointment with Us
It is pretty clear that getting braces is not something that most people want to take time out of their day to get done. Most people do not like to take any time out of their day to get any kind of medical procedure done, and this is no different. We know that this is the case, and we try to do whatever we possibly can to make the experience as quick and easy as possible for you.
We also realize that there are a lot of people who don’t know a lot about SmartClip™ braces and why they are so much better than traditional braces. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have about this product. We have done many of these procedures in the past, and we know some of the most common questions that people have about them. We try to help put people at ease by providing all of the information that we can.
Those who are interested in SmartClip™ braces can even get information from us about how they may be able to use their health insurance to help them pay for the procedure. We can look into what kind of insurance is accepted by different providers, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
You should be prepared to take some time to get used to the new feel of your mouth once you are done getting SmartClip™ braces. It is just part of the process, and we want you to get prepared for that. It is one of the downsides of this product, but it is far worse if you are using traditional braces.
People come to use for SmartClip™ braces for a variety of reasons. We want to help understand each and every patient and what their particular needs are. We may be able to help each individual out a lot more when we understand what their reasons are for getting SmartClip™ braces in the first place. Sometimes a little knowledge about a person’s motivates can lead us to make the most productive suggestions as to what kind of products they should or shouldn’t use.
Please take some time out of your day today and give us a call at one of the offices of Brodie Bowman, DMD so that we may be able to help you get started as soon as possible. We would really like to get the ball rolling on this one so that you can start to get closer to having the clean and straight teeth that you have desired for so long. We are conveniently located in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville, FL. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!