Dr. Hong is an orthodontist committed to delivering nothing short of the best orthodontic care Orange patients can find. As a board-certified orthodontist, you can trust you’re in the right hands to complete your adult orthodontic treatment and achieve the results you wish for.
Here, we work with adults to use state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques that help them fix their smiles. Make sure to get in touch with us and learn more about the ways orthodontics can benefit you as an adult, especially now that orthodontics is more affordable and can provide significant benefits socially, professionally, and related to your overall health.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Adults
There are two things adults should know about orthodontics. First of all, you’re not too old to start orthodontics, as there’s no age limit to this type of treatment. Second, adults need to be very attentive to their oral health status and be mindful of periodontal disease before they start their treatment.
Here are a few conditions that need orthodontic treatment:
Overcrowding
This is one of the most common types of orthodontic problems out there. You can easily identify this condition because teeth will overlap as if trying to occupy the same space.
Overbite
Here, you will notice your upper front teeth cover your lower front teeth, and you bite down and make your molars touch. Some people also call this a deep bite.
Underbite
An underbite is the opposite case of an overbite, as it is your lower front teeth that cover your upper front teeth once you bite down and make your molars meet.
Treatment Options for Adult Orthodontics
Many adult patients are now choosing to start their orthodontic treatment because of how many good options there are. You’ll be able to start your treatment by setting an initial appointment with Dr. Hong and reviewing the available treatment options with which you can fix your smile.
These are some of the orthodontic appliances you can get here at Hong Orthodontics to get the smile of your dreams.
Metal Braces
We rely on the finest medical-grade stainless steel to carefully and gradually realign your teeth. We affix brackets to each of your teeth to work as anchors, and then we connect them all with an archwire that gradually pushes and pulls all teeth into the desired position over the course of several months.
Ceramic Braces
Here, the principle is the same as with metal braces; however, we use a different material to manufacture brackets and even the archwire. These clear ceramic composites have a color that more closely resembles your natural tooth color, making it a variation that is far more discreet.
Clear Aligners
As far as discretion goes, it’s clear aligners that take the top spot. These removable, BPA-free plastic trays are amazing at solving almost all of the same orthodontic problems that might necessitate braces. This means that you could easily choose between these appliances and start your treatment with the one that suits your needs best.
Orange Adult Orthodontic Treatment A Phone Call Away
Please get in touch with our team and give us a call at 714-744-2828 to set up an initial appointment and start your treatment with us. We’ll gladly work out a time and date in our schedule that suits your agenda best and review your case. One of the first things to do is review that you don’t have problems with periodontal disease which will make the treatment more complicated. Even if you do, we’ll come up with a treatment plan that works wonders and helps you achieve your goals.
What people are saying about us
“Doctor hongs office was a great experience. They made braces a very easy and good experience, would highly recommend.”
“Excellent service and I love my results. Waited a long time to fix my smile but I’m glad I got them fixed here. I started my treatment in late 2019 and I got my braces removed on April 2022. Faster than I expected. Thank you Dr. Hong!”
“Dr. Hong is incredible. He listens to my concerns and addresses them with understanding and genuine concerns for my needs. I would highly recommend Dr Hong to anyone.”
