Confident Smiles Start Here
Are you concerned about your teen's smile and look for braces? We're here to help make that journey a positive one.
The teenage years are an important time for developing confidence, independence, and a healthy smile. At Royal Orthodontics, we provide personalized braces treatment for teenagers in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and surrounding North Shore communities.
Whether your teen has crowded teeth, spacing, an overbite, an underbite, or another bite concern, Dr. Roya Naseh, Certified Specialist in Orthodontics, will help you explore the treatment options that best suit their needs.
We offer modern orthodontic solutions, including traditional metal braces, aesthetic braces, and LightForce custom 3D-printed braces.
Our goal is to make orthodontic treatment comfortable, manageable, and rewarding for both teens and parents.
Why Are the Teenage Years a Good Time for Braces?
For many patients, adolescence is an ideal time to begin comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
By the early teenage years, most permanent teeth have erupted, and the jaws may still be growing. This creates an opportunity to address tooth alignment and certain bite problems during an important stage of dental development.
Braces can help correct:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbites and excessive overjet
- Teeth that are rotated or incorrectly positioned
- Underbites
- Crossbites
- Open bites
- Certain problems affecting how the upper and lower teeth fit together
The best time to start treatment depends on your teen's individual dental development, bite, and growth pattern.
Types of Braces for Teens at Royal Orthodontics
Every teenager has different orthodontic needs and preferences. We offer several treatment options so families can choose an approach that fits their clinical needs and lifestyle.
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces remain a reliable and effective choice for teenagers.
Modern brackets are smaller and more comfortable than many older designs. They can correct a wide range of orthodontic problems, including complex tooth movements and bite discrepancies.
Benefits of metal braces:
- Effective for many types of orthodontic problems
- Durable and reliable
- Suitable for mild to complex cases
- No need to remember to remove or reinsert aligners
- Optional coloured elastics for teens who enjoy personalizing their braces
Metal braces are an excellent option for teens who want a proven treatment approach.
LightForce braces
- Efficient Treatment (thanks to braces that are designed to exactly match your teeth)
- Ideal Results (thanks to digital treatment planning and more effective bracket technology)
- Perfect Fit (thanks to digital scans, perfectly-fitting braces)
Ceramic Braces
For teenagers who prefer a more discreet appearance, clear or tooth-coloured braces may be an option.
These brackets work similarly to traditional braces but are designed to blend more naturally with the teeth.
Clear braces can be especially appealing to older teenagers who are concerned about the visibility of orthodontic appliances.
During your consultation, we will discuss whether aesthetic braces are appropriate for your teen's treatment needs.
