Adult Braces in Houston

Braces are not just for children. Adults of any age can straighten their teeth, and more do it now than ever.

Braces move teeth into the right place by applying gentle, steady pressure. As the teeth move, the bone around them reshapes to hold them in their new position. The result is a straighter smile and a better bite, and straight teeth are easier to keep clean and healthy.

Most people have braces as children or teenagers, but age is not what decides it. What matters is healthy teeth and gums: people with advanced gum disease or many missing teeth may need that treated first. Read more about orthodontics at Zara.

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Braces for adults in Houston

It is never too late to straighten your teeth. Adult braces at Zara Dental are planned by our board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Bernard Boback: metal braces, clear braces that are harder to see, or Invisalign ($6,450, or $4,700 for members).

Appointments are available on Saturdays and Sundays, so treatment fits around work. Financing is available through Cherry and other lenders, and several accept an ITIN.

Zara Dental is at 6295 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081, about a mile and a half from Gulfton, Sharpstown and Braeburn, and a short drive from Meyerland and Bellaire. We are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, we bill 254 insurance plans directly, and there is a Spanish-speaking dentist on the team. Book online or call 713-766-1122.

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Dr. Bernard Boback

Orthodontist

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Benefits of Clear Adult Braces

• Discreet: clear options are hard to spot.
• Effective: they straighten teeth and correct the bite.
• Comfortable: modern brackets and aligners are smaller and smoother.
• Made for you: treatment is planned around your own teeth.
• Easy to look after with a good daily routine.

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Adult Braces Near Me

Whatever your smile looks like now, we will take you through every stage, from the first X-rays to the day the braces come off. Call 713-766-1122 or book online. We are at 6295 Bissonnet St and open seven days a week.

Adults who do not want metal on show have two clear options. Ceramic braces work like metal braces but use tooth-coloured brackets. Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, are custom-made transparent trays that you take out to eat, brush and floss. Both can correct crowding, gaps, overbites and underbites.

Clear aligners suit mild to moderate crowding, spacing and bite problems, and people who will wear them as directed, since they only work while they are in. More serious problems are often better treated with fixed braces. Your dentist will tell you which suits your teeth.

We start by assessing your teeth to plan the right treatment. Then, for fixed braces:

1. 1Brackets are bonded to your teeth and joined by a wire, sometimes with small bands around the back teeth.
2. 2We adjust them at regular visits until your teeth are in place. Your mouth may feel sore for a few days after an adjustment.
3. 3When the braces come off, you wear a retainer to keep your teeth where they are.

Adult braces usually take one to three years. Keep brushing and flossing every day, eat well and keep up your dental check-ups throughout.

Beyond how your smile looks, straightening your teeth means:

• less wear and damage to the gums from a poor bite or overbite;
• fewer places for decay to start;
• more confidence;
• better chewing and clearer speech.

You will have questions: metal, ceramic or Invisalign, how long it will take, how often the wire is adjusted, and how much it will hurt. Our dentists and team will answer all of them and explain each step before it happens.

We bill your insurance directly (check your insurance) and you can pay monthly with Cherry. Call 713-766-1122 to start.

Am I too old for braces?

No. Teeth can be moved at any age as long as the gums and bone are healthy, which the exam checks first.

Are there braces that are hard to see?

Yes. Clear braces blend with your teeth, and Invisalign uses clear removable aligners.

Who plans adult braces at Zara Dental?

Adult braces are planned by Dr. Bernard Boback, our orthodontist, board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

Can I pay for adult braces over time?

Yes. You can pay over time with Cherry and other lenders, and several accept an ITIN.