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Adult Orthodontics

Its Never too late for a Confident Smile

Your smile is one of the first things other people notice about you. You’re never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Maintaining Dental Health

If you leave misaligned teeth untreated, you may end up with other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease.

You may also notice difficulty in chewing or abnormal wear on the surface of your teeth.


INVISALIGN FOR ADULTS

For adults who need braces, Invisalign is an excellent option. Not all adults want the look and feel of metal braces. Many working professionals feel that traditional metal braces would make them look too juvenile and undermine their credibility. The clear, practically invisible aligners correct tooth position without broadcasting that you are wearing braces.

BENEFITS OF INVISALIGN

Virtually invisible braces that allow you to smile confidently even during tooth realignment? Yes, please! Not only can your teen benefit from this innovative technology, you can rest easy knowing Invisalign is as effective as metal braces in straightening teeth.

    • You can smile confidently and with no self-consciousness for photos

    • Invisalign takes about the same amount of time as traditional metal braces.

    • Removable aligners mean that you can thoroughly brush and floss your teeth with ease. Thus, maintaining excellent oral hygiene is easier.

    • You will be able to play sports or musical instruments more easily.

    • With Invisalign there are no restrictions on eating foods that normally prove problematic for metal braces.

    • Invisible braces mean higher confidence for you and practically no complaints.

    • As a leading and experienced provider of Invisalign, we are experts at being able to work with many types of dental issues that, in the past, may have disqualified a candidate for Invisalign technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Our Expert Answers.

  • Is it ever too late to get started?

    Orthodontic treatment can be successful at almost any age. In fact, about one in every five orthodontic patients today is over age 18. Thanks to today’s smaller, less visible, more comfortable brackets, adults are finding braces more appealing. Healthy teeth, bones, and gums respond well to orthodontic treatment at almost any age. It’s never too late to get a healthy, beautiful smile.

  • Why are adults seeking orthodontics in increasing numbers?

    Many adults are receiving orthodontic care that was not available to them as children. They realize that improving the health of their mouths and the attractiveness of their smiles and facial appearances can result in changes for the better in their personal, social, and professional lives. Technical advances have also had an impact on adult therapy.

  • Is the treatment very painful?

    The treatment is certainly not painless, but the pain is mild and lasts from 1 to 4 days after a visit to the orthodontist. After this, there is no pain. During subsequent monthly adjustments or wire changes, there may be very mild pain. Recent advances in Orthodontics have made treatment far more comfortable. The braces become a part of you, just like a pair of spectacles.

  • How long does treatment take?

    Although every case is different, generally speaking, patients wear braces from 6 months to two years. Treatment times vary with factors that include the severity of the problem, bone density, and how well the patient follows our instructions. The use of implant orthodontics and self-ligating brackets reduces treatment time dramatically.

  • Are the recent advances making treatment easier?

    Yes, of course. Recent various advances absolutely made orthodontics an adult-friendly treatment. The advanced braces like ceramic, lingual, and Invisalign made braces an absolutely invisible treatment solution to correct teeth irregularity. Whereas the introduction of implant orthodontics & self-ligating clarity brackets made treatment simpler and faster than ever.