Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Teeth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are reasonably healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups – including adults. A new smile can begin today.
Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum disease and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, even headaches and sometimes jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.
Good news! The new techniques and appliances we use greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits, shorten treatment time and may allow you to choose from several options. Your options may include metal braces, translucent braces and even transparent aligners that can be worn to improve cases of misaligned teeth.
During the initial examination, we will be able to determine if you are a candidate for orthodontic treatment. During the Treatment Conference (second visit), we can outline the plan, expected length of treatment time and the approximate cost involved.
A large percentage of our patients are adults, the oldest being 75 years of age, and they agree that it's never too late to improve their greatest asset – their health as well as their smile.