Braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are 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 and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and 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 or transparent aligners that can be worn at night to improve mild cases of misaligned teeth.
During the initial examination, we will be able to determine the best possible treatment for your individual needs. During this initial examination, we can outline the treatment plan, time of treatment expected and the approximate cost.
A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it’s never too late to improve their greatest asset – their smile.
What kinds of concerns do your adult patients usually have?
Adults usually have concerns for faster treatment and TMJ problem benefits. Adults are having an easier time with all types of braces. Patients with facial pain really benefit from Damon brackets and the ALF Appliance. Those that have concern for esthetics are using lingual braces (ibraces and ORMCO) and Invisalign and clear ceramic braces.
What options do adult patients with TMJ have? Is Invisalign one of them?
The best options for TMJ patients are Damon brackets or the ALF Appliances