Orthodontic treatment is not limited to children and teens. In fact, 1 in every 5 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment is an adult, proving that no one is too old for orthodontic care.
Adults seek orthodontic treatment for many of the same reasons as children. Some adults had orthodontic issues as children but were unable to address them at that time. Others who received treatment during childhood may require additional treatment as adults due to relapse or limitations in the initial treatment.
Benefits of Treatment
Adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment in many ways. These include:
- Align the teeth to create a more aesthetic and beautiful smile
- Correct relapse after previous orthodontic treatment due to lack of long-term retainer wear
- Improve the ability to brush and floss, especially for crowded or overlapping lower front teeth
- Create a better or more comfortable bite and ability to chew
- Address missing teeth
- Close spaces between the teeth
- Reduce excessive wear on the teeth due to grinding or poor bite
- Jaw surgery to correct discrepancies between the upper and lower jaws.
Appearance of Braces
Many adults are concerned about the appearance of wearing braces. Clear aligners, the invisible alternative to braces, are often used to treat adults. This technology involves clear removable aligners fabricated through advanced 3D imaging to align the teeth. For more severe problems, we have the option of clear ceramic brackets instead of metal.
Cost
The fee for adult orthodontic treatment is determined the same way as child or adolescent treatment. It is based on the severity of the problem, the complexity of the correction, the appliances used, and the length of time to correct.
Achieve Your Dream Smile at Any Age
We’ve successfully treated patients well into their 70s.
