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Adult Treatment

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, abnbormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.

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 to improve mild cases of misaligned teeth.

During the initial examination, we will be able to determind the best possible treatment for your individual needs. During this initial examination, we can outline the treatment plan, time the treatment expected and approximate the cost.

Early Treatment

Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment.

Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7. At this early age, orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but vigilant examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin treatment.

Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Prudent intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, an orthodontist can carefully monitor growth and development and begin treatment when it is ideal. 

For most children the ideal age for Orthodontics is when they have almost all of their permanent teeth, usually around age 11-12.  Problems to watch out for in the growing child (age 7-10) include crowded teeth and other "dental problems" but also, and importantly, jaw growth problems that can only be corrected during growth!

Problems to look for in the growing child:

if you notice any of the following in your child, or have any other concerns regarding dental and facial development please schedule a free consult appointment. 

Underbite or overbite     -     Crowding     -     Spacing     -     Open Bite     -     Deep Bite

Early or late loss of baby teeth     -     Difficulty chewing or biting     -     Mouth breathing

Jaws that shift or make sound     -     Speech difficulties     -     Biting the roof of the mouth

Frequent lip or cheek biting     -     Facial imbalance     -     Grinding or clenching of the teeth

Ectopic Eruption     -     Child has a habit such as prolonged pacifier use, thumb, finger or lip sucking