Orthodontics is not just for children and teens. In fact, 1 in every 5 patients in orthodontic treatment is an adult. No one is too old for orthodontic treatment.
Adults seek orthodontic treatment for many of the same reasons as children. Some adults had orthodontic problems as children but were unable to correct them until now. Others, who had treatment as children, may need further treatment as adults due to relapse or limitations in initial treatment.
Benefits of Adult Orthodontics
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 discrepancy between the upper and lower jaws.
Appearance of Braces
Many adults are concerned with the appearance of braces. Damon braces are small, very comfortable, and easy to keep clean.
Invisalign® treatment (The invisible alternative to braces) can be used to treat adults. This technology involves clear removable aligners, fabricated through advanced 3D imaging to align the teeth.
Soreness | Discomfort
Orthodontic treatment is no more uncomfortable for adults than children. Adults undergoing orthodontic treatment report the same level of soreness as children (although adults are more willing to tell us about the soreness).
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.
Adult Orthodontics Reviews
McReath Orthodontics has monitored my son's teeth over the years. Today we determined that treatment is necessary. The decision for us was easy. We are starting Invisalign.Our experience with the McReath Team, and the results our daughter achieved a couple years ago is all we needed. Thank you again!
Our daughter had her braces put on today and the staff were absolutely amazing! They even played a song in their waiting room to get her pumped up when they came out to call her name (so fun, and such a great idea!). Her hygienist and Dr. McReath did an excellent job of explaining every part of the process, and gave lots of helpful tips once she was done. They made her feel comfortable and welcomed through all of it. We had such a great experience and are happy that we chose McReath’s for this new (2.5 year) journey for our daughter. So of course, we highly recommend McReath Orthodontics!
We have always had the best experience with all of the staff at McReath Orthodontics. Everyone is so friendly and very professional. I had my braces done here and three of my children have all had wonderful success and beautiful smiles from Dr. McReath. Thank you for the amazing results for all of us.
We are very pleased with the service we have received from McCreath Orthodontics! They are very kind and patient and do a great job of explaining everything.
This past week, I walked out the door of McReath Orthodontics with our 3rd and final child that received orthodontic care here and I would do it all over again!!! Such a great place with amazing, friendly and helpful staff. Our last child ended up having to have more than the traditional 2 sets of braces and Dr. McReath and his staff walked us thru the extended treatment and surgery each step of the way. Thank you McReath Orthodontics for making our smiles brighter....and straight!! :)
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Dr. Timothy McReath has treated individuals in their 50’s, 60’s and even their 70’s. It is never too late to gain the smile you have always wanted.
