Adult Treatment

No matter your age, orthodontic treatment can be successful! In fact about 25% of orthodontic patients today are adults. Depending on your particular needs, it may be possible to achieve outstanding results utilizing technology that is nearly invisible to other people, such as our clear In-Ovation bracket system or Invisalign system. The physiologic process involved in tooth movement is the same in adults and children. The health of an individual's teeth, gums and supporting bone is what is most important in determining the prospects for improving an adult's smile and dental health.

Depending on your particular treatment needs certain corrections cannot be accomplished with braces alone because an adult's facial bones are no longer growing. However, very dramatic facial changes are now being achieved with a combined approach of surgery and orthodontics for individuals who elect to receive this type of treatment.