Adult Braces: It’s never too late to love your smile!

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Adult Braces: It's never too late to love your smile!

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. In fact, one in every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over 21. Orthodontic treatment in adults is used for many reasons including:

Creating straighter, more confident smiles
Making cleaning easier, therefore reducing future dental problems
Reducing tooth wear and gum problems by correcting the bite
Preparing the teeth for restorations such as bridges, implants, and veneers by a cosmetic dentist

The following video highlights some of the above situations.

Many adults have avoided orthodontic treatment for fear of appearing like a teenager. At Emerson Orthodontics, we have you covered! As Oklahoma’s only Center of Excellence, we have been discretely giving adults great smiles and bites since 2007 using braces and Clear Aligners. Besides being virtually invisible, Clear Aligners offer the additional benefit of being able to remove your appliance to eat and clean your teeth. Some adults choose a more traditional approach to orthodontics, and we offer the same great options that our teens use including the following:

Want a great smile, but not braces? Dr. Emerson has treated over 1,000 smiles with Clear Aligners. Click below to learn more!

Adult Braces

Clear Aligners

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