Braces for Adults: Never Too Old to Straighten Your Teeth

Orthodontics is a common treatment for children and teens who want healthy, beautiful smiles. But what if you are in your 30s, 40s, or 50s—is it too late to achieve a straight smile? Not at all! Kelli Brady, DDS, believes everyone deserves a beautiful smile, regardless of age. Whether you missed out on orthodontics as a child or your teeth have relapsed, Dr. Kelli Brady offers several orthodontic options in Norwood, New Jersey, and New York, NY, to help you get the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

Why would an adult want to straighten teeth?

There are several reasons why an adult might want to straighten their teeth, ranging from health benefits to aesthetic improvements. Here are some key motivations:

  • Improved oral health: Crooked teeth have “hidden spots” that make brushing and flossing tricky. Straighter teeth are easy to clean, reducing the risk of plaque, decay, and gum disease.
  • Cosmetic benefits: Don’t perfectly aligned teeth look beautiful? Straight teeth enhance the aesthetics of your smile, boosting self-confidence and social interactions.
  • Elevated confidence: Many adults feel confident and self-assured when they wear a healthy, beautiful smile.
  • Improved oral function: Misaligned teeth can affect speech patterns and eating ability. Straightening teeth can help improve speech clarity and articulation. Furthermore, perfectly aligned teeth can make biting and chewing easier and more comfortable.
  • Reduce health complications: Misaligned teeth mess up your bite alignment, causing numerous health complications, including TMJ pain and bruxism. Straightening your teeth and bite can alleviate these issues.

Orthodontic treatment options available for adults

We understand everyone has a unique smile. That's why we offer several orthodontic options at our office. Whether you want to correct your crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, the following are the teeth straightening options for adults.

  • Traditional braces: Although metal braces are typically associated with children and teens, we also offer them for adults. Traditional braces use metal wires, brackets, and ligatures (elastics) attached to teeth to move them gradually over time. They are versatile enough to correct mild, moderate, and even complicated orthodontic issues.
  • Invisalign: If you want to straighten your teeth discreetly, Invisalign is the way to go. This orthodontic treatment uses removable, see-through aligners to perfect your smile without anyone noticing.

Teeth straightening for adults near me

Regardless of your years on this earth, a year of orthodontics can make a huge difference in your life. To learn more about adult orthodontics, call (201) 806-6866 (Norwood) or (646) 692-0227 (New York) to talk to Kelli Brady, DDS.