Top 3 Takeaways
- Adult Orthodontics Is on the Rise
More adults are choosing orthodontic treatment to boost confidence, improve oral health, and correct shifting teeth — it’s never too late for a confident smile. - Modern Treatments Are Discreet and Comfortable
Today’s clear aligners and advanced braces make straightening teeth easier, faster, and nearly invisible — ideal for professionals and adults on the go. - Affordable, Accessible Care for Every Smile
B Orthodontics offers flexible financing, payment plans, and insurance coordination so cost doesn’t stand in the way of your new smile.
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Have you been surprised to discover recently that a friend or family member has started orthodontic treatment as an adult? Or maybe you recently caught up with a professional acquaintance you hadn’t seen in a while and noticed that the gap between their front teeth has vanished and they’re smiling with more confidence than you remembered. In fact, the combination of new treatment options and a better understanding of the health and aesthetic benefits of orthodontics means that more adult patients than ever are choosing not to wait to improve their smile.
Are you considering adult orthodontic treatment yourself, but unsure if now’s the time? Here’s what often brings your peers into our office and the factors that have motivated them to move ahead.
Why Now? Reasons for Adult Orthodontic Treatment
The reasons to pursue orthodontic treatment fall under two main categories: health and aesthetics. Obviously, severely crooked teeth tend not to look attractive and have a negative effect on an individual’s confidence in their appearance. The larger issue is that crooked teeth can also cause a range of dental health issues, from difficulty in maintaining good oral hygiene to excessive tooth wear, jaw pain, and more. Nevertheless, it is often the aesthetic question that inspires someone to come in for a consultation to find out what improvement is possible, especially if their orthodontic concerns are not causing significant discomfort.
For example, many patients are seeking to gain social confidence by eliminating self-consciousness about their crooked teeth. Others are going through career transitions, either changing fields or seeking to advance in their current organization or industry, and they want every advantage they can possibly get. In some cases, they’ve had lifelong misalignments that weren’t treated when they were younger and they’re more than ready for a change. In others, their teeth have shifted as they age or after orthodontic treatment when they were much younger, creating new problems.
Many of these patients come in determined to do whatever it takes to get the straight teeth they’ve dreamed of, and they’re pleasantly surprised to find that orthodontic technology has made their journey easier than ever.
More Discreet, More Comfortable, More Efficient: Adult Orthodontics Now
Most adults today remember classmates wearing braces to correct their teeth, if they didn’t have them themselves. But right around the time someone turning thirty today would have been in preschool, a new technology entered the U.S. market: clear aligners. First introduced in 1999, this treatment option, which uses a series of clear plastic aligners to gradually straighten the teeth, is understandably popular with adult patients due to its:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Discretion | Clear aligners are nearly invisible when worn, allowing for a confident, natural smile during treatment. |
| Comfort | The smooth plastic material reduces irritation to the cheeks and gums compared to the brackets and wires of traditional braces. |
| Convenience | Aligners are fully removable, so there are no food restrictions and brushing and flossing remain easy and natural. |
| Time Savings | Fewer office visits are required — patients typically come in every 8–12 weeks, as aligners are changed at home on schedule. |
The biggest caveat is that results require discipline, as the aligners must be worn for 22 hours per day. For adult patients committed to reaching their treatment goals, however, this is frequently no issue at all!
This isn’t the only advancement made in orthodontic technology since today’s thirty-somethings were children. Traditional braces have also become smaller, lighter, and more efficient. Adult patients who prefer to have a fixed orthodontic appliance, or whose specific orthodontic concerns are better addressed through braces, are often pleasantly surprised to find their treatment is more comfortable than expected. Some choose customized clear LightForce braces for a more discreet appearance and more efficient treatment. The point is that today’s adult patients have many options to fit their preferences and their lifestyle—it is easier than ever to find a choice that works, so you don’t have to wait to have the smile you want.
Investing in Your Well-Being with Accessible Orthodontic Care
At B Orthodontics, we believe that everybody deserves to feel good about their smile, which is why we offer multiple financing options to help make our care accessible. First, we maximize any insurance benefits available to help reduce your out-of-pocket cost. Then, we can create a flexible payment plan that keeps your monthly cost within your budget. We also accept credit cards and health savings account (HSA) payments.
Your journey to a beautiful smile and improved oral health with B Orthodontics can begin now. To learn more about your options as an adult patient, contact us here to schedule your consultation today.
