Ask Bogdan Orthodontics: Am I too old for braces?

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Bogdan Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: cosmetics. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Drs. Bogdan can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

The fact is, orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. One of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over 21. Jaw surgery is sometimes required for adult orthodontic patients because their jaws are not growing. However, new force systems, which allow tooth supporting bone to remodel (reshape), have dramatically reduced the need for surgery to achieve good results in the majority of adult cases.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Drs. Frank and Mark Bogdan would love to have you visit for a consultation. Give us a call to set one up!