Many adults wonder, “am I too old for braces?” The answer is, no! When it comes to getting a straight smile, any age is the right age. Though getting braces is often something people associate as a rite of passage for teenagers, there is no age limit to achieving a straight smile. How you present yourself to others continues to be an important factor in the development of your career, social life, and mental well-being. In fact, some of these issues become even more important as you establish yourself in the professional world. With that in mind, it’s clear why many adults are choosing to straighten their smile with braces!

To help you achieve your adult orthodontics goals, Starling Orthodontics offers multiple customizable options to match your lifestyle. We even offer invisible braces for adults that will straighten your smile without being noticeable to others! Some of our orthodontic options include:

Invisible Adult Braces

Invisalign® Braces

Invisalign for adults is a popular choice when it comes to achieving a more perfect smile. This almost invisible orthodontic option is clear and completely removable, which means you can discreetly straighten your smile. It also means you can take off your braces before eating, drinking, or participating in activities. Invisalign® braces are used to gradually straighten teeth by making slight changes to your customized Invisalign® molds to shift teeth into place. This allows you to ultimately enjoy all the benefits of straight teeth without having to deal with the inconvenience and discomfort of regular braces.

Incognito® Braces

Incognito braces are another great choice when it comes to adult braces. This solution provides all the benefits of traditional braces while also leaving the surface of your smile free from visible orthodontics. Incognito® are wire braces that are placed on the lingual (tongue-side) of your teeth which keeps them hidden from everyone around you. This approach allows your orthodontist to perform the needed adjustments for more comprehensive tooth and jaw movements while still keeping your orthodontic treatments private.

Additional Options

Standard Braces

Standard metal and wire braces allow for the most comprehensive treatment when it comes to orthodontics at any age. The metal brackets and wire can re-position teeth and even the jaws to bring the whole mouth into alignment. They properly correct bite issues, crooked teeth, and unevenly spaced teeth to create a beautifully straight smile. Unlike the invisible options above, traditional braces are visible to others but can be the best choice to fully correct certain orthodontic issues.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces offer the same wide range of treatment options and corrections as traditional metal braces. However, this option uses clear ceramic brackets instead of metal to make the braces less noticeable to others. They are placed on the front surface of the teeth, and though the wire is generally still visible, the overall effect is less obvious than traditional braces.

Benefits of Straightening Your Smile

Studies have shown that the appearance of a person’s teeth has a significant impact on their psychological well-being, their social confidence, and their self-esteem. Crooked or missing teeth, large gaps between teeth, underbites or overbites, and other visible dental issues often negatively affect a person’s self-image and the way they interact with the world. Though this is especially true in teens and young adults, it has been proven to affect adults of all ages. That is why it is never too late to achieve a beautiful, straight smile!

With today’s advances in orthodontia, it is now possible to straighten your smile without worrying about visible braces. This will help boost your self-confidence not only when the braces come off, but all along the way as well! If you’re one of the adults asking yourself “can I still get braces,” don’t wait any longer! Contact Starling Orthodontics in Brentwood, TN for your appointment today and start the journey toward your perfect smile!

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