Orthodontics for Adults

Yes. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. Many orthodontic problems can be corrected as easily for adults as for children.

Orthodontic forces move teeth in the same way for both adults and children.

Many options are available today to minimize the appearance of braces. Today’s braces are smaller and sleeker, and some are next-to-invisible.

Dr. Dudley can advise you about options that will fit your particular needs. You can find more information about types of braces, including Invisalign, here.

These options allow you to have flexibility and discretion during your treatment.

You can do almost anything during orthodontic treatment – sing, play a musical instrument, dine out, kiss, and even have your picture taken. Some adjustments may be necessary. But, if you’re like the vast majority of adult patients, you’ll adjust quickly.

New techniques and materials have made wearing braces more comfortable and convenient than ever.

During your consultation, Dr. Dudley can determine if you will benefit from treatment.

After carefully analyzing the nature of your needed correction, Dr. Dudley will recommend the best course of treatment for improving your smile, including the different types of braces that are best for you.

Orthodontic treatment can create or hold space to replace missing teeth. Dr. Dudley will work with your dentist or dental specialist.

They will provide bridges or implants so that you can achieve the best result.

Dr. Dudley will consult with your dentist and/or periodontist about the health of your gums.

If you are a candidate for orthodontic treatment, you will continue regular supervision with your dentist and periodontist. In many cases, tooth alignment can improve the health of the gums.

The cost of orthodontic treatment will depend on many factors, including the severity of the problem, its complexity and length of treatment. Dr. Dudley will be glad to discuss the cost with you before treatment begins.

You will find that braces are more affordable today than ever. At Dudley Smiles, we offer a variety of convenient payment plans and accept many dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits.

Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities. Dr. Dudley received an additional three full years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth.

Only those with this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists,” and only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).