Thursday, October 1, 2020

Are You Too Old For Braces?

Theresa L. Skelton Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for teens. Many adults are choosing to receive treatment because they understand the importance of maintaining their health, and they want to feel better about their appearance.

Just as straight, white teeth convey youth, a smile with crooked, discolored, or worn teeth is associated with an age. Beautifully straight, symmetrical white teeth cannot only make you look younger, but they can dramatically improve your confidence.

As an adult, you might think that your options for having your teeth fixed are limited, but today's orthodontic treatment options offer a variety of braces and appliances that are comfortable, aesthetic, and customized to meet your needs. Depending on your budget and the severity of your orthodontic problem, Dr. Theresa L. Skelton will discuss your options to ensure your treatment plan fits your lifestyle.

Whether you’re 7 or 70, it’s the same physiological process that moves teeth through bone. Teeth move in response to forces being placed on them over time. Although childhood is the ideal time to make changes in the positioning of the teeth, as long as you are healthy...your teeth can be straightened at any age.

Not every type of appliance is suitable for correction of every kind of orthodontic problem. At TLS Orthodontics, we offer full range of appliances, and will help you choose the appliance is right for your orthodontic care.

You are never too old for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment can be just as successful for adults as it is for children. Don’t let your age keep you from consulting our Greenville, MS office today.

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Theresa L. Skelton Orthodontics True orthodontic emergencies are incredibly rare. However, orthodontic issues may arise while you are at hom...