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.

While people tend to associate orthodontics with children, more than 25 percent of orthodontic patients are adults. The less noticeable and more comfortable braces that are available today have contributed to an increase in the popularity of orthodontic treatment. Adults who had braces as an adolescent but have had some relapse of dental crowding are amazed at how quickly and comfortably their smiles can be restored with the new minimal friction, light force mechanics of today’s braces.