What To Look For
Early Warning Signs Indicating it is Time for an Orthodontic Exam:
- Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
- Early or late loss of deciduous (baby) teeth
- Mouth breathing
- Finger sucking or other oral habits
- Difficulty in chewing or biting
- Protruding teeth
- Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
- Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don't meet at all
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
- Speech difficulty
- Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
- Grinding or clenching of teeth
Adult Treatment
Braces aren’t just for kids! Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structures are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups – including adults.
Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth surfaces, headaches and TMJ pain.
No patient is too old for orthodontic treatment and it’s never too late to improve your greatest asset – your smile. Call today for an appointment!