What about adult treatment?

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. In fact, about 25 percent of orthodontic patients today are adults. The biological process involved in tooth movement is the same in adults and children. The health of an individual's teeth, gums and supporting bone is what is most important in determining the prospects for improving an adults smile and dental health.

Because an adult's facial bones are no longer growing, certain corrections cannot be accomplished with braces alone. However, very dramatic facial changes are now being achieved with a combined approach of surgery and orthodontics for individuals who elect to receive the type of treatment.