Ask Dr. Leonard: “I’m 38 – am I too old for braces?”

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Alpha Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Leonard can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

Dr. Leonard is your orthodontic specialist offering SureSmile, Invisalign invisible braces, and iBraces lingual braces. Please give us a call to set up your complimentary consultation, and take the first step toward your ideal smile!