Orthodontics for Adults
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. Jaw surgery is more often required for adult orthodontic patients because their jaws are not growing. Adults also may have experienced some breakdown or loss of their teeth and bone that supports the teeth and may require periodontal treatment before, during, and/or after orthodontic treatment. Bone loss can also limit the amount and direction of tooth movement that is advisable. We also offer Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics for adults (also know as Wilckodontics), a combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment that will dramatically shorten your orthodontic treatment time. With this procedure, most orthodontic cases in adults can be completed 3 to 4 times faster than would be possible with conventional orthodontics.
