Adult orthodontics has become very popular especially with the advent of treatment that is less noticeable and more comfortable. The orthodontist's limitations at this age are mostly related to the absence of any growth. As a result, we can move the teeth to a straighter position, but should there be any major differences in jaw position or alignment, it often becomes necessary to commit the patient to a more complicated treatment regimen than just "braces". We are always asked if there is an age limit for treatment. As long as the gums and the bone around the teeth are healthy, there is no age limit. We have treated patients in their sixties. Our adult patients become true ambassadors for orthodontics as they achieve their dreams of straighter teeth. Recently, Invisalign has come onto the scene and is gaining popularity. This is the high-tech option available only to adults with very specific orthodontic needs. We are one of the leading specialty practices in North Texas having offered Invisalign since 1999. We enjoy using this system, and we are confident in our ability to use it effectively. We have been truly surprised with the large number of adult patients in our practice. We have many working and stay-at-home adults who have always wanted to have straight teeth but never had the opportunity to do it. There are also many parents and children getting their treatment done together! The parents often feel that they are in the office anyway with their child, and might as well take advantage of the opportunity to get their own treatment done too. In a unique opportunity, Dr. Ghosh treated a child, her mother as well as her grandmother! When they were all finished with treatment, boy, did we get three generations of great smiles! |
