Ask Dr. Drake: Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces on their teeth? Not adults, apparently. Recently, the team at Drake Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: cosmetics. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Donald Drake can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. A new smile is unlike anything you can buy to enhance your appearance. A third of our patients at Drake Orthodontics are adults, and after they see their new smiles many of them tell us they wish they had done it sooner.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Drake would love to have you visit for a consultation. Give us a call to set one up!