13 Dec, 2022
You never got them as a teen, although you wish you had. Now, as an adult, you watch with envy as friends, coworkers, and relatives seem to be getting them like crazy. Even now you want them, but you just aren’t sure if it’s worth it. What are we talking about? Braces! The good news is that it’s never too late to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of. And yes, you are absolutely worth it! Close That Gap! Do you have a gap between your two front teeth that is all the rage with Vogue Magazine models but you can’t stand it? Why not get that thing closed? Gaps are a simple fix. If your teeth are straight and your bite is aligned in every other way, chances are your stint in braces will be lightning fast. If you don’t want to deal with the metal brackets and wires of braces, you would be an excellent candidate for Invisalign as well. With such an easy fix, why not just do it? Straighten Things Out! Some adults have always had crooked teeth. Others got their teeth knocked out of whack in a sports injury or other accident. Either way, crooked teeth can be a major pain. Food is constantly getting stuck in them and flossing can feel like World War 3. Plus, you have smiled with a closed mouth to hide those crooked teeth long enough! Get the smile you have always wanted with braces or Invisalign. Your hygienist will thank you! A Better Bite! Overbite, underbite, crossbite–they all, well, bite! These bite issues can lead to jaw pain, improper wear and tear on your enamel, difficulties forming certain sounds, struggles chewing, and improper facial structure. Your parents may not have thought that your bite issues were worth correcting, but you get to make that decision now. You can provide yourself with the care you deserve and fix that bite! How do you know when it is finally time to take the plunge and see your orthodontist? Well, watching in envy as the other adults in your life all perfect their smiles is a good indication that it’s time for you to do the same! You have worked hard and you deserve to spend a little bit of your hard-earned money on your own self-care. Ready to take the plunge and move toward the smile of your dreams? Click here to learn more about how Pearl Orthodontics can take care of your orthodontic needs at any age!