We’ve had patients visit our dental office who complain about their teeth looking crooked or not straight. Then they will claim that they’re too old for braces! What most of our patients don’t know that there isn’t an age limit on braces or any orthodontic treatment for that matter. At Excellence In Dentistry, we’ve helped patients of all ages from teens to seniors enjoy a straighter smile with help from Invisalign.

Find out why you’re not too old for Invisalign.

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The Benefits of Getting an Orthodontic Treatment – At Any Age!

There are a lot of reasons why there is no age limit for Invisalign treatment. First off, the main reason why dentists recommend orthodontics to teens is that it’s easier to move teeth during this time in life. The jaw bone is much looser which makes it easier to shift teeth. After you lose all your baby teeth, your jaw bone will settle which can make moving teeth a little more difficult but not impossible. With that said, there’s no reason why you can’t get orthodontics at a later age in your life.

All ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment. For one, straighter teeth are much easier to care for. Food won’t get stuck in hard to reach crevices and you can easily thoroughly brush and floss your teeth every day after orthodontics. As a result, your oral health will improve immensely and potentially prevent future problems from occurring. Straighter teeth will help reduce tooth decay and gum disease. It might also help your breath stay fresher!

In addition to a healthier smile, straightening your teeth can prevent or resolve TMJ issues, or clenching and grinding habits. This will help you experience fewer headaches, less damage to your teeth, and less jaw pain.

Lastly, getting orthodontic treatment at any age can help boost your self-esteem and even shave years off your appearance. A healthy straight smile can help you feel more attractive and boost your confidence in all aspects of your life.

Older Patients Prefer Invisalign For Its Benefits

Now that you know all the amazing benefits of getting orthodontics at any age in your life, we can tell you all about Invisalign in Anchorage. We offer Invisalign at our dental office because we believe it provides amazing benefits that our patients enjoy at every age. Discover these benefits for yourself.

Discreet

The top benefit of Invisalign that our older patients love to take advantage of is the treatment’s discreetness. Invisalign comprises using clear plastic aligners to straighten your teeth. These plastic aligners are nearly invisible which means most people won’t even notice you’re wearing braces. Combine Invisalign with the increased frequency of video chats in today’s day and age and you’ve got a completely secret treatment. You won’t have to feel self-conscious or embarrassed of your smile for the duration of your treatment.

Time-Saving

It doesn’t matter what age you are, you don’t want to spend extra time at the dentist if you don’t have to. With Invisalign, you only need to visit us every six weeks for a quick check-up on the progress of your treatment. Aside from that, you will switch your aligners about every two weeks at home and keep dental appointments to a minimum. With traditional braces, your check-ups might be more frequent and last longer. Not to mention, you might have frequent emergency visits to fix broken brackets or poking wires.

Using Invisalign will save you time at the dentist and overall in your treatment. Most patients only require six months to two years to complete their treatment. Since Invisalign moves your teeth more often in smaller increments, it can take less time than traditional braces.

Comfortable

Invisalign aligners are comfortable to wear throughout your entire day. The smooth plastic will never poke the sides of your mouth, your lips, or your tongue. With traditional braces, it’s common to experience small cuts and irritation on these areas of your mouth. You can even play wind instruments or contact sports without worrying about hurting yourself! Lastly, since Invisalign moves your teeth in smaller increments, your mouth might feel less sore in comparison with metal braces. Overall it will make your treatment much more comfortable.

Convenient

The last benefit of Invisalign that all ages can enjoy is how convenient it is! You can remove the aligners to brush and floss your teeth and to eat your favorite foods. You hardly have to adjust your lifestyle at all throughout your treatment.

Schedule an Invisalign Consultation in Anchorage

Whether you’re a teen or a senior, or somewhere in between, you might benefit from an Invisalign treatment. Please contact Excellence in Dentistry to book a consultation with Dr. Skinner. We will let you know if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign and walk you through your treatment. Please call (907) 349-0022 to get started.