ASHLAND — You don’t have to be born with a perfect smile to end up with one. Just ask some of Hollywood’s finest celebrities that wore braces or Invisalign to get the smile of their dreams.
Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Faith Hill (country artist), Niall Horan (One Direction), and Jaden Smith (Karate Kid) wore braces or Invisalign to get their awesome smiles. Prince Harry of Wales proved that even royalty must wear braces to fix their pearly whites! Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for the famous crowd, and it isn’t just for kids either.
Today’s technology allows you to achieve straight teeth using the most comfortable and aesthetic materials. Traditional braces come in clear now, and you can even move teeth using plastic aligners (Invisalign braces). Overall treatment time has decreased too, with more efficient wires and plastic materials to achieve the desired result.
So, who wouldn’t want the smile of Angelina Jolie or Gwyneth Paltrow? You’re never too old to make it happen, and the first step is to be evaluated by an orthodontic specialist. Orthodontists have 2-3 years of additional training beyond dental school to create your perfect smile, and Google is a great place to start your search.
Be sure to check Google Reviews as a method for determining how happy patients have been with their orthodontist, and Facebook is a great way to see what the environment is like at each doctor’s office.
Many more adults have been seeking out orthodontic treatment since Invisalign and clear braces match the shade of their teeth. In many cases you can’t even tell someone is wearing orthodontic appliances … just ask Beyonce Knowles or Katherine Heigl. Even Cindy Crawford wore braces as an adult.
To get started, you should decide why you would benefit from orthodontic treatment. Of course, there are many reasons, but most people want the confidence that comes from a gleaming, beautiful smile. Straight teeth are healthier teeth, and allow you to adequately clean plaque and food debris to prevent cavities and gum disease. Excessive tooth-wear, chipped teeth, and jaw problems are other health-related reasons to seek out treatment.
There are some age-related considerations for orthodontic treatment as an adult. For example, some adult patients suffer from bone-loss, gingivitis, or bite problems that could make treatment more challenging and with greater risk. Additionally, many adults have “worn-down” teeth or may be missing teeth that could complicate treatment and result in some type of compromise.
Adults also tend to have higher treatment expectations and may be challenged with a willingness to cooperate fully with orthodontic instructions. Ultimately, it becomes a decision that could change how you view yourself when looking in the mirror, and could create a boost in your everyday confidence.
Achieving the smile of your dreams could be an amazing, life-changing decision. Even the most famous people in the world weren’t born with a perfect smile, and you can start the road to your awesome smile today.
Dr. Ben Gregg established Gregg Orthodontics in Ashland, Ohio, in 2008, with the mission to change lives while creating confidence, and building trusting relationships with each person he meets. His practice is focused on modern and aesthetic treatment options using clear braces and clear aligners to create amazing smiles for children and adults. www.GreggOrthodontics.com.
