Ask Dr. O'Leary: Who benefits from braces?

Dr. O'Leary will tell you that braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore. In fact, our staff recently read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! What's more, did you know one of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over the age of 21?

Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early. To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven.

If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road. If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile at O'Leary Orthodontics. Set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. O'Leary and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!