So you didn’t get braces as a kid, but now you’re an adult and you’re ready to start living your most confident life? The decision to invest in yourself is life-changing, and your team here at Buttram Orthodontics is here for it!
We’re here to guide you along your journey. Here’s why it’s the perfect time to start adult orthodontics treatment:
Do adults get braces?
Yes! In fact, more adults than ever before are getting Invisalign® and braces, including advanced self-ligating braces like Empower® braces and nearly-invisible clear braces.
If you waited to get braces as an adult, you’re certainly not alone. Over the last 50 years, the number of adults undergoing orthodontic treatment has increased significantly. As reported by the AAO, only 4.37% of the orthodontic patients were adults in 1960, but as of 2016, adult patients made up 28.31% of all orthodontic patients!
Today, it’s estimated that 1 in 4 orthodontic patients is an adult. It’s safe to say that more people are understanding the true value of orthodontic treatment, and realizing that braces options are cooler, more efficient, more discreet and more aesthetic than ever before.
Braces aren’t just for kids and teens anymore.
Here’s why it’s a great time to get braces as an adult:
Top 4 Reasons to Get Braces (for Adults)
1. Experience newfound confidence.
If you’re an adult who feels self-conscious when you smile, or you’ve always dreamed of having a bright and genuine smile, that’s more than enough reason to get braces! You deserve to live with confidence, and smiling plays a huge role in that.
Our Panama City orthodontist, Dr. Buttram, has over 30 years of experience in creating beautiful smiles for adults just like you. Orthodontic treatment will help you put your best smile forward, so you don’t have to hide your teeth, hold back the laughter or avoid situations that put you in the spotlight. You deserve to do it all and more.
2. Adults have options!
One of the reasons many adults have been hesitant to undergo orthodontic treatment in the past is because they don’t necessarily want to wear traditional braces. While we truly believe getting braces as an adult is nothing to be ashamed of, we understand the desire for a more discreet treatment method.
As you now know, you have options! We provide modern braces options for our adult patients. Choose from:
- Empower® self-ligating braces
- Invisalign® clear aligners
- Clear ceramic braces
- Traditional metal braces – Believe it or not, metal braces are back in style!
More adults are getting braces than ever before, because they’re not limited to traditional braces. Adults have options nowadays!
3. Believe it or not, braces are affordable.
Did you know braces for adults are a lot more affordable than when you were a child? Not only have new, efficient technologies enabled orthodontists to reduce treatment costs, but we also offer flexible financing to help you cover the cost.
Choose between 0% interest in-house financing, using a credit/debit card, or financing with OrthoFi! Plus, orthodontic/dental insurance can cover $3,000 of your treatment cost!
Dr. Buttram offers a consultation and full ortho exam for new patients at no cost.
We truly do everything we can to help you feel comfortable with your life-changing treatment investment and make the cost of adult braces affordable for our Panama City communities.
4. It’s about your quality of life too!
Many people don’t even realize that their smile is hindering their quality of life. The alignment of your teeth and jaw bones has everything to do with your vital functions: breathing and eating.
When the teeth are all aligned in a healthy row, and the top jaw bone is properly aligned with the bottom jaw bone, things get a lot easier. The airway opens up and breathing is easier, speech improves, and chewing and biting is more comfortable, which can also improve digestion.
We go beyond the surface to create beautiful smiles. Dr. Buttram leverages our patients’ growth, development, and personality to achieve exceptional results in the shortest time possible.
So, why get braces?
Living a greater quality of life is one of the most important reasons to get braces. It’s not just about ‘straight teeth’; it’s about living your best life, breathing your easiest and waking up as the happiest you.
More adults are getting braces, because they’re realizing the true value of orthodontic treatment – so if you waited for braces as an adult, you’re in luck.
Want to know more about adults getting braces?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions! We’re here to guide you through your treatment process, from your very first throughout your last appointment.
If you’re looking for a top orthodontist in Panama City, we’d love to meet you!
Our Panama City orthodontist office is conveniently located across from Centennial Bank and just down the road from the Tom P Haney Technical College.
Get started today by booking your complimentary consultation!
