Tulsa Orthodontist For Adults

Adult orthodontics is a dental specialty that involves straightening teeth and aligning a patients’ bite. Dr. Nowlin is an expert Tulsa orthodontist that has received additional schooling and hands on training in how to work with adults to straighten their teeth and improve their smile. Many adults think that they cannot straighten their teeth or qualify for braces because they are older. This is simply not the case. Adults represent twenty percent of the patients that get braces every year. In many ways, it is easier for an adult in the Tulsa area to get and take care of braces.

Adults are more responsible, making it easier to avoid foods that can harm braces. Additionally, it is easier for adults to learn how to care for their braces and teeth, decreasing the risk for cavities. At times, this can make the process faster for adults than with braces for children. When braces and teeth remain in perfect condition throughout the treatment, the process will stay on schedule without being delayed by broken brackets or the need for brackets to be removed in order to receive dental care. Adults are more equipped to keep their treatment on track and on schedule.

Tulsa Invisalign Orthodontist For Adults

At Nowlin Orthodontics, we help adults and children to straighten their teeth while focusing on adult orthodontics. Adults have more options for doing so. Invisalign® Aligners resemble a clear retainer. They are made of plastic and surround the teeth entirely. At the beginning of the treatment, Drs. Van and Ryan Nowlin will use the impression of a patient’s teeth to have aligners created in a lab that will slowly move teeth into position. Every two weeks a new aligner is worn until teeth are completely straight. Patients throughout Oklahoma like how easy it is to straighten teeth and the fact that aligners are clear and difficult to see. Adult orthodontics and these expanded options are primarily available because an adult has all of their teeth and a jaw that is unlikely to continue growing. This reduces some of the complications that can arise when treating children while creating an opportunity for more unique and innovative treatment options.

Every patient has different needs based on the position of their teeth, bite problems, and their lifestyle. With that in mind, there is no one size fits all solution to orthodontics. At Nowlin Orthodontics, we create a customized treatment plan based on the needs and goals of each patient. During your consultation and examination we can discuss these options in further detail along with what life will be like, how often you need to come in for checkups, and how long the process should take. Once you have information on adult orthodontics, you can easily determine which treatment option will fit your lifestyle and smile goals.

Adult Braces in Tulsa and Glenpool

If you live in Tulsa and are considering adult braces, call our orthodontist office. We provide adult braces to those throughout the 74136 area. Adult braces are similar in function to what is worn by children only with fewer potential complications. Adults have all of their mature teeth in and their jaw has typically stopped growing. This makes it possible to straighten teeth once, instead of potentially needing an additional treatment when back molars come in.

At Nowlin Orthodontics, we provide a variety of treatment options as part of our adult orthodontics services. This includes both traditional metal braces and clear aligners. Traditional braces are attached to the teeth using metal brackets and wires to straighten them. Aligners are a clear plastic tray that is worn and taken out in order to eat and brush teeth. Both are affective solutions for straightening teeth and transforming smiles.

We work with patients in Tulsa, Glenpool, and throughout Oklahoma and no matter how crooked your teeth are, they will still need to go through the same basic process. The only thing that changes is how long you need to wear your braces and which adult orthodontics treatment option will work best for straightening your teeth.

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