Many people often associate braces with kids and teens, but with all the advances in orthodontics in the past decade, that’s not the case! More and more adults are donning braces to fix their bites, correct their smiles, and boost their self-esteem. A study found that the number of adults getting orthodontic treatment is up nearly 40% since 1996!
Celebrities with Braces
Even celebrities get braces too! Singer and style icon Gwen Stefani wore braces in 1999 (at 30!) on the red carpet and showed off her teeth with metal brackets. Her braces helped shift her teeth into the proper position to achieve the striking smile she is known for. Country singer Faith Hill wore braces to the 2013 Grammy Awards at age 46 to correct her smile again after neglecting to follow her orthodontist’s instructions after childhood braces. Actress Faye Dunaway decided to enhance her smile with braces at 61. Even the Queen Bee herself, Beyoncé wore braces in 2011 to support her legions of fans, to show them that “faces with braces still have grins that win.”
Adults, celebrities and otherwise, are eager to correct their smiles with braces because a smile is the first thing people notice about you. You’re more likely to show off if you are proud of your straight, bright white smile. Spacing issues, including gaps and overcrowding, alignment, and bite issues, can all be corrected using braces technology at any age.
Your Orthodontic Options
At Apple Springs Family Dentistry, Dr. Tay offers orthodontic treatment for adult patients. Traditional metal braces are more efficient, less painful, and have a lower profile than ever before. Depending on your particular goal in orthodontic treatment, Invisalign might also be an option for you. Invisalign consists of aligners, clear and nearly invisible, as the name suggests, that gradually move your teeth into the desired location or orientation. (Read here for more information about the orthodontic treatment process at Apple Springs Family Dentistry!)
One of the best parts about orthodontics at Apple Springs is that we offer complimentary orthodontic consultations! Schedule your consultation today and get started on the path to a smile you’ll love for years to come.