Why have you waited this long to give yourself the gift of a perfect smile? Alignment of teeth can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. A new smile can begin today!

Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, even headaches and sometimes jaw joint (TMJ) pain. The real problem is that teeth continue to move and worsen as times goes by.

Good News! Modern orthodontic techniques greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits and shorten treatment time. In many cases, Dr. Sanford sees his adult patients every two to three weeks, thereby greatly reducing treatment time to less than 12 months. In many cases, treatment is only six to nine months. Even though adjustments are frequent, tooth movement is within normal limits to promote a healthy response from gums and bones. New advances such as invisible braces as well as affordable payment plans make treatment an attractive option for adults. Patients often feel more self-confident even before treatment is completed.