According to the AAO, 1 in 5 orthodontic patients are over the age of Small and Piers and are now ready for their own beautiful smiles! We offer braces in Hickory and Morganton, NC.
These aligners are removable and custom-made using a 3D scan of your teeth. Learn more about clear aligners in Hickory and Morganton, NC here! Again, age is not a factorβthe key factor is the health of the bones and gums supporting your teeth. While jaw growth slows as an adult no surprise there!
Not at Small and Piers Orthodontics! Our practice includes all of our esthetic braces options in the basic fee. We want you to look and feel your best during treatment! When teeth are missing, adjacent teeth can drift into the empty space, sometimes causing functional, esthetic or periodontal problems.
Orthodontic treatment can correct these problems or prevent them from developing. It can also position the remaining teeth so that your dentist can replace the missing teeth ideally. It can give rise to problems like premature tooth wear, loose teeth, gum recession, or jaw joint problems, and it can create challenges to cleaning your teeth, which is the best way to prevent cavities and gum disease. The goal of orthodontic treatment is to align your teeth and jaws for optimum appearance, function, hygiene and joint health.
When orthodontic treatment is started at the proper time, it is often less costly than the dental care needed to treat the more serious problems that can develop later on from a damaging bite. Fortunately, orthodontic fees have not increased as fast as many other consumer products. The exact cost of your orthodontic care, as you might imagine, depends on youβand specifically, your teeth and bite.
