It’s Never Too Late for a Better Smile

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR A BETTER SMILE ADULT BRACES BY THE NUMBERS 14% INCREASE in adult orthodontic patients from 2010-2012 THAT'S 1,225,850 orthodontic patients over the age of 1 100 44% OF ADULT 80 orthodontic patients were male as of 2012 60 40 THAT'S A 29% 2012 20 increase from 2010 2011 2010 (%) (year) 75% OF ADULTS reported having better success in professional and personal relationships after treatment Survey respondents attributed their success to their improved smile 92% OF ADULTS would recommend orthodontic treatment to other adults 71% OF ADULTS were worried about being too old or how they'd look before treatment started The majority of adults no longer felt these concerns once treatment was underway TOTAL TREATMENT TIME averages 22 months, or less than 2 years That's i month less than average treatment times in 2008 6 WEEKS is the average time between orthodontic appointments during treatment A LOOK AT INVISALIGN WHAT IT IS An alternative to traditional metal braces for orthodontic treatment A popular choice for adults as well as teens looking for a better smile HOW IT WORKS A series of custom aligners are used to move teeth into the desired position Change your aligners about every 2 weeks as directed by your orthodontist THE BENEFITS Clear plastic aligners are nearly invisible, so your treatment is discreet Aligners are removable for ease of eating, drinking, and cleaning Smooth aligners won't poke or irritate delicate cheek or gum tissue Less discomfort involved as the teeth shift than with traditional braces Can address different many issues, including overbite, underbite, and crowding INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: ELITE DENTAL GROUP ELITE DENTAL GROUP wwW.ELITEDENTALMIAMI.COM Sources: http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/2013/10/aao-study-finds -adults-are-seeking-orthodontic-treatment-in-record-numbers/ http://www.invisalign.com/how-invisalign-works http://www.invisalign.com/why-invisalign/advantage-over-braces