Braces for Thirty-Somethings

Many young people are going to their orthodontists and asking to be fitted for braces. They do not want to have crooked teeth and uneven smiles any more. They are tired of the gap between their two front teeth or the overbite they have had for years. They want to make an impression on the opposite sex and they thing a better grin might help. The difference is that these people are not getting a ride from their moms here.

They aren’t headed to third period English afterwards and they are not worried about getting their drivers license. No these young people are in their late twenties and early thirties and are out on their own and ready to improve their appearance and aid in their own oral health.

If you are like me you had braces as a teenager. I had them for years and after I finally got them off I had pretty straight teeth. But, my orthodontists told me to wear a retainer, which I never did and to keep seeing him, which I never did, and now twelve years and four wisdom teeth later my teeth are significantly crooked again. However, now I have the means to correct my smile. With my own income and a my own interest in my appearance I am able to go back and have found that the world of braces has a lot to offer the thirty year old patient.

First off there is no need to have bright colored bands on shiny metal appliances any longer. There are a variety of more subtle and nearly invisible options.First off they now make clear braces. They are not completely unnoticeable but they are definitely more understated and do not draw attention to themselves. They work just like the traditional kind but are made of clear materials or those that match the color of a tooth so they are far less apparent.

There is also a system called Invisalign. These are a series of plastic trays that gradually shift alignment. They work well and are virtually invisible if a person does not know you have them. They are a little more expensive but the benefits are worth it.

More than anything what I have found is that the stigma of orthodontic is greatly lifted. In all facets of society people are taking care of themselves and their bodies in ways they have not previously. There is no reason not to have a cosmetic procedure or get braces. Many people are doing it and are finding that looking better makes them feel better. And I know that nothing feels as great as a perfect smile.