The boom in cosmetic dentistry is prompting more adults to consider wearing braces to straighten their teeth. What used to be thought of as a rite of passage for teens, is now very popular among adults too. However, people still have lot of questions concerning adult treatment...

Important is, that every adult patient can have his or her teeth moved the same way that in children. Of course the teeth must be healthy, as also the gums and the bones. Cavities, gum diseases and poor oral hygine must be improved before one decides to wear braces.

No matter how popular, braces for adults are often more complicated and time-consuming than for teens, whose jaw bones are still growing and whose adult teeth have recently emerged. Sometimes, an older patient may have to have jaw surgery as part of their treatment. A