Adults

Yes. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. Many orthodontic problems can be corrected as easily for adults as for children because the process is the same.

Many options are available today to minimize the appearance of braces. Today’s braces are smaller and sleeker, and some are next-to-invisible.

Dr. Baugher and Dr. Claiborne can advise you about options that will fit your particular needs. You can find more information about types of braces, including Invisalign, here.

These options allow you to have flexibility and discretion during your treatment.

You can do almost anything during orthodontic treatment – sing, play a musical instrument, dine out, kiss, and even have your picture taken. Some adjustments may be necessary. But, if you’re like the vast majority of adult patients, you’ll adjust quickly.

New techniques and materials have made wearing braces more comfortable, and convenient than ever.

During your consultation, Dr. Baugher or Dr. Claiborne can determine if treatment is right for you.

After carefully analyzing the nature of your needed correction, they’ll recommend the best course of treatment for improving your smile, including the type of braces that are best for you.

Orthodontic treatment can create or hold space to replace missing teeth. Dr. Claiborne or Dr. Baugher will work with your dentist or dental specialist.

They will provide bridges or implants so you can achieve the best result.

Dr. Baugher or Dr. Claiborne will consult with your dentist and/or periodontist about the health of your gums.

If you’re a candidate for orthodontic treatment, you’ll continue regular supervision with your dentist and periodontist. In many cases, straight teeth will improve the health of your gums.

The cost of orthodontic treatment will depend on many factors, including the severity of the problem, its complexity, and length of treatment. Dr. Claiborne or Dr. Baugher will be glad to discuss the cost with you before treatment begins.

You will find that braces are more affordable today than ever. At Central Virginia Orthodontics, we offer a variety of convenient payment plans and accept many dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits.

Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities. Dr. Claiborne or Dr. Baugher received an additional three full years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth.

Only those with this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists,” and only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).