{"id":373,"date":"2021-07-09T03:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T03:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=373"},"modified":"2021-09-08T17:02:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:02:34","slug":"am-i-too-old-for-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/09\/am-i-too-old-for-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Never Too Old for Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AmIf you missed your chance for braces as a teenager or your teeth have moved a bit over the years, it\u2019s easy to feel insecure about your smile. Not only are overcrowded, rotated, or gapped teeth unattractive, but they can also negatively affect your dental health. With your oral and general health entwined, it\u2019s never too late to invest in a healthy, straight smile. There are more options than ever to fix bite and alignment issues, like clear aligners. Although they are just what you\u2019re looking for, you might be asking yourself, \u201cAm I too old for Invisalign?\u201d No! You\u2019re never too old to benefit from a straight smile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Invisalign for Seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know 1 in 5 orthodontic patients is over the age of 18? More adults than ever are choosing to improve their smiles because of less noticeable treatments, like Invisalign. Instead of brackets and wires pulling your teeth into position, clear aligners are used to apply continual pressure to gradually move them. Older adults prefer clear aligners for their discreet appearance, easy maintenance, and quick results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although teens and younger adults are the most common patients, people in their 50s and beyond often make the best candidates for Invisalign. When compared to younger generations, seniors tend to have certain qualities for successful results, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n