Miller Orthodontic Specialists in Keene, Rindge, NH and Brattleboro, VT

Smiles by Dr. Miller

Orthodontics for Adults

Orthodontics is not just for children and teens. In fact, 1 in every 5 patients in orthodontic treatment is an adult. No one is too old for orthodontic treatment.

Adults seek orthodontic treatment for many of the same reasons as children. Some adults had orthodontic problems as children but were unable to correct them until now. Others, who had treatment as children, may need further treatment as adults due to relapse or limitations in initial treatment.

Benefits of Treatment
Adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment in many ways. These include:

  • Align the teeth to create a more aesthetic and beautiful smile
  • Correct relapse after previous orthodontic treatment due to lack of long term retainer wear
  • Improve the ability to brush and floss, especially for crowded or overlapping lower front teeth
  • Create a better or more comfortable bite and ability to chew
  • Address missing teeth
  • Close spaces between the teeth
  • Reduce excessive wear on the teeth due to grinding or poor bite
  • Jaw surgery to correct discrepancy between the upper and lower jaws.

Appearance of Braces
Many adults are concerned with the appearance of braces. Often, Invisalign® (The invisible alternative to braces) can be used to treat adults. This technology involves clear removable aligners, fabricated through advanced 3D imaging to align the teeth. For more severe problems, we have the option of clear ceramic brackets instead of metal.

Soreness/Discomfort
Orthodontic treatment is no more uncomfortable for adults than children. Adults undergoing orthodontic treatment report the same level of soreness as children (although adults are more willing to tell us about the soreness).

Typically, the teeth are most uncomfortable 12-24 hours after an orthodontic adjustment and will disappear within 3 to 5 days. Modern appliances are smaller and more comfortable to wear. Modern techniques, with the new titanium technology, put less pressure on the teeth to cause discomfort, while moving the teeth more rapidly and efficiently. Treatment time, on average, is completed in 15-18 months.

Cost
The fee for adult orthodontic treatment is determined the same way as child or adolescent treatment. It is based on the severity of the problem, the complexity of the correction, the appliances used and the length of time to correct.

Dr. Lance Miller has treated individuals in their 50’s, 60’s and even their 70’s. It is never too late to gain the smile you have always wanted!

Mind P
Mind P
18:02 14 Feb 23
STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!I came all the way from Cape Cod for this.I have bonded retainer for 6-7... years and it's broken. Called several places and it's kind of expensive to remove it. Plus, I will have to wait for about a month.Miller Orthodontic provided reasonable price and scheduled me as soon as they could which is so awesome!Also, everyone is very friendly and helpful! I have dentophobia so I couldn't help low key stressing out in there but everybody is so gentle and kind. Definitely will keep coming back!!read more
Lacie Plante
Lacie Plante
21:17 13 Feb 23
Amazing service and help. My teeth have made a huge improvement and I love the staff they are so... nice and friendly ♡read more
Heidi Hathaway
Heidi Hathaway
21:05 13 Feb 23
First and foremost the staff here is incredibleEvery single time and I mean EVERY TIME I am... welcomed by my name, friendly smiles, laughter and dang if they all don't remember everything that is important and personal to you as a patient. You will never regret becoming part of this professional family!! Shout out to Candie who never fails to give me extra love, remembers my family and has never blinked an eyelash at the ups and downs of my life that might be annoying to work with when assisting a client. This people are so real, so friendly, so knowledgeable.All you ladies I send so much appreciation for your support on my " smile journey".Dr. Miller for your high level of tolerance of those clients that take longer then they should because we let life get in the way.Thank you for never giving up on those of us who need a place like yours :)read more
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