If you are an adult who didn’t get to wear braces as a child or teenager, then it is time to visit an orthodontist to have your teeth straightened. New statistics reveal that each year over 1 million adults request information about orthodontic treatment. There are several great reasons for straightening your teeth, including improving your overall health with a better bite. Fixing your smile can also improve your self-esteem because you feel more comfortable when other people see your teeth. Aligning your teeth can also help to prevent other health problems such as headaches or jaw pain.

Many Adults Are Visiting an Orthodontist to Straighten Their Teeth

When you have serious malocclusions, you will need braces for your teeth, but today, there are orthodontic devices that are nearly impossible to see inside your mouth. You can wear color-matching ceramic or lingual braces instead of old-fashioned metal devices. Alternatively, you might have mild malocclusions that are easy to fix with Invisalign aligners that are made of clear plastic. There is a good chance that many of your friends are also seeking orthodontic treatments to reduce the gaps between their teeth, and you can share your experiences with each other.

Contact McDermott Orthodontics to Learn More About Treatment for Adults

In Minnesota, you can visit McDermott Orthodontics to learn more about the orthodontic treatments that are designed for adults. Dr. Michael McDermott offers services to patients living in these areas:

• Delano – 763-972-4444
• Pequot Lake – 218-568-5600
• Brainerd – 218-829-1630
• Baxter – 218-829-1630

At McDermott Orthodontics, our patients can receive treatment with these orthodontic devices:

• Damon system – self-ligating devices
• Clear devices – made with clear brackets
• Invisalign aligners – suitable for adults
• Ceramic devices – made with color-matching brackets

With our top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment, we can determine how to improve the positions of your teeth with a few months or several years of orthodontic treatment. To learn more about orthodontic braces, schedule an appointment today.

Orthodontic Fact #8 Statistically Speaking, Over 1 million Americans over the Age of 18 Consult Orthodontic Clinics to Help Align Their Teeth.

McDermott Orthodontist
708 Elm Ave. E.
Delano, MN
55328
TEL: 763-972-4444

Mike McDermott

Dr. Michael McDermott earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Chemistry and Biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He followed his undergraduate degrees with a doctorate in dental surgery at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with highest distinction.

Dr. Mike then furthered his dental education by earning a masters and certificate in Orthodontics at the University of St. Louis in Missouri.