If you haven’t made a resolution for the new year, we suggest making 2021 the year of dental braces. It’s never too late to change your smile, align it, and get it the healthiest it can possibly be. While adolescence is the easiest time to shift teeth and their roots, adults are excellent orthodontic patients. Now is a great opportunity to change your smile permanently and for the better.

Improve Your Oral Health

Have you suffered from too many cavities even though you brush and floss and see your dentist regularly? Do you grind and clench your teeth or have a popping and painful jaw? The alignment of your teeth may be to blame for problems like these and so many more. When your teeth are straight, they are easier to clean, to reach all the little crevices. You’ll have a healthier smile after braces and be far less susceptible to oral health problems. Put in the time now to straighten your teeth, and you’ll find yourself spending less time at the dentist for repairs in the future.

Upgrade Your Appearance

Unhappy about how your teeth look or self-conscious about your smile? Braces can make all the difference. The last thing you might want to do is sport brackets and wires and draw attention to a metal mouth, but that’s where Invisalign comes in. If you’re a good candidate for this orthodontic alternative, you can straighten your smile discreetly with super-thin, super-snug, clear aligners. Invisalign won’t interfere with your daily life and is hardly noticeable. Adults love this option, and it’s even possible for some teens too.

Boost Your Confidence

With every new year comes a wish for better, bigger, brighter, happier. The right course of orthodontics can deliver in all these areas. While it does take time to adjust to any type of orthodontics, and it takes time to complete the treatment, once the work is done, you’ll have a stunning, straight smile that will last for a lifetime (as long as you wear your retainer as instructed!). If you qualify for a more expedited version of Invisalign, your treatment might be complete in six months, though most cases take an average of one year. The results of braces will change your appearance and improve how you see yourself.

Do Something for Yourself

Chances are, you’ve been spending much of 2020 just getting by or supporting the needs of others. It’s time to claim 2021 for yourself – at least when it comes to your health and wellness. Start over with your smile and invest in dental braces.

If weight loss or self-improvement are always your go-to resolutions on every January 1, tweak your expectations for yourself this year. Do a slow burn, a methodical change, and your resolution will stick. After all, once you start, those dental braces aren’t going anywhere. Commit, dedicate yourself, and succeed in improving your smile.

Schedule a consultation with orthodontists Drs. Roberts or de Marsche in Center City to find out whether you’re a good candidate Invisalign or other orthodontic treatment. Contact us today.