About 4.5 million Americans wear braces or other dental appliances to straighten their teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Many more - an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the population - have some form of malocclusion or misaligned teeth and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.
Of the 4.5 million, it's certainly not all teenagers. What are many of the "older" patients opting for as a solution? Invisalign is a popular choice these days. This is a series of clear aligners that straightens teeth like metal braces and costs about the same, but is virtually invisible on your teeth.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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