Orthodontics for Adults

Orthodontics are Not Just for Kids
Orthodontic treatment is often associated with being for children or teens because the majority of people you might see in treatment are in those younger age groups. Certainly, treatment is encouraged at a young age, when the bone in the jaw is not as dense and therefore resistant to change. But it’s never too late to correct your bite or straighten your smile!

Adults have different issues to address when it comes to orthodontics and other dental care. Teeth may be worn or missing, which doesn’t cause the same issues as teeth that grow in with poor alignment. Jaw problems might have worsened over time, as well. We have the ability to create a plan that incorporates several different types of treatments as well as basic orthodontics.

Many adult patients had braces as teenagers, and either want to take their care a step further, or correct some backsliding that may have occurred since then. We can use Invisalign and accelerated orthodontics methods for correction in half the time.

Adults are often more sensitive to the appearance of braces and other appliances, perhaps because they have fewer peers with braces than pre-teens do, or simply because of jobs and activities at which appearance is important. No one wants the glint of braces to distract from their major presentation or stage debut or ID photo. That’s why we offer such discreet options as clear brackets and Invisalign™ clear aligners.


Raman Orthodontics 
Jim Raman, DMD 
1600 Lake Murray Boulevard 
Columbia, SC 29212 
(803) 212-0996 
RamanOrtho.com