My mom had braces when she was a teenager just like most people, yet her teeth are crooked and crowded.  She always told me it was because her dentist in college allowed her wisdom teeth to come in.  I never understood that until I was a bit older and had my wisdom teeth out.

When I was growing up, I guess it wasn’t normal or expected for adults to get braces.  Maybe they thought it wasn’t practical or possible, I don’t know.  But these days, more adults are getting braces than ever before.

Possibly it’s because of how many more choices there are.  In Washington DC invisalign is pretty popular.  Instead of cementing metal brackets to each tooth Invisalign fits your teeth with invisible clear plastic caps.  Every couple of weeks or so you get new ones, and this process slowly shifts your teeth to where your Washington DC cosmetic dentist wants them to be.

Of course you can also get traditional braces, but who would want that when more discreet options abound?

If you are looking for a dentist DC has plenty of good ones who can offer a consultation and help you get your teeth straightened out.  I just wish something like this had been available for my mom when I was growing up!

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