(Newswire.net — February 6, 2014) Aurora, Colorado — Everyone remembers being a kid growing up and worrying about having to get braces. If you weren’t one of them, you probably knew someone that had to wear those uncomfortable metal brackets and wires for what seemed like years. Now that you’re all grown up, you may be looking at your smile in the mirror and wondering if you shouldn’t have gotten braces, too? As Aurora orthodontist Dr. David Garlock explains, braces aren’t just for kids anymore. “I’m an adult,” says Dr. Garlock, “and I went through orthodontic treatment!”
Most people’s aversion to orthodontic treatment comes from a rooted fear of pain and discomfort of having braces in their mouths. However, with the advancements in technology and treatments, getting adult orthodontic treatment can actually be very comfortable and unobtrusive.
“What I did when I went through treatment was I used Invisalign,” says Dr. Garlock. Invisalign is a treatment option where a patient wears a clear liner that move the teeth in a gentle and efficient manner, and is relatively painless. “In the past it was a thing that was thought to be just for kids, just for teenagers. And now with the advancements of technology with the more comfortable wires, more comfortable brackets, the clear brackets, and especially Invisalign; you’re seeing more and more adults getting orthodontic treatments.”
Another aspect that is making adult orthodontic treatment more appealing is the effect it can have in their day to day lives. “I was reading an article that came from the American Association of Orthodontists,” says Dr. Garlock, “And what they found was that 75% of adults that went through orthodontic treatment actually perceived an increase or a positive change in their careers or personal relationships.” Because of this level of satisfaction and positive results with their procedures, more adults are recommending orthodontic treatments to their adult friends and family. “I think that says a lot about how people are perceiving orthodontic treatments as adults.”
Aurora orthodontist Dr. Garlock and his staff at Garlock Orthodontics provide a wide range of orthodontic treatments to patients of all ages, from kids braces and Wildsmiles brackets to Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and more. At their Aurora office, they provide complimentary consultations to help determine what course of treatment is right, or if orthodontic treatment is even necessary. “We can meet and talk about what option might be best for you and really give you the confidence you can go through treatment.” Garlock orthodontics is currently accepting new patients. Anyone that would like to schedule a consultation is encouraged to call the Garlock Orthodontics office or visit their website.
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