According to the American Association of Orthodontists, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult 18 and older. More than 1 million adults are getting orthodontic treatment now and that is up almost 60 percent from 10 years ago. The days when braces were only for affluent kids are gone, more and more adults are deciding its not too late to fix dental problems or transform their smiles for cosmetic reasons says Children dentist.

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