Ask Dr. Stevens: “I’m 51 – am I too old for braces?”

Of course not! No one is "too old" for orthodontic treatment!

Recently, our staff at Stevens Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 15 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great.

In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Stevens can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

Because of a lifetime of wear, it is not uncommon for adult patients to require some cosmetic dentistry after orthodontics is completed in order to gain the maximum esthetic result. Dr. Stevens likes to work closely with your family dentist here in Tallahassee to give you the most esthetic and healthy smile possible.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Stevens would love to have you visit for a complimentary consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

Ask Dr. Stevens: Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?

Who’s afraid of the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Stevens Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Stevens can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

Because of a lifetime of wear, it is not uncommon for adult patients to require some cosmetic dentistry after orthodontics is completed in order to gain the maximum esthetic result. Dr. Stevens likes to work closely with your family dentist to give you the most esthetic and healthy smile possible.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Stevens would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

Patient Review of Dr. Stevens in Tallahassee

As an ODBW (Older Dude With Braces), I was hesitant to even get the procedure done. Within minutes of my first visit, Sheila and Caroline made me feel at home. Dr. Stevens has a wonderful staff who understood my busy life. My appointments were always on schedule and my wait times, nonexistent. Along with his skilled staff, he is pretty good too. :) My braces were only on for 14 months and my smile is perfect. I tell all the other ODBW's who inquire there is really only 1 choice...Dr. Stevens and his fantastic crew. The stickers for my calendar and the cookies are a great perk. Thanks Dr. Stevens!

Resolve to Give Yourself a Beautiful Smile Sooner from Stevens Orthodontics

We’re all making that annual list of new year’s resolutions. Why not add “straightening my teeth” to your list? At Stevens Orthodontics, we use SureSmile treatment, which on average takes 40% less time than traditional braces. By using state-of-the-art technology, the SureSmile process improves on conventional orthodontics in three important ways:

Digital Imaging

Instead of using a plaster model, we create a 3-dimensional representation of your teeth using advanced imaging technology.

Virtual Treatment Planning

We use special treatment planning software to create virtual simulations of your teeth and how they will move. This allows us to create the most efficient plan to move your teeth.

Shape-Memory Alloy

Based on your unique treatment plan, a robot bends an archwire made of a special alloy that gently moves your teeth directly into their final position.

Together, these technologies result in fewer visits to our office during treatment, more effective movement of your teeth, and a shorter and more comfortable experience than what can be expected from conventional braces.

Get started on that list of resolutions – give us a call now at Stevens Orthodontics to set up a consultation.You may just be smiling before the year is out!

Katherine Heigl Struggles with Crooked Teeth - Dr. Lucas Stevens

Everyone struggles with little imperfections. Making crooked teeth straight, stained teeth sparkling white and chipped teeth smooth is part of what I do as an orthodontist. The sense of renewed self confidence that comes to my patients after having some sort of reconstructive work is what makes my job worthwhile.

Consider Katherine Heigl, award winning actress, and considered by many the Grace Kelly of our day. She describes struggling with crooked teeth her whole life until finally there came a point when she said "enough is enough!" She decided to do something to straighten her teeth.

I think you will enjoy this clip. Please feel free to leave comments, tell me what you think! Have you ever struggled with this same problem? Have you felt the relief of smiling to reveal a straight, bright smile after hiding crooked ones for so long? Contact us so we can hear your story, or help you create a new beautiful smile and a story of your own!