Adult Orthodontics at Petrover Orthodontics
Braces and Invisalign Treatment for Adults at Any Age
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Adult orthodontics straightens teeth and corrects bites for grown-ups, using braces or Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Jonathan Petrover is an orthodontic specialist who treats adults every week, and your first visit is a free consultation, so you start with a clear picture of your options.
What Is Adult Orthodontics?
Adult orthodontics is straightening your teeth and correcting bite problems after your teenage years. It covers crowding, gaps, and bite issues like an overbite, underbite, or crossbite, treated with braces or Invisalign clear aligners.
If you feel late to this, you’re in good company. About one in three orthodontic patients today is an adult, according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
The real difference with adults isn’t whether teeth can move. It’s what we check before starting. Grown-up mouths can carry older fillings, crowns, or a history of gum issues, so we look at the whole picture first and plan treatment around what’s already there.
Why Choose an Orthodontic Specialist for Adult Treatment?
Choosing an orthodontist as an adult comes down to one question: who is actually planning and running your treatment? At Petrover Orthodontics, that person is Dr. Jonathan Petrover, an orthodontic specialist for more than 20 years. He treats adults across both our offices, so the specialist you meet at your consultation is the one who follows your case to the end.
Orthodontics is all we do. Dr. Petrover is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists, and the Florida Association of Orthodontists. He also completes 12 to 18 continuing-education courses every year, so the way we treat adult teeth keeps pace with how the field moves.
Experience shows up in the details. We’ve helped thousands of patients, and adult teeth behave differently from a teenager’s. A specialist who sees a full range of ages every week knows what to expect from yours.
The worry we hear most from adults isn’t really about the teeth. It’s about walking into a meeting with a mouth full of metal. That concern is fair, and it shapes how we plan adult treatment here.
- Discreet options for image-conscious adults, including public-facing professionals. Clear ceramic braces and Invisalign keep treatment low-key while you work.
- Every option under one specialist. We fit both braces and Invisalign and recommend the right one after we see your bite.
- Digital scans instead of putty. The scan is quicker and more comfortable, and it feeds straight into your plan.
- Everything included in your treatment fee. No surprise line items at the end.
- Flexible monthly payment plans with a down payment, and we accept most insurance and file it for you.
- Same-day emergency care whenever possible for a broken bracket, a poking wire, or a lost aligner, so a small problem doesn’t derail your week.
- Two convenient offices, in Wellington and Boynton Beach, with the same specialist at both.
We tell you what we see, lay out the choices that fit your case, and let you decide at your own pace. If a particular option isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you that too.
What Are the Best Braces Options for Adults?
Most adults have more than one good option, and the right one depends on your case, your job, and how visible you’re comfortable being. We fit all four of the choices below, so you’re choosing from options we provide and fit here.
| Option | How visible | Who it tends to suit |
|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | Most visible | A wide range of cases, from simple to more complex |
| Ceramic (clear) braces | Tooth-colored and low-visibility | Image-conscious adults and public-facing professionals |
| In-Ovation self-ligating braces | Braces-style, fixed to the teeth | Adults who want a fixed braces option |
| Invisalign clear aligners | Removable and discreet | Adults who want the least noticeable option and can wear them consistently |
Ceramic braces and Invisalign are two popular options for adults who’d rather treatment wasn’t obvious. Invisalign aligners are clear and removable, so you take them out to eat and to brush, and most people won’t notice them day to day. We’re an experienced Invisalign provider and fit aligners for adults at both offices. In-Ovation self-ligating braces are also available.
There isn’t a single option that’s best for everyone. The right choice depends on your bite and your routine. You can compare metal, ceramic and Invisalign options in more detail before you come in, and at your consultation we’ll look at your bite and your goals and talk through which choices make sense for you.
Invisalign vs Braces for Adults: Which Is Better?
The honest answer is that the right choice depends on your bite and your routine, not on one option being better than the other. Braces and Invisalign both move teeth with steady, gentle pressure, so neither is a shortcut around the other.
Invisalign aligners are clear and removable. You take them out to eat and brush, and most people won’t notice them at work, which is why image-conscious adults often ask about them first. They only work if you wear them close to full-time, though, so they suit some routines better than others.
Braces stay fixed to your teeth and handle a wide range of cases, from simple to more complex, with no daily wear-time to remember. Ceramic braces keep them low-visibility when discretion is the concern. You can read more about Invisalign, and at your consultation we’ll tell you which choices make sense for your case, and which don’t.
How Does Adult Orthodontic Treatment Work?
The basic biology of how teeth move is the same in adults. Braces use mild, constant pressure to move your teeth into their proper positions over time, as the Cleveland Clinic explains, and clear aligners work on the same idea. Healthy adult teeth respond to that pressure much as a teenager’s do.
- Full exam
- X-rays and digital scan
- Your plan and cost
Your first visit is the free consultation. It includes a full exam, digital x-rays, and a braces consultation, and we’ll take digital impressions with a scanner rather than putty. From there, Dr. Petrover builds a plan specific to your teeth and walks you through exactly what it involves and what it costs. No pressure, no surprises.
Once treatment starts, you’ll come in for regular check-ins so we can track how your teeth are moving and make small adjustments along the way. When your teeth are where they should be, you move into retainers to hold the result.
How Long Does Adult Orthodontic Treatment Take?
How long treatment takes depends on your case. Minor spacing or mild crowding moves faster than a bite that needs bigger changes, so there’s no single answer that fits everyone. The option you choose and how consistently you stick with it matter too, especially with aligners that need close to full-time wear. For a stage-by-stage look, see how long braces take for adults.
Your orthodontist gives you a realistic time estimate at that first consultation, once we’ve seen your teeth and your x-rays. Keeping your appointments helps treatment stay on schedule. A broken bracket or an appliance damaged by sticky, hard, or chewy food usually means an extra visit, which can add time, so we’ll show you what to avoid.
Are You Ever Too Old for Braces or Invisalign?
“Am I too old for this?” is the first thing many adults ask, whether they’re 25 or 65. The short answer is no. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment. What matters more than your age is the health of your teeth and gums.
Teeth can move at any age, which is why we treat patients from kids all the way to their 70s. If your teeth and gums are healthy, being an adult on its own doesn’t rule anything out.
Adult orthodontics helps with a few common situations:
- Crowded or crooked teeth that are hard to clean
- Gaps you’d like to close
- A bite problem such as an overbite, underbite, or crossbite
- Teeth that have shifted since you had braces years ago
The one thing we can’t do is confirm you’re a candidate from a web page. Some adults have gum or bone concerns that need attention first, and an in-person exam is the only way to know for sure. That’s exactly what the free consultation is for, so you leave knowing where you stand.
Plenty of our adult patients started right where you are now, unsure and a little self-conscious, and were glad they came in to ask.
How Much Does Adult Orthodontic Treatment Cost?
Cost is the other big question. The answer is that adult treatment doesn’t have a single price, because it depends on your case, the option you choose, and how long you’re in treatment. That’s why we don’t quote a number online. We quote it after we’ve seen your teeth.
What we can tell you upfront is how we make it manageable. Your treatment fee includes everything: diagnostic records, appliances, retainers, and follow-up visits. There aren’t separate charges waiting at the end. We also offer flexible monthly payment plans with a down payment, so the cost is spread out rather than due all at once.
Insurance often helps too. We accept most insurance and file the claims for you, including plans from Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Assurant, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, Delta Dental, and Solstice. Many adults are surprised how much more affordable treatment becomes once insurance and a payment plan are combined. Florida Medicaid’s standard orthodontic benefit is for qualifying recipients under 21, so if you have Medicaid as an adult, contact us and we’ll help you check your own coverage.
Your free consultation, a $249 value, includes a full breakdown of costs for your plan, so you’ll know the real number before you decide anything. You can also read more about our cost of treatment and payment plans and the insurance we accept.
Book your free adult consultation in Wellington · (561) 795-3055
Book your free adult consultation in Boynton Beach · (561) 364-0013
Related treatment and next steps
Ready for the next step, or still comparing? Most adults find it helps to weigh their options and the cost side by side before they book.
To weigh appliances side by side, compare metal, ceramic and Invisalign options. For the money side, read about cost of treatment and payment plans and the insurance we accept. You can also learn more about Invisalign, or see our orthodontist in Wellington and orthodontics in Boynton Beach.
When you’re ready, book your free consultation at either office:
Our Wellington office
Petrover Orthodontics, Wellington
2465 S State Road 7, Suite 600, Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 795-3055 · Mon to Thu 8am to 5pm, closed Friday · 4.9 stars, 294 reviews
Our Boynton Beach office
Petrover Orthodontics, Boynton Beach
9804 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(561) 364-0013 · 4.9 stars, 291 reviews
Frequently asked questions
What is considered adult orthodontics?
Is there an age limit for adults to get braces?
Can you still get Invisalign as an adult?
Will insurance pay for braces for adults?
Will FL Medicaid pay for braces?
How to get braces cheaper as an adult?
Is it worth getting braces as an adult?
This page is general information, not medical or dental advice, and reading it creates no patient relationship. Results vary, and suitability needs an in-person exam. Any prices mentioned are typical, not a quote. For advice about your own teeth, consult Dr. Petrover or a qualified professional.