Adult Orthodontics at Petrover Orthodontics

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.

We’ve helped thousands of patients, and we know adult teeth behave differently from a teenager’s.

For some adults, the worry isn’t really about the teeth. It’s about walking into a meeting with a mouth full of metal.

• 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. No goop or gagging, and it feeds straight into your plan.
• 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.

Dr. Petrover talks you through what he finds, lays out the choices that fit your case, and lets you decide at your own pace.

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; they just suit different cases.

Invisalign appeals to image-conscious adults, but results depend on wearing the aligners close to full-time, so it suits some routines better than others.

Braces stay fixed to your teeth and suit a wide range of cases, 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 Long Does Adult Orthodontic Treatment Take?

How long treatment takes depends on your case. For braces, treatment usually takes about 18 to 24 months, though it will vary with your case. Minor spacing or mild crowding usually moves faster than a bite that needs bigger changes. 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.

Dr. Petrover gives you a realistic time estimate at your consultation, once he’s 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.

How Much Does Adult Orthodontic Treatment Cost?

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 give a single price online, only the monthly examples on our cost page. We quote your own fee 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. We also offer flexible monthly payment plans with a down payment, so the cost is spread out rather than due all at once.

Insurance may help 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. Combining insurance with a payment plan can make treatment easier to afford. Florida Medicaid’s orthodontic coverage is for recipients under 21 when treatment is medically necessary, so if you have Medicaid as an adult, check with your Medicaid dental plan.

Your consultation 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.

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