--- title: Straightening Teeth Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore description: Adults have more options and more company than ever before when it comes to straightening teeth for cosmetic purposes through orthodontic treatment image: https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-361605748-png/images/will_farril_just_likes_to_smile-resized-600.png --- [![Fred W. Salvatoriello | New Hampshire Orthodontist](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-1306875926-png/images/FredWSalvatoriello_Logos.png?width=379&height=101&name=FredWSalvatoriello_Logos.png "Fred W. 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But times are changing. And just because someone is over the age of 30, 40 or 50, it doesn’t mean it’s too late for straightening teeth. In fact, one out of every five patients visiting an orthodontist is an adult, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. **Now you see it, now you don’t** Tremendous strides have been made in orthodontic technology over the past several years. Not only do these advancements help straighten your teeth faster, but they also help hide orthodontic appliances. Whether you’re interviewing for a job or hoping that first date turns into a second, you have more options than ever for receiving treatment that’s discrete. One of these treatments for straightening teeth is clear aligners, such as Invisalign, which is a clear plastic device that’s placed over teeth. Clear aligners are braces without the traditional look and feel. They can even be paired with a special imaging technology that allows patients to see their expected results well before the work is complete. To be considered a solid candidate for clear aligners, patients need to have all of their permanent teeth in place. Even if clear aligners don’t prove to be the best option for you, more traditional braces are more compact, low-profile and comfortable than ever before. **Achieving your ideal look without the stress**![Adult teeth trying to make a first impression](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-361603558-png/images/teeth_trying_to_make_a_good_first_impression-resized-600.png?width=276&height=276&name=teeth_trying_to_make_a_good_first_impression-resized-600.png) Whether you’ve lost teeth, have a bite or teeth that have collapsed or you’re looking to straighten crooked teeth, the good news is that you have affordable options. The average adult seeking restorative and cosmetic orthodontic treatment spends less than $5,000, according to the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. It wasn’t that long ago that if you were an adult undergoing orthodontic treatment, you were in the minority. But that’s **no longer the case today. **More and more adults are choosing to achieve that perfect smile later in life – and they have more options than ever before.While cost is one factor to consider when looking at orthodontic options for straightening teeth, another is how treatment may impact your day. Odds are that you’ll be able to do everything you’re already doing today – eating out, singing or playing an instrument and even kissing can all be done comfortably if you’re undergoing cosmetic treatment. **If you could fix one thing about your teeth what would it be? ** [![Requesting an Appointment? 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