6–18 months
Most adult cases, depending on how much movement is needed.
One price
The same range for braces, clear braces or aligners — priced by complexity.
0% interest
Monthly plans with a down payment at the start.
It is never too late — as long as your teeth and gums are healthy
Teeth move at any age. What changes after thirty is not whether treatment works, but how it fits around work, photographs, meetings and everything else in an ordinary week.
That is why most of our adult patients choose Invisalign® clear aligners: they are clear, removable, and you eat and drink normally. Plenty choose braces instead, and that is a perfectly reasonable decision — braces are driven by the bite rather than the appliance, and clear (ceramic) brackets are much less visible than metal.
A small number of adult cases are different: where the jaw itself is the problem, moving teeth alone will not hold, and we plan surgical orthodontics with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Aligners or braces — the honest comparison
Both straighten teeth and correct the bite. The differences are compliance, hygiene and, in rare cases, the bite itself.
| Consideration | Invisalign® | Braces |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Clear; more aesthetic, still visible | Metal is visible; clear brackets much less so |
| Removable | Yes — out to eat and to brush | No |
| Eating | Trays out for meals | Avoid hard, sticky foods |
| Cleaning teeth | Normal brushing and flossing | Extra care around brackets |
| Depends on | 20–22 hours of wear a day | Nothing — it works regardless |
| Best for | Adults who will keep trays in | Adults who would rather not manage trays |
What adult treatment costs in Franklin
Most adult treatment falls between $3,400 and $6,250 — the same range for metal braces, clear braces and Invisalign®. That fee covers records, the iTero scan, every adjustment, your first set of retainers and the post-treatment check-ins.
- One fee for every appliance — we price by complexity, not by product
- 0% interest plans — down payment at the start
- HSA and FSA dollars welcome
- Insurance verified before your first visit
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Adult aligner questions, answered
Is it too late for braces in my 40s or 50s?
No. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, teeth move at any age. Adult treatment typically runs 6 to 18 months, and a large share of our adult patients are in their forties, fifties and beyond.
Will anyone notice I am wearing braces?
That depends on what you choose. Clear aligners are clear, removable, and the more aesthetic option at work. Clear (ceramic) braces use tooth-colored brackets, so they are much less visible than metal — but they are still braces, and they are still visible up close. We will not tell you either one is invisible.
Can adults use Invisalign®?
Yes, and most adult aligner cases at our office are treated with Invisalign®. It is the adult system in the range — teenagers are treated with Invisalign Teen® and children with Invisalign First®. The names are not interchangeable.
What if I need jaw surgery?
For a minority of adult cases the underlying problem is the position or size of the jaw rather than the teeth, and moving teeth alone will not hold. That is surgical orthodontics, planned together with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Most adult cases need no surgery at all.
How much does adult treatment cost?
Most treatment at our office falls between $3,400 and $6,250, and that range is the same whether you choose metal braces, clear braces or Invisalign® — we price by how complex the bite is rather than by the appliance. Your exact fee is quoted in writing at the free exam.
Does insurance cover adult orthodontics?
Many adult dental plans exclude orthodontics entirely, which does not change whether treatment is possible — only how it is paid for. We are in-network with most major PPO plans that do carry orthodontic benefits, and we will verify your specific coverage and give you the same written quote either way.
Ready to see what is possible?
The free exam includes a digital scan and a written plan with fees.
Invisalign® clear aligners
The adult system in the aligner range — clear and removable.
Aligners for adults Teens & adultsSurgical orthodontics
When jaw surgery and orthodontics are planned together.
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One fee for every appliance, insurance verified, 0% plans.
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