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“How Much Do Braces Cost?”

July 15, 2026November 5, 2013 by seo

It is never too late to perfect your smile, and straight teeth can improve an adult’s social and professional life. Still, many adults are apprehensive when making a decision to undergo an orthodontic procedure. Because of this, Dr. David Alpan seeks to address your concerns and questions regarding braces.

Aren’t I too old for braces?

People of all ages rely on orthodontic treatment to help them achieve the straight, beautiful smile they’ve always wanted. Properly aligned teeth increase confidence, but braces help patients attain more than an aesthetically pleasing smile. Crooked teeth can have adverse effects to the way you chew and talk. The effects worsen over time, and crooked teeth can contribute to periodontal disease and premature wear of tooth enamel. Many adults choose braces to straighten their teeth. In fact, one-third of our patients are adults.

90211 Orthodontist Offers Clear Braces

July 15, 2026October 23, 2013 by seo

Despite the desire for a gorgeous smile, many people are hesitant to receive metal braces. Between the appearance and discomfort, often people would rather endure a smile filled with crooked or crowded teeth. Thankfully, at Aesthetic Orthodontics, we offer practically invisible alternatives to traditional braces. In today’s blog, your 90211 orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, discusses the benefits of Invisalign and Incognito lingual braces.

When Adults Need Braces in Century City

September 21, 2026September 23, 2013 by seo

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You had braces at 13. Your parents paid for them, and you wore the retainer, mostly. Now your bottom teeth are crowding again, and you catch yourself smiling with your mouth closed on video calls. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you’re not too old. Plenty of adults are fixing something that didn’t hold the … Read more

The Difference that Adult Braces Can Make in Century City

July 15, 2026August 16, 2013 by seo

The need to straighten crooked teeth isn’t confined to young children, although traditional orthodontic treatment is typically associated with younger generations. In fact, crooked teeth can have a profound impact on your confidence as an adult, whether from the diminished appeal of a crooked smile or the possible embarrassment of wearing metal braces for a couple of years. The impact can be even more severe if your career depends on the appearance of confidence. Your Century City orthodontist understands this apprehension, and since ignoring crooked teeth should never be an option, Dr. Alpan innovative braces to suit your adult sensibilities, such as Invisalign clear braces that don’t utilize brackets and wires at all.

Invisalign Clear Braces—for the Image-Conscious Professional

There are a number of discrete orthodontic options designed to maintain discretion throughout your treatment, such as tooth-colored brackets and wires or lingual braces that are fitted behind your teeth. As one of the more popular choices, Invisalign clear braces chooses to ignore traditional brackets and wires, instead using a series of custom-designed, clear acrylic aligners.

Aren’t I too old for braces?

Invisalign Clear Braces—for the Image-Conscious Professional

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