Blog: Adult Orthodontics

If you’re considering adult orthodontics but think it’s too late to straighten your teeth, we want to assure you that it’s not! With today’s orthodontic options, more and more adults are undergoing treatment and achieving the smiles they’ve always wanted.

Your Glendale dentist can evaluate your teeth and help you choose the best option for your needs and goals.

Remember, …

Updated in August of 2026

As an adult with misaligned or gapped teeth, you might assume orthodontics are just for kids and teens. But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to modern technology, adult orthodontics can discreetly and comfortably straighten your teeth—often in less time than you’d expect.

If crooked, crowded, or uneven teeth make you self-conscious or affect your …

If you have spent most of your life wishing for a straighter smile, adult orthodontics can be a game-changer. Treatment is fast - in many cases faster than metal braces - so you can achieve your goals in less time and with less inconvenience than you thought possible.

Choosing the Appropriate Option

There are several types of adult orthodontics available …

Are you an adult who’s self-conscious about your crooked or crowded teeth? Do you wish there was an easier solution than years of metal orthodontics?

Fortunately, today you have numerous options that are explicitly designed with the adult lifestyle in mind. Treatment with adult orthodontics is typically more convenient, requires less maintenance, and delivers faster results than bracket and wire …

Having orthodontic treatment is a big decision! Taking this step means that you will make an investment in time and money with the goal of enjoying a straighter, healthier smile that you are proud to show off.

So it can be a relief when you finish treatment and you can enjoy the results. However, you should know that orthodontic treatment …

Updated in May 2026

If you have had orthodontic treatment, you know that wearing your retainer as instructed is essential. You have invested a lot in your smile, and you’re thrilled with the results, but if you don’t wear your retainer regularly, you risk undoing all the hard work and time you've put in to get to this point. If …

You’ve gone through orthodontic treatment, and the big day is here! You’ve done everything right, and now it’s time to have your braces removed at our Glendale, CA dental office.

Freedom! Your teeth look great, and you’re ready to ride off into the sunset with your fabulous new smile. But wait. What’s the doctor’s saying about wearing a retainer? You …

"Doc, I used to wear braces, but I lost my retainer a long time ago and now these front teeth are getting crooked again"

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When most people think about orthodontic treatment, they have in mind a full set of metal braces worn for a number of years by an awkward-looking adolescent. But with today’s dental technology, many options are available for adults who would like their teeth straightened. 

Talk to Dr. Lucio Kim in Glendale about orthodontics if you are an adult who is …

More adults than ever are choosing to straighten their teeth. It’s no surprise, either, considering the innovative new orthodontic technologies that are available! People often associate braces with the awkward teenage years, and as a mature professional, the last thing you want is a flashback to middle school. Fortunately, today’s orthodontics for adults are both subtle and effective, allowing you …