There are over 4 million Americans – about a quarter of which are adults – who are currently wearing braces in an effort to straighten their teeth. This is not simply because straight teeth tend to be more attractive; there are numerous benefits to having a perfectly aligned smile that make braces a worthwhile long-term investment. Adults should be fully aware of these benefits when considering orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children. Below are 5 important advantages of having straight teeth in Aurora.

Recently, a long-time patient of mine here at Grand Dental in Aurora mentioned that she and her family were going to be moving to Franklin Park in a few months’ time. Naturally, she was looking for recommendations on a new dental practice for her family, and I had great news to share. As luck would have it, we have a Franklin Park location as well! Though her situation turned out to be a very simple one, it got me thinking of how common it must be for people to move to new cities where their current dental practice doesn’t happen to have another location. Perhaps you’re new to our area and looking for a new dentist. To help you find the best practice for you, I’ve come up with several questions you can ask yourself during your search: