Thames Orthodontics, P.C. Building Healthy Smiles for Confident Tomorrows
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Dr. Allyn M. Thames III
Thames Orthodontics, P.C.

868-A North Dean Road
Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: 334-501-7000
Fax: 334-501-7062

121 North 20th Street
#20 Medical Arts Center
Opelika, AL 36801

For Adults

Braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your teeth and gums are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed especially for adults.

Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.

Good news! Today, new techniques and appliances allow us to greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits, shorten treatment time and may allow you to choose from several options. Your options may include metal braces, clear or translucent braces, or Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are a series of customized removable trays that straighten your teeth. Also, lingual braces that attach to the back of your teeth are available for many adults. Lingual braces are a great option for adults who need to wear braces, but do not want them to be visible.

A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it’s never too late to improve their greatest asset - their smile.

Results may vary in individual cases. Photographs used are of models, not actual patients.