Adult Orthodontics

You can have a healthy, beautiful smile at any age.

Thanks to the latest advances in orthodontics, adults can now enjoy the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile and healthy teeth. At Violet Orthodontics, we have orthodontic solutions and treatment choices that are suited for people of different age groups and lifestyles. The ages of our patients range from 8 to 65 years, with one out of every five being an adult.

There is hardly any need to change your lifestyle. You just have to be careful with hard and sticky foods. Other than that, you can almost do anything with braces; like sing, play musical instruments, drink wine, tea and coffee, dine out and even be photographed!

I have lived with crooked and crowded teeth all my life. Why should I have treatment now?

When your teeth are crooked, they are harder to clean and will wear unevenly. With time, this will result in tooth decay, gum disease and loss of teeth. Orthodontic treatment can inhibit painful periodontal problems, costly implants and the need for dentures, as you grow older. Our patients consistently give us high marks for treatment outcomes achieved. Our techniques make tooth movements more comfortable, intervals between appointments longer and often shorter treatment time.

If you think that your bite needs correction or you'd like to improve your smile, get an orthodontic consult. We will let you know if braces can help you. Crooked teeth and uncorrected bites may lead to tooth decay, gum disease, abnormal wearing of teeth, tooth loss and jaw joint pains. If left uncorrected, the problems are likely to get worse, making dentures and dental implants more likely in the future.

"Dr. Violet and her staff made my Orthodontic experience incredible. She is very passionate about Orthodontics; it’s not just a “job” to her. From the moment I walked in until the very end, she always took the time to explain every step of the process to me, answered any questions and addressed any concerns I had. She even worked with her staff to accommodate my schedule as I made a career move out of state. The best part of my entire experience was looking in the mirror at my beautiful smile. That reflects more passion and expertise than any words I could write."

“I absolutely LOVE my teeth. It's hard to believe that they are mine, they are so straight!! I have received so many compliments on having such a great smile. I could never thank you enough! Also, when I went into work this week, my team bought me a 41 oz bag of Skittles and a tub of Jelly Belly Jelly Beans! It's interesting, because of the awesome habits I obtained while having my braces on, I brush my teeth after eating candy now- I don't want the sugar sitting.”

- Christina Zyzniewski

"The quality that I found to be most refreshing about my orthodontic experience with Violet Barbosa, M.D.S.,D.D.S. is that she explained everything to me with such enthusiasm that I could tell that she views her work as an art and a science. As my treatment progressed I found out how correct my initial impression of her was. She knows what she is doing and is refreshingly honest and happy to answer any questions that you may have."

- Robert Incorvia