"I'm 41 years old - I'm probably too old for braces, right?"

Of course not! One of the first things we tell older patients is that no one—and we mean, no one—is "too old" for braces.

In fact, our staff at Romani Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic not too long ago: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent in just a little over 14 years! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age and society when looks matter as much as the next thing, and at a time when evenly-aligned and beautiful teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Kirsten Romani can be successful at any age, and we know that you adults especially appreciate the benefits of a healthy and beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we invite you to come in for a initial free consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

You may also ask us any question related to orthodontic treatment on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/RomaniOrthodontics.

Happy Tuesday!

Ask Dr. Romani: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask Dr. Kirsten Romani how Invisalign is different than braces. Actually, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign at Romani Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign, a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, not only straighten your teeth, but can improve your oral health as well! Here are a few ways Invisalign can help improve your health, while shaping your natural, beautiful smile:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, we encourage you to ask Dr. Romani during your next scheduled appointment. Dr. Romani is a Certified Invisalign Premier Provider in East Providence and Chepachet and surrounding communities.

You may also post your question on our interactive Facebook page! Have a great weekend everyone!

Romani Orthodontics reminding you of the dangers of heat exhaustion this summer

With the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the Eastern Seaboard this summer, we want you to be extra careful when you’re out and about. Last week, Good Morning America ran a segment on the many ways you can protect yourself from heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related conditions this summer. And, here are a few summer safety tips from our friends at WebMD.

Dr. Romani and team encourage you to watch this short clip and remember to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out! We hope you’re having a GREAT summer! Don't forget to share your smile photo on our web site for a chance to win an iPad!

Show Us Your Summer Smile, Win an iPad!

Our summer photo contest has begun, and this year we are offering the ultimate prize- a brand new Apple iPad! To enter, upload a photo of you with your best smile onto our contest page - contest.romaniorthodontics.com . Let your friends and family know about this contest, and to have them vote for you! The entry with the most votes wins the iPad! Be Creative with your entries, because the most creative entry (determined by our team) will win a $100 gift certificate to Best Buy!

Good luck!