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Adulting, Made Confident: Why Orthodontics Isn’t Just for Teens

At Hughes Orthodontics, we LOOOOOOVEEEE making your kids smile. So much so, we’ve been doing it for 3 generations. Yep, Hughes Orthodontics has been serving Alexandria, VA families since 1958. This year we’re focusing on confidence and how instilling it permeates everything we do…and that doesn’t end with kids or teens. Adult Orthodontics is a big part of what we do. 

 

We recognize that adulting can be hard, and the idea of braces as an adult can feel, let’s face it, icky. That’s why we have a number of options for adults only – and all of them are built to inspire confidence: 

 

Hughes Orthodontics’ Adult Smile Center: We wanted to show Alexandria our commitment to adult orthodontic patients so we created our Adult Smile Center. With its own entrance, private adults-only waiting room and spa-like atmosphere, it’s an experience altogether different from the one our kiddos have when visiting the orthodontist. Yes, you’ll still have Dr. Justin – his expertise, fun spirit and energy – but without the kiddos to share the focus. 

 

Smile Express by Invisalign: This adults only treatment option, offered exclusively with Invisalign and perfect for small tweaks, is a great way for our busiest adults to attain the smile they always wanted. It’s convenient, CLEAR, and easier on the budget (yes, adults, we know you care about those things – we do too!) It’s about half the cost of comprehensive treatment. 

 

Invisalign Clear Aligners: Speaking of comprehensive treatment and feeling confident; sometimes more than a few tweaks are required to really attain the smile you’ve always wanted. At Hughes Orthodontics, we offer Invisalign clear aligners as a discreet way to guide your teeth into an optimal position with a healthy bite. We start with a 3D scan (no goop of your childhood) and develop a custom treatment plan for every patient. You’ll even be able to see an approximation of your final smile from the get go! 

 

Grin Remote Monitoring: Ok, this one isn’t adult only but it’s a HUGE benefit. Not only does remote monitoring mean that Dr. Justin can keep track of your smile progress on a tighter schedule, it means that your treatment time will likely be even shorter and need fewer appointments. Less time out of your busy schedule, more time to do the fun adulting things – like date night! 

 

Regardless of which treatment plan you choose, we will always make you feel like the adult you are. From complimentary consultations to flexible financing options, we’re making this adulting decision an easy one. Let 2026 be the year you build your smile confidence with Hughes Orthodontics. Click below to get started!