While sometimes challenging because skeletal growth has ended and we can no longer influence jaw growth, adult orthodontic treatment can be very rewarding for both patients and our staff. With today's technological advances, adults are able to invest in orthodontic treatment with excellent results. What's most gratifying is the beautiful esteem-building smile that is often the answer to a patient's lifelong dream. Factors such as periodontal problems, missing teeth, discolored teeth, the need for cosmetic procedures after orthodontics or possible orthognathic surgery are always considerations in adult orthodontic treatment. Cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including the patient's general dentist, orthodontist, periodontist and prosthodontist can give the adult patient the result they have sometimes waited years to achieve.