At age 71, Katsusuke Yanagisawa, a retired Japanese schoolteacher, became the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest. At age 77, John Glenn became the oldest person to go into space. William Ivy Baldwin became the oldest tightrope walker at age 82, crossing the South Boulder Canyon in Colorado on a 320-foot wire.

You’re only as old as you feel, and you’re never too old to have straight teeth you’re proud of. So, if you’ve wondered, “Am I too old for Invisalign?” – you’re not!

Invisalign in Freedom can deliver your dream smile whether you’re 14 or 74. Read on to find out why it’s never too late to straighten your smile.

As a child, when you are taught about proper oral care, the vast majority of the lesson likely focused on teeth. Perhaps it was entirely about teeth.

While it makes sense that they would be prioritized, there is a lot more going on when it comes to oral hygiene. When your dentist in Freedom explains the parts of the mouth, it promotes oral care because you understand that teeth are only a part of the equation. 

Keep reading to learn about other components of your mouth that each plays their role to help you function normally.