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1420 Governors Dr. SW, Suite 200, Huntsville, AL 35801Monday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. · Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. · Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. · Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. · Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. · Saturday and Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Accepting new patientsDilip Goel, Dentist license (DMD) · AL License no. 000000(256) 555-0103
Goel OrthodonticsHuntsville, Alabama
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Orthodontics

Adults

Adults come to us for teeth that moved, teeth that were never straight, or a bite that wears. Treatment is braces or clear aligners, the same as for teens.

Adult teeth and gums may need your regular dentist's look first, and Dr. Goel will tell you if so. Visits are short, and Wednesday evenings are open for people who work.

In short

  • Braces or clear aligners

  • A visit every 6 to 10 weeks

  • Late hours on Wednesday

A young woman with braces smiles softly against a plain wall

What happens, step by step

  1. 01

    Step 1: The first visit

    A talk, photos, X-rays if needed, and the options, with the plan and fee in writing.

  2. 02

    Step 2: Your regular dentist

    If you have gum disease or an old crown, Dr. Goel may ask your dentist to look first.

  3. 03

    Step 3: Treatment

    Braces or aligners, with a check every 6 to 10 weeks.

  4. 04

    Step 4: After

    Retainers, and a few checks to make sure your teeth are staying put.

Good to know before you start

  • Comfort

    Putting braces on needs no numbing. Teeth may ache for a few days. You can ask for a break any time.

  • Other options, and waiting

    You could leave things as they are. Dr. Goel tells you what changes, if anything, if you wait.

  • Risks and after-care

    Teeth with gum problems need those treated first. Brackets and trays make cleaning harder, so you may see your dentist more often. Written after-care comes with your treatment.

  • How it's billed

    The fee covers the whole treatment, in writing before it starts. Some dental plans pay for adult braces and some don't; the front desk checks yours.

    How fees work

Questions about adults

Am I too old for braces?

No. Teeth can be moved at any age if the gums and bone are healthy. Dr. Goel checks that at your first visit.

Will people notice?

Clear brackets and aligners are less visible than metal. Dr. Goel shows you the choices.

Do I need to see my dentist too?

Yes. Keep up your cleanings. We'll send your dentist a note when treatment begins.

Can I come after work?

Wednesday visits run until 7 p.m.

Provided by an orthodontist

Dr. Dilip Goel, DMD, licensed in Alabama. His residency in orthodontics and his board status are listed on his page.

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