# How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Orthodontic Industry

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Podcast: [The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo: Aging Populations, Birth Rates, and Economic Impact](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-demographics-podcast-with-fexingo-aging-populations-birth-rates-and-economic-impact-7871733)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:30:54+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-demographics-podcast/episode-0102.mp3
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## Resource

Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates are reshaping the orthodontic industry. With fewer children needing braces, practices are pivoting to adult patients — Invisalign, clear aligners, and cosmetic treatments now drive revenue. The hosts examine data from the American Association of Orthodontists showing that adult orthodontic cases have grown 40 percent since 2010, while child cases have plateaued. They discuss how Align Technology adapted its marketing, how solo practitioners are consolidating into large DSOs, and what this means for dental insurance and the future of orthodontic care. A focused look at one profession caught in the demographic shift. #Orthodontics #FallingBirthRates #Demographics #Invisalign #AlignTechnology #AdultOrthodontics #ClearAligners #DentalInsurance #DSO #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #AgingPopulation #OrthodonticIndustry #DentalCare #Braces #Podcast #HealthEconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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