[Questions that are bothering you] Can I get my teeth straightened as I get older?
In the doctor’s view, age is not the only standard can be orthodontic, the key to oral conditions.
1, to know and teenagers are different, adults have no growth potential, some have aging recession, and adults may have such or such problems in the mouth, such as dental caries, periodontal disease, so want to move the teeth in the mouth requires a professional orthodontist to develop a special treatment plan.
Be prepared: Adults may have an increase in treatment compared to teens.
2, to the formal medical institutions, find a professional orthodontist, as far as possible to fully inform their appeals and physical conditions, so that professional doctors tailored for you personalized correction plan.
3, must be thoroughly treated before orthodontic caries, for patients with more cavities, recommended regular fluoride treatment.
If there is periodontal disease, systematic periodontal treatment should be carried out before correction, and oral hygiene training should be accepted to control periodontal disease in a stable state and then correct as appropriate.
Adults orthodontic, more is the pursuit of “self-affirmation” to complete the heart of the long-cherished wish.
