IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?

Orthodontic treatment improves health, aesthetics and oral function. So, even adults at any age, can benefit from an orthodontic treatment.

Reasons to consult an orthodontist

There are several reasons to consult a specialist in orthodontics.

did not make an orthodontic treatment as a child;
need to do oral rehabilitation because of tooth loss or the teeth moved.

Absence or loss of natural teeth.

Quite often, space closing of missing teeth with orthodontics is better then implants.

Gum problems

Straighted and aligned teeth ease tooth brushing and dental hygiene. Avoiding plaque accumulation on teeth diminishes the risk of dental decay and gum disease which can lead to teeth loss.

Implant placement and loss of space

When you loose a tooth, adjacent teeth tend to tilt towards the space closing it up. Teeth should be straightened with braces prior to implant placement.

Excessive grinding of teeth

Certain types of tooth bites can lead to excessive and asymmetric grinding of teeth. Orthodontic correction can prevent irreversible grinding of teeth.

Implant placement and excessive space in the arches

Space management in implant cases should be evaluated by your orthodontist besides your implant dentist. In some cases there is too much space or too little space in the arches. An Orthodontist can help you to solve this problem.

Problems with TMJ’s

There exists an association between some types of misalignment of teeth and/or jaws with TMJ’s problems.