Braces are also useful in adulthood. The general age for braces is around 13 to 45 years old, and it is advisable to consult a professional orthodontist before proceeding with treatment.
It is generally best to wear braces between the ages of 13 and 18, when all the permanent teeth have erupted, and the speed as well as the effect of orthodontic treatment is better. However, there is no definite age limit for wearing braces, and generally braces can be used to straighten teeth even after adulthood.
However, due to the reconstruction of the alveolar bone and the periodontal condition may change after adulthood, the time needed for braces after adulthood may be relatively longer, and the difficulty of orthodontic treatment may also be relatively greater, and the expected results achieved by orthodontic treatment may also be reduced, so it is necessary to analyze the situation comprehensively before considering the treatment.
Adults wearing braces need to go to the hospital orthodontic department to take panoramic film and lateral film, and collect intra-oral and extra-oral image data analysis, to determine the program can be considered to choose traditional metal braces, metal self-ligating braces, invisible braces, etc. for orthodontic treatment, in the wearing of braces during the need to pay attention to oral hygiene, to prevent dental caries.