Orthodontic treatment after the age of 20 should mean orthodontic treatment after the age of 20. Orthodontic treatment after the age of 20 belongs to the range of adult orthodontics, which is generally not harmful, but there will be some complications occurring, such as longer orthodontic cycle, greater impact on periodontal tissues, higher costs, etc.
1. Longer orthodontic cycle: 20 years old has passed the period of rapid jaw growth and development, so orthodontic treatment may be slower, resulting in longer orthodontic cycle.
2. Increased impact on periodontal tissues: In the process of orthodontics, the use of brackets, arch wire, etc. will cause adverse stimulation of the gum tissue, so that the surface of the teeth is not easy to clean, resulting in the accumulation of plaque, gingivitis, periodontitis, caries, and other diseases are prone to occur.
3. Higher cost: because 20 years old may face the university, work into society, the aesthetic requirements will be higher, generally more will choose lingual orthodontics or invisible orthodontics and other orthodontic methods that are not easy to see, it will increase the cost of orthodontic treatment, in addition, adult orthodontics due to the more complex, the charge may also be higher.
If you have orthodontic needs after the age of 20, you should go to a professional medical institution, and under the guidance of a professional doctor, choose the appropriate orthodontic method to complete orthodontic treatment, in order to avoid adverse consequences.