Ten must-know questions about adult teeth

Ten must-know questions about adult teeth

1. Can adults do orthodontics

Many adults think that only teenagers can correct their teeth. Although their own teeth are very ugly, they have missed the opportunity to correct their teeth, and they can only regret it! In fact, the development of orthodontic technology has become more mature and perfect today. 

Generally, as long as the periodontal is healthy, there is no age limit for orthodontics.

2.  Why do adults need orthodontics?

  "Is it meaningless to correct it when you get older?" Of course not! After correction, having neat and beautiful teeth when smiling will make adults more confident and attractive in life and work. In addition to being beautiful, neat, and well-occlusal teeth, 

they are easier to clean and perform better chewing functions, thereby reducing the occurrence of dental caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and gastrointestinal diseases. It is not unreasonable to say that if you have good teeth, you will have a good appetite. 

Ten questions that adults must know about orthodontics.

3. Will there be premature loosening and loss of teeth after adult orthodontics?

Many adults who want to correct their teeth have such doubts: "The teeth after correction are easy to loosen and fall off." As a dentist, I want to say: This is definitely a misunderstanding! Tooth loss is mainly due to the lack of attention to oral problems. 

With age, there will be more and more problems. Teeth with severe caries, periodontal disease, occlusal trauma, etc. will eventually loosen and fall off one by one, and correction is for better maintenance. Dental health and function. Ten questions that adults must know about orthodontics.

4. How long does adult orthodontics take

   The bone remodeling ability of adults is relatively slow, so the correction time is longer than that of children in the growth and development period. Generally, the time is about one and a half to two years depending on the degree of difficulty.

5. Which orthodontic appliances can be selected for adult orthodontics

   In addition to the traditional metal aligners, there are also invisible aligners such as ceramic brackets, lingual aligners, and Invisalign, which completely solve the problem of adult wearing aligners that affect the appearance! 

Recently, more and more adults have come to our clinic to choose invisible correction.

6. What conditions in adults generally cannot be corrected

（1）. Correction is generally not recommended during pregnancy or if you are planning to become pregnant.

（2）. severe periodontal disease.

（3）. Severe temporomandibular joint disease.

（5）. There are implants or multiple fixed restoration bridges in the mouth, etc.

7. What problems should be paid attention to during adult correction

（1）. Don't be in a hurry! Adult orthodontics can not only achieve oral and facial beauty, but also improve chewing and pronunciation, but orthodontics is a long-term process that takes about two years.

（2）. Pay attention to good oral hygiene.

（3）. Return visits on time and cooperate with doctors very well.

8. What preparations should be made before adult correction

Adult oral problems are more complicated, such as caries, residual roots, gingivitis, mild periodontitis, etc. in the oral cavity before correction, all of which require early treatment before correction.

9. Post-orthodontic maintenance for adults

Maintenance after correction is particularly important. Persisting in wearing a retainer is not a short-term matter. During the maintenance period, it is necessary to strictly abide by the doctor's advice and review regularly.

10. What are the effects of wearing braces on adults

People always ask me if wearing braces will affect my eating and work. In fact, it doesn't affect anything, except that I can't bite hard and sticky ones, other things have no effect.