I am 30 years old, can I still have orthodontics?

I am 30 years old, can I still have orthodontics?

Facing many occasions as an adult, choosing to keep silent is not because of indifference, but probably because of missing teeth. Ragged teeth not only affect a person's appearance, but also gradually change a person's personality, making him feel inferior. Therefore, many adults wish to have well-aligned teeth.

Orthodontics is the most direct way to treat misaligned teeth. However, many adults are hesitant about orthodontics. When asked why, it turns out that they think that orthodontics is something only children need. Adults have passed the golden age of orthodontics, and it is useless to have orthodontics! Moreover, 

adult orthodontics is more complicated than adolescent orthodontics. Because of the fear of trouble, orthodontics is delayed again and again.

Orthodontics is never too late!

Generally speaking, the earlier the orthodontic treatment is, the better, because when the deformity of the teeth begins to appear, it can be intervened to obtain more significant results. So, does it mean that orthodontics is the patent of teenagers? Adults have no chance of correction? Actually not!

Dental experts pointed out that there is no strict age requirement for orthodontics, and all orthodontic treatment targets are from teenagers to the elderly. Orthodontic treatment can be performed if the periodontal condition is good or the early periodontitis is stable after treatment. And from the perspective 

of doctor-patient cooperation, adult orthodontics has some advantages compared with teenagers. Adults can understand the meaning of the doctor more accurately, so as to better cooperate with the doctor's treatment and achieve the expected correction effect.

Adult orthodontics is complicated?

Not complicated! Regardless of adult orthodontics or adolescent orthodontics, the principle of tooth movement is almost the same, accompanied by the absorption and regeneration of bone around the teeth. The reason why orthodontics for adults is more complicated is that as adults grow older, 

some oral diseases appear: for example, some people's teeth are worn and worn; some people's gums have shrunk, and there are problems such as periodontitis. If these basic oral diseases are not treated in time, it will affect our orthodontics, so:

1. If you have dental caries and tooth decay, fill your teeth as soon as possible;

2. If the toothache is severe, such as pulpitis (inflammation of the tooth nerve), then root canal treatment should be done;

3. If you have periodontitis, you need to find a professional periodontist for tooth cleaning or subgingival scaling.

Of course, adults have limited growth potential because their teeth have basically developed. Under the traction of external force, the response of self-organization becomes slower, so the correction will be slower than that of teenagers. But in terms of the final treatment effect, 

there is no difference between adult orthodontics and adolescent orthodontics.