It used to be a rite of passage in your teenage years to have braces. The thinking was, 'get them fixed before your jaw bones mature.' You can most certainly get braces beyond your youthful years. The techniques and technologies are the same, whether you're in your teens, 20s, 50s and beyond. The results are the same too: aligned teeth that look good and work properly. A dentist and orthodontist can improve almost anyone's smile.
Learn more about braces:
- What are braces?
- What causes crooked teeth?
- What is orthodontics?
- How do braces work?
- Are there different kinds of braces?
- How do I know if I need braces?
- Is it ever too late to get braces?
- What should I know before getting braces?
- What else is involved with getting braces?
- What is an orthodontic adjustment and how is it done?
- When can changes in the teeth be seen after getting braces?
- Why do braces cause discomfort?
- When wearing braces, are there things to avoid?
- How long do I have to wear my braces?
- Do braces stain teeth?
- Is orthodontic treatment for adults different than treatment for children and teens?
- Can I get braces if I have fixed bridges and/or crowns?
- Can I still get braces if I am missing teeth?
- Do I still need to visit the dentist when I have braces?
- After braces, will my teeth stay straight forever?
- Do I need braces on all my teeth if only the top or the bottom teeth are crooked?
- Are there any ‘side effects’ to having braces?
