Is There an Age Limit for Orthodontic Treatment?

Is There an Age Limit for Orthodontic Treatment?

Today, orthodontic treatment has been highly developed thanks to the techniques used in modern technology. The long-term treatments or old-fashioned braces, which were the nightmares of the patients, have been replaced by modern methods. We have clear aligners, lingual braces, porcelain, and much more modern metal brackets than traditional models whereas the only alternative for the patients was metal braces in the past.

Although braces have been used for a long time, the demand for orthodontics has increased in recent years. Many people may not have naturally straight and pearly teeth as they wish and the most effective solution to this problem is wearing braces. However, there are some wrong assumptions about braces such as this treatment only works in younger ages, and doesn’t give positive results in older patients. It is correct that orthodontic treatment, which fixes the crowded teeth, used to preferred by children and teenagers between the ages of 12-16. Indeed, everyone wants to have beautiful teeth and a brilliant smile. Therefore modern dentistry has improved different orthodontic methods such as clear aligners, lingual braces, and porcelain brackets, which are more popular among older patients.

You may also question whether there is a lower limit of age for the treatment. The deciduous teeth are expected to be fallen off and replaced with the main teeth before starting orthodontic treatment, which occurs around the age of 12. If the treatment is started before this, these main teeth will come out during the process and will extend the treatment time. You should know that starting orthodontic treatment just before puberty or at the beginning of puberty will shorten the process if the disorder in teeth is related to the jaw or bone structure.

To sum up everything that has been stated so far, there is no age limit for getting orthodontic treatment. It is possible to correct crooked, crowded, or deformed teeth with braces at any age. However, it should not be overlooked that the earlier the treatment is started, the easier and faster results will be obtained. Particularly, the age range of 11-14 before adolescence is considered the best time for orthodontic treatment.

You can contact us 24/7 to get a free consultancy from our experienced specialist orthodontists if you want to learn more details about braces and orthodontic treatment at Okutan Dental Clinic. We would like to remind you that we have taken all measurements against the Covid-19 pandemic and you can visit us with peace of mind.