If You Are 52 Years Old is It Okay to Wear Invisalign?

Invisible braces (i.e., "Invisalign", "Clear Correct", etc.) is appropriate for individuals of all ages.  The most important thing to consider is the health of your gums and bone.  If you don't have bone loss around your teeth and if you are diligent with home care oral hygiene, then you may be an excellent candidate for invisible braces.

When you initiate orthodontic treatment of any kind, it's important to understand that it may be necessary for you to have dental cleanings on a more frequent basis (every 2-4 months).

Age is generally not a direct factor in Invisalign treatment. What is important is your gum and tooth health. A key thing that prevents Invisalign is periodontal disease. This must be sorted out before you can consider Invisalign. Talk to your orthodontist; they’ll be able to tell you if you’re a good candidate

Invisalign has no age limit. As long as your periodontal (gum and bone) health is good, you should be able to use Invisalign. In my orthodontic practice, we have been able to use Invisalign on children as young as age 10 and the eldest patient was in their 80’s. Your orthodontist will tell you whether or not you are a good candidate.

Invisalign was originally developed for adults.  The clear aligners allow people to improve the alignment of their teeth without the obvious look of braces.  An important thing to be aware of is that tooth movement in the presence of gum inflammation can speed up the progression of gum disease.  Be sure to have a thorough periodontal assessment and cavity assessment before you start.  In a healthy mouth, Invisalign is a fantastic treatment option for adults.

The only thing I would be cautious about is if you have periodontal disease then get that fixed, or if your teeth are broken, worn, chipped, yellowed, have pre-existing fillings, then you might want to consider saving the money you spent on Invisalign and put it toward porcelain veneers.

As long as you have your adult teeth present (as opposed to a child who may have some baby teeth present), age is not a factor when choosing between conventional orthodontics and Invisalign.  In our practice we have plenty of adults, many older than you, who are currently successfully undergoing Invisalign treatment.  Whether you are a candidtate or not depends largely on the complexity of your malocclusion.  Thanks !