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

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 !