Are Adult Braces Worth the Trouble?

If you can relate to the above statement, then you are not too late.  My full treatment patients have gone into their late 70s and as long as the health of the bone structure is good, then there are few limitations.  Obviously, the older patient typically has more crowns and bridges, etc.  These do create more challenges, but as a group, orthodontists are very creative.  So go for it young lady or man!  You are only as old as you accept.

Only you can determine the importance of your smile.  If you aren't happy with your smile, then you can always schedule a consultation with an orthodontist to evaluate what your treatment options are.  There is no upper age limit as to when one should get orthodontic treatment.  I have a few patients in their 60's and even a few in their 70's in active orthodontic treatment.
The beauty of clear aligner systems such as Invisalign is that more adult patients are willing to seek orthodontic treatment to obtain healthier smiles without having to resort to braces.

Hi, no one is too old for braces! Depending on your situation, you may be able to get your teeth straightened in about 6 months with a system called Six Month Smiles.  If you want straighter teeth, but you don't want to go through the "trouble" of a complete comprehensive braces system that often takes 2 years, you could consider a 6 month option that uses simple movements...and the braces and wires are white too.

Only you can decide if it's more trouble than you're willing to go through to straighten your smile, but nowadays it's much less trouble than it used to be.