Are Adult Braces Worth the Trouble?

My oldest patient that underwent orthodontics was in their 60's.  There are many reasons and benefits, but ultimately, only YOU can decide if it is worth the effort.

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.

Braces work as well in adults as in children.  If you do not like you smile I would encourage you to see an orthodontist for orthodontic treatment.  I use a clear braces system in my office called SimpliClear.  It use clear wire and clear brackets which blend in well with the teeth so as not to be unsightly.  Remember your self esteem is very important; you don't have to live with crooked teeth.

Fully 30% of my patients are adults, and many are in their 50's and 60's.  My oldest orthodontic patient was 83.  We did a specific minor procedure to make it easier for her to clean her lower front teeth.  Improving the look and function of your smile and bite can pay dividends for life.  Luckily adults' teeth move almost as easily as kids' teeth.  With life expectancies ever increasing, the challenge is not just living longer, but maintaining quality of life as we age.