With a growing universality of orthodontics, more and more adults would like to seek orthodontic treatment for improving their appearance. Here we are going to present some matters needing attention of orthodontics for adults.

1. Will I be too old to seek orthodontic treatments?

Absolutely not. Age is never a problem for orthodontics. If you always can’t make up your mind because of the concern that there will be a poorer result for an older man, than you can make your decision now. There are a lot of adults who have achieved a set of straight teeth through orthodontics.

As for adults, seeking an orthodontic treatment can be viewed as a pursuit for healthy life, decent image and happiness. We must admit that it would be a wise choice.

2. When is a combined treatment needed?

For those adult patients who have teeth deformity along with other dental diseases, a combined treatment is necessary. It may requires the cooperation among several dentists to complete the treatment procedures. An appropriate treatment plan will not only yield a greater result with half efforts, but also save money for patients.

3. How to choose a treatment plan?

In general, the first step of orthodontic treatment will be a thorough checkup. Based on analysis of the checkup result, dentists will work out a proper treatment plan, together with the corresponding fees. Patients ought to make a choice after taking their specific conditions into consideration. It’d better to choose an experienced dentist.

4. How long will it take for orthodontics?

The duration of orthodontics for adults ranges from 2 months to 24 months. It varies from person to person. Since the growth of adults have basically been completed, there will be a slower speed for reconstructing alveolar bone and shifting teeth. Therefore, the duration of orthodontics for adults will be longer than that for children.

5. What kind of orthodontic appliance should I choose?

No matter what kind of appliance you choose, there is definitely a coexistence of advantages and disadvantages. The one that suits you the most would be the one of the best. You can make your final decision based on your personal situation as well as suggestions from your dentist.

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