As for those with teeth misalignment, the best timing for orthodontics is now. Why is that? Actually, there’s no age limit for orthodontics. Dentists will develop different treatments for patients at different ages.

      Myofunctional appliance can be applied for children under age 12 who are still at the period of mixed dentition. With the growing force of teeth as guidance, myofunctional appliance works by changing unhealthy oral habits, like breathing through mouth and biting lips. It is conducive to both the growth of facial profile and overall health. Besides, the permanent teeth erupting afterwards will be more straight as well. 

      For children over age 12, they have completed the mixed dentition and can seek for orthodontic braces, including metal braces, subtranslucent porcelain braces and invisible braces. With the greatest potential for physical growth, adolescence is the perfect time for orthodontics. Orthodontics at this age requires a shorter duration, generally within 12 to 18 months. 

      When it comes to orthodontics for adult, there isn’t a maximum age, because our teeth are moving slightly throughout our life. By far the eldest man seeking orthodontics is 75 years old. And a large part of population seek orthodontics at their thirties or forties. It requires a longer duration of orthodontics for adults, generally within 18 to 24 months. However, if you choose invisible braces, the process may last shorter than that of ordinary metal braces. 

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