26 is a young age to pursue dreams, but not an age of hesitation. If you dreams of fixing overbite at 26, just head for the dentist and explore his/her views on the feasibility.

We’re living in a fast paced world where everyone is fighting against the clock to avoid missing the wonderful things which should be done at a certain age. See, the beauty seekers is following suit after a lot of celebrities have their teeth straightened, even though they still feel uneasy: can overbite be fixed at the age of 26?

Actually this question involves two aspects, one is the age of 26, and the other is overbite, a type of teeth deformity. We will elaborate on it below.

First, I’d like to get this straight, 26 is a proper age to get orthodontic treatment, not too early, nor too late. Actually there is no age limit for teeth straightening, so no worries. Some seniors even get this done at 60, and the result turns out just fine.

However, the treatment for adults may take a little longer, like one or two or even three years, as the adult’s teeth have been fully developed, and cannot move as fast as they were in the growth stage. Thus it is suggested that adult patients must have patience. After all, slow works yield fine results.

Second, the overbite issue.

Here’s what you will go through after arriving at the hospital: the dentist will examine your dental condition, determine whether it is a dental or skeletal overbite, predict the chances of success of orthodontic treatment and the possible outcome, and tell you the necessary preparations, the process and general cost of the procedure.

Dental overbite (caused by the misalignment of the teeth) or moderate skeletal overbite (caused by the malformation of the jawbone) can be fixed by correcting the teeth alignment. Patients with severe skeletal overbite who prefer not to get orthognathic surgery, can seek a professional orthodontist’s help to improve the facial appearance significantly.

Therefore, whether an overbite can be fixed at 26 depends on the severity of the overbite. If you’re eager to straighten your teeth, you can consult a dentist in timely manner. The dentist will inform you whether braces can bring you the expected results. If that is viable, you can receive orthodontic treatment.