Can Adults Get Braces? Yes. And They Should!

Can adults get braces?

Believe it or not, many adults wonder if they can get braces. The answer is a resounding yes—in fact, if you’re an adult thinking about getting braces, then you probably should seek orthodontic treatment.

Why?

Most people associate braces with the pre-teen years, and assume that orthodontics are simply for cosmetic purposes, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only are braces one of the best non-invasive treatments for crooked or misaligned teeth, but opting for orthodontic treatment as an adult is actually one of the best choices you can make for your long-term oral health.

Keep reading to find out why you—and adults of all ages—should consider getting braces.

Why Do Adults Need Braces?

Ever wonder why adults actually need braces?

While getting straight teeth—and the perfect smile you’ve always wanted—is a huge perk, it’s certainly not the only reason, or benefit, to getting braces as an adult. The reality is that the alignment of your teeth are directly linked to your overall dental health, and braces, like any orthodontic treatment, are an investment in your health.

In fact, getting braces can dramatically improve your overall dental health—they can even help ensure that you keep all of your original teeth throughout your entire life.

When teeth or crooked, crowded, or misaligned, they provide the perfect hiding place for harmful, hard-to-clean bacteria. When left untreated, the bacteria can ultimately lead to periodontal disease (gum infections).

What’s more, getting braces helps protect your adult teeth from serious long-term damage from abnormal trauma: when teeth are out of position, even simple things like chewing food can cause your teeth to bang into each other at odd angles, which eventually leads to wear and tear, chipping, cracking, and other perfectly preventable trauma.

Adult Braces: Even More Benefits

Perhaps one of the most important benefits to getting braces as an adult—other than achieving a perfect smile—is the preventative aspect orthodontics provide.

When you get braces, the oral health benefits are such that they all but guarantee that you keep your original teeth throughout your entire life: that means avoiding costly and painful dental procedures down the line, including having teeth pulled, restored, replaced with dental implants, and more.

The truth is, braces aren’t just a long-term investment in your oral health, and your overall health: they’re an investment in you.

To find out about the benefits of orthodontic treatment for adults, schedule an appointment today.

12 Responses to Can Adults Get Braces? Yes. And They Should!

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

I am glad you read my blog and found it helpful! If you would like to ask more questions or learn more about braces and the oral health benefits, you are welcome to call our office at (925) 676-8485. Thank you!

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

I appreciate your comment and taking the time to read my blog! If your mom has any questions or concerns about braces I would be happy to speak with her. Our office phone number is (925) 676-8485. Thanks!

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

Thank you for the comment! Yes, braces have such great oral health benefits that people are not aware of. If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health please give our office a call at (925) 676-8485.

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

Thank you for reading my blog and leaving feedback. If your husband has a history of cavities, he might need to be careful and cautious with taking good care of his mouth hygiene . Don't hesitate to call our office at (925) 676-8485 if I can answer any of your questions!

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

Thank you for commenting and reading my blog! It is my goal to educate my patients on how they can have a healthy mouth!

Jennifer L. Martin, DDS says:

Thank you for the comment. Yes, it would be a great idea to ask your dentists' opinion about braces for preventing gum disease and crowding of your teeth. Feel free to call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation!

Gerty Gift says:

I had no idea that crooked and crowded teeth could contribute to gum disease. I have had braces twice already and my teeth have gone back to their crooked underbite days. It's been something that I've been thinking about, but I think that it might be time to ask my dentist if he thinks it would be best for me to get them done again. I would like to do anything I can to prevent something like that. http://www.towncenterfamilydental.com/procedures-orthodontics

John Ferrell says:

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Jenna Hunter says:

I appreciate what you said about straight teeth being more than just cosmetic and that it actually improves your overall dental health. My husband has a family history of getting lots of cavities and so I think that he should do as much as he can to prevent them. I think that I should suggest getting adult braces so that he can have healthier teeth. http://www.donaldsnyderdds.com/orthodontics

Earnest Watkins says:

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Ruby Penrod says:

I never knew that getting braces can improve your overall dental health and ensure you will keep all your original teeth. My mom is looking into getting braces and she's in her late 40's. Thank you for the information on the benefits of adult braces. http://www.bracesinc.com/adult.asp

Oscar O'Malley says:

I really like that you mentioned that having braces as an adult almost guarantees that you'll be able to keep all of your original teeth throughout your life. I've been thinking about getting braces to straighten my teeth out a little bit, and I think it would be a good idea given all of the benefits that come with it. Thanks for the information--I'll be sure to keep it in mind while I make a decision.
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