The main types of adult orthodontics are: crowded teeth, uneven dentition, anterior tooth space, tooth protrusion, floor covering, gum exposure and so on. The correction effect is good.
Although there is no age limit for adults to do orthodontics, we need to pay attention to several aspects:
1. Adult orthodontics needs periodontal assessment first.
Many adults have serious periodontal problems because they don't pay attention to oral health. At this time, periodontal treatment is needed first, and orthodontic treatment can only be started after the orthodontist evaluates that the periodontal condition is stable.
2. Adults need to wear the retainer carefully after orthodontic treatment.
After adult orthodontic treatment, as long as the retainer is worn carefully, it can effectively prevent recurrence. At present, we use three kinds of retainers, and the retention effect is good.
3. Adult orthodontics takes longer than that of children.
Adults need corrective treatment longer than children because their bone development has been completed. This is because adult orthodontics takes a little longer, about 1-2 years, because teeth have been shaped and their metabolism and movement are slow.
4, do orthodontics first, then consider dental implants.
A friend asked, "Can you correct your teeth after dental implants?" This situation needs to be checked and evaluated by orthodontists to confirm whether it can be corrected. General dental implants will increase the difficulty coefficient of the whole tooth. So we suggest that you do orthodontics first, and then implant your teeth as needed.
In addition, for moderate and severe skeletal malocclusion, the ideal effect can not be achieved simply by moving teeth, and orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery is needed.