At what age should you wear braces

Many people do not pay attention to the care of their teeth when they are very young, which can easily lead to uneven teeth and crooked teeth. Some people may even have overbite teeth. For those who love beauty, overbite will not only affect their personal image, but also affect the health of their teeth. Many people choose to have orthodontic treatment through dental correction. So, at what age is it best to wear braces?

At what age is it best to wear braces?

In fact, there is no age limit for wearing braces. Generally speaking, people with healthy teeth can also wear braces for correction even if they are in their 50s or 60s. Compared to younger people, older people need longer treatment time for braces because their teeth have already been shaped.

Then, if you want to use the correction method, you need a long period of adaptation and correction in a subtle way, so there will be no difference in the final result. Therefore, people who want to undergo orthodontic surgery may wish to go to the hospital to seek advice from a doctor and find a treatment method that suits them.

The best age to get braces.

The best age to wear braces is during the permanent tooth period, which is around 12 to 28 years old. Because at this time, all the deciduous teeth have been replaced and the teeth have been shaped, it is possible to see what caused the teeth to be uneven or deformed. In addition, during this period, the teeth have just grown out and have not yet stabilized.

Therefore, orthodontic treatment is quick and effective. Therefore, if you want to correct your crooked teeth by wearing braces, it is recommended to do it during this period. The effect will be better and the time will be shorter.

Things to note when wearing braces

1. Clean your braces regularly.

There are two main types of braces on the market: one is the more common stainless steel braces, and the other is the newly released transparent braces. So before going to bed every night, you need to take out the braces, clean them together with your teeth, and then put them back on. Because when you eat, braces will catch some food debris, and then it is easy for bacteria to breed. Therefore, for the sake of oral health, it is still necessary to clean the braces regularly every day.

2. Can’t eat hard food.

When you first start using braces, your teeth will feel sore and tender. When eating, you should pay attention to eating more liquid food, such as porridge, soup, eggs and other soft and sticky foods. Because the teeth are still in an unformed stage at this time, if you eat hard things, it will be very detrimental to the correction of teeth. Therefore, you need to control your mouth. For the health and beauty of your teeth, you need to be patient for a while.

3. Pay attention to regular disinfection and anti-inflammation.

Because the braces are inside the teeth and will come into contact with food, they can easily get caught in food crumbs. Then a lot of bacteria will be produced in the corners of the teeth, causing tooth decay. Therefore, for the health of your teeth, you need to use mouthwash regularly every day, and it is recommended to have disinfectant or anti-inflammatory functions. This can help remove bacteria and food debris from your braces and teeth, and can also have a soothing effect on your teeth.