The motivations for starting treatment as an adult can be multiple. Although the need for braces did not arise as a teenager, the position of the teeth may change with age or dental disease, and may require treatment later. Here are some examples of motivations or needs to undertake orthodontic treatment as an adult:
- With age, teeth can overlap: this is a common phenomenon of aging. The problem is then essentially aesthetic, but can also interfere with brushing.
- Periodontitis can cause tooth displacement: once healed, orthodontic treatment will consolidate the positioning of the teeth.
- Functional or joint problems can cause damage and make it difficult to bite properly.
- Before the placement of a prosthesis or implant, it is sometimes necessary to remake an adequate place with orthodontic treatment.
- Bad daily habits can involve tooth shifting, such as chewing on a pen, biting your nails, and can ruin the work of braces worn as a teenager.
