Can orthodontic treatment be done on all adults?
Unfortunately, no. Some adults have gums which have receded so much that orthodontic treatment cannot be done. Other adults have shallow roots from years of abuse. If your mouth has been really abused, it is sometimes impossible for you to get orthodontic treatment. Still, you should contact your orthodontist to be sure. • Do some orthodontists specialize on adults? Yes, but is not necessary to go to a specialist for an adult to get treatment. Today, all board certified orthodontists are trained how to treat adult patients. The one thing to watch out for is that some orthodontists try to rush adult cases, so that they finish as quickly as teenage cases. While teenagers can get their braces tightened every 2-4 weeks, an a patient in their 50’s probably should not have their braces tightened any more often than every 3-6 weeks. If your orthodontist tries to rush it, tell him or her to slow down.
Unfortunately, no. Some adults have gums which have receded so much that orthodontic treatment cannot be done. Other adults have shallow roots from years of abuse. If your mouth has been really abused, it is sometimes impossible for you to get orthodontic treatment. Still, you should contact your orthodontist to be sure.
