What is the ideal time to start using braces?
Treatment can be done at any age. The ideal procedure is to consult an orthodontist around the age of six, or before this, in case a problem is noticed. Most cases of malocclusion are easier and more quickly treated during growing periods when teeth and arch are still being formed. There is no restriction, however, for an adult to undergo successful treatment. The idea that it is only indicated for children and adolescents is long gone. Today there are transparent braces, Invisalign and lingual orthodontics that are widely used in adults.
