Why is adult orthodontic treatment important and what might happen without treatment?
By age 35, three out of four adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Crowding of teeth may lead to gum disease and even tooth loss due to difficulty in cleaning. Crowded teeth are hard to maintain, and orthodontic treatment can help prevent tooth decay, tooth pain, gum disease, and tooth loss. However, the most significant reasons why so many adults are seeking orthodontic treatment remains the same as the reasons why younger patients want braces: To look better, feel better, and smile more confidently.
