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More often than not, the best time for people to have orthodontic treatment is during your teenage years, specifically between the age of 11-15. During this young age, many people will already have most of their permanent teeth. It allows your orthodontist to detect potential issues such as crooked teeth or bad bites much easier.

One of the major benefits of teenage orthodontics is that your body is growing at an incredibly quick, so your orthodontist to take advantage of these rapid growth spurts and making treatment much shorter. However, that's not to say that adults can't opt for braces. From Invisalign, Six Month Braces and conventional braces. So how does orthodontic treatment work?

Orthodontics focus on the correction of teeth and jaws that are improperly positioned. Not many people realise the increased risk of further decay and loss that crooked teeth are at, due to increased pressure on the jaw. With orthodontic treatment and proper care, there's no reason why you're teeth can't last a lifetime. 

As teeth can move at any age, due to injury or simple growth. Even if you had straight teeth in the past, they can still shift over time. In some cases, you have have worn braces in the past and have since suffered from some form of orthodontic relapse. It's why orthodontists now tell patients to wear retainers for much longer than in previous decades. 

If you're interested in orthodontics and would like to book your free consultation, why not contact us today!