Orthodontic treatment in our country has a history of approximately 30-40 years. Until very recently, the opinion was that braces treatment could only be applied to children of a certain age, but now it would not be a lie to say that there is no age limit for orthodontic treatment.
Of course, in cases where there are positional disorders in the jaws, such as the jaw being backward or forward, early intervention is necessary and this The period varies between 6-12 years of age. Therefore, in order not to miss such problems, every child should undergo an orthodontic examination once a year starting from the age of 6, unless there is a special situation that draws attention before. If there is only crooked teeth, the age of 11-12 when the permanent teeth are completed is considered the lower limit, and orthodontics can be applied to everyone from this age.
Especially recently, 20% of the patients in orthodontic clinics are in the adult group. The aim of orthodontic treatment of individuals in the adult group is not only to correct crooked teeth, but also to bring the forward or backward jaws to their ideal positions with surgical support, thus providing ideal aesthetics.
In addition, orthodontic treatment in adult individuals is also used to support other branches. treatment can be applied. For example, if an area with missing teeth does not have the appropriate space for implant placement, these spaces can be arranged, and teeth with inclined axes can be straightened and brought to a more suitable position for the prosthesis. Orthodontists carry out joint treatments with other specialist physicians to help improve the health of the teeth in the mouth and to support the treatment of many gum diseases that cause tooth loss.
In Turkey, many patients, especially adults, need this treatment. However, these people do not approach orthodontic treatment due to aesthetic concerns. Now, many dental disorders that were thought to be eliminated with dentures by saying "I am too late for Orthodontic Treatment" can be corrected, so adults can use their own teeth for a lifetime.
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