The Effects of Orthodontic Treatment for People in Their 60s and a Review of the 4-Month Treatment

These days, orthodontic treatment has become a necessity!

There is a perception that orthodontic treatment should be done from a young age, but it is still done a lot even after adulthood.

The main character of today's article is my aunt.

Some people are worried about whether it is okay to get braces after they turn 30 or 40, so I would like to write about the effects of braces on my aunt, who is in her 60s.

 

My aunt's original dental clinic was not an orthodontic clinic, but she was introduced to the orthodontic clinic that my family goes to, so she started orthodontic treatment at the dental clinic that my family goes to.

My aunt said that she didn't really care about her teeth until she was in her 40s, but as she got older, her gums receded and her teeth became more misaligned, so she started to worry more.

In particular, my aunt had several gold teeth capped several decades ago, but these days, zirconia is a popular choice.

He was already worried about his gold teeth sticking out so much whenever he opened his mouth, and his lower teeth were also crooked, so he had to cover his mouth when he spoke or laughed, and he said that only his front teeth were visible when he talked to people. He was so stressed out.

So, I decided to go to the dentist and get a consultation, and after the consultation, I decided to get partial orthodontic treatment for my lower teeth only.

 

 

Before attaching the bracket

I didn't notice it when I looked at the lower teeth from the front, but when I looked at them from above, I saw that the bite was much worse than I thought.

At this point, I think that even if it wasn't pretty, more cavities and tartar would have built up and it would have been difficult to brush your teeth.

If your teeth are not in good condition, I think it would be a good idea to consider orthodontic treatment for the sake of your dental health.

 

After attaching the bracket

As someone who has had braces for a long time, I warned you in advance that your teeth will hurt a lot after braces because they are held together with wires, and it may also hurt when you eat.

My aunt showed strong determination, saying that she would take painkillers and endure it if only the orthodontic treatment would be effective!

 

Week 3

It got so much better in just 3 weeks!!

I was amazed at how I could become so organized in just three weeks.

The dentist said that the three middle front teeth were growing well and that the two teeth on either side would probably grow slower, but the growth was really fast.

I had braces for 3 years, but the results were visible in just 3 weeks.. It seems that the saying that you have to get braces at a young age to get good results is not 100% true.

The director said that as you get older, your teeth become weaker, so your teeth can move better when you get middle-aged. Haha.

 

For reference, these are regular brackets. There are a lot of transparent brackets these days, but my aunt said the braces she used were made of a smaller material. So, even regular brackets aren't that noticeable.

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3 months

Isn't it awesome?

As soon as I saw the photo my aunt sent me, I couldn't help but say, "Wow!"

I think the orthodontic effects are more noticeable because it's non-extraction. The dentist said it would take 6 months since it's rapid orthodontic treatment, but they said it could be over in 5 months.

During that time, he took good care of himself by intentionally eating only soft foods and never eating hard foods.

It was also fun to see the before/after photos of my aunt's orthodontic treatment.

 

4th month

There isn't much of a difference compared to the 3rd month, but the difference isn't that noticeable when the original correction is almost finished.

Still, it turned out really well for my aunt.

Actually, I had my lower teeth corrected again, and that correction took two years.

My mother also did it for about two years in her 40s.

But my aunt finished it in half a year, so I'm sure that age isn't a big obstacle to orthodontic treatment!

 

My aunt said that as her orthodontic treatment progressed, she would have a toothache and find it difficult to eat after visiting the dentist, but she was very happy because she could eat like before and less food got stuck in her teeth. She also said that her teeth were much more aligned, so she didn't really care about the toothache.

I'm so happy you're seeing the results of your orthodontic treatment. I'm proud to have introduced you to this dental clinic. All you have to do is endure the final touches.

 

Of course, my aunt's teeth were in a condition that could be partially corrected, so correction was possible.

I don't think there's necessarily a need to look down on orthodontic treatment just because of age.

Just like my aunt, even people in their 60s can expect the benefits of orthodontic treatment, so if you are considering orthodontic treatment, it would be a good idea to at least get a consultation.