am i too old for orthodontics

Q. At the age of 12 - 15 I had braces fitted to my teeth ( upper mouth only) and the results were impressive. Now at the age of 44 I feel my front teeth have rotated slightly with a very slight overlap. The teeth next to my front teeth ( again on upper mouth) have rotated even more. Can I , at my age, have this corrected and would it be beneficial? The difference is slight but I am very aware of it. I would also like to have my bottom teeth straightened. Would you advise a consultation to assess this or would you think it unlikely anything could be done. I would appreciate your advice Kind regards

A. I would certainly recommend a consultation to see what options are available to you.  You are certainly not to old for orthodontics, I have some clients in  their sixties having theire teeth straightened!  I am sure you would love the finished look.  i would treat the bottom teeth as well as it is important to have a correct bite so your top and bottom teeth meet together.
I hope this helps
Dr Riten Patel BDS

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

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