Adult Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. It is more difficult to maintain good oral hygiene if the teeth are protruding and irregular, and patients who resent their teeth are less motivated to maintain regular and effective oral hygiene. The National Research Council has reported that psychosocial impact of a dentofacial deformity is usually more important than the related physical problems. This is not to say that the physical impact is unimportant- the physical effects are both real and important-but rather that an individual’s entire life adjustment and role in life can be altered by the psychosocial effects.
