“What is a good age for braces?”
I am a 17 year old male. I want to know what is a good age for braces?
15 Answers
Early treatment is always better than late treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a long process. Any patient seeking this treatment should be mentally mature willing to cooperate with the dentist and the patient’s parents or legal guardians as well. I consider 17 years old ready for ortho treatment.
Any age is fine, as long as the patient does not have a lot of bone loss around his/her teeth. Typically though, younger people such as yourself is the most common age.
After 12-13 when all the baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth is ideal for most braces treatment. 17 is a good age to start
15-17 is a good range.
Any age is good once the permanent teeth are erupted.
No certain age for braces you can start braces at any age depending on the case
There is no "best age" in general for everyone. As is the case in most medical procedures, many variables exist that make each treatment plan unique to the patient. I would suggest having a consultation with your dental provider so that you get the "best age" for YOU to start braces. Hope this is helpful.
Every case is different, but definitely 17 years old is a good age for braces.
There is no specific age for braces. You should have a consultation with your general dentist to see if you need a referral to see an orthodontist.
Tawana D. Feimster, DDS, MS
Tawana D. Feimster, DDS, MS
There is no specific age, all ages are good, except you lost many teeth. 17 is very good age.
It depends. Braces can be worn starting from the age of 7yrs and above depending on the severity of the tooth/teeth condition. During your dental examination, your dentist will help determine if you need braces. If you feel like you need braces, schedule a dental exam visit with your general dentist and he/she can refer you to an orthodontist if it is beyond their scope of practice. Most general dentists will refer you to an Orthodontist for treatment.
Hi,
We do orthodontic treatment depending on how the bite is overall. We can start as early as age 6. The sooner you get your bite (occlusion) checked, the better it is. In case there are some problems, the sooner you take care of them, the better the outcome will be.
We do orthodontic treatment depending on how the bite is overall. We can start as early as age 6. The sooner you get your bite (occlusion) checked, the better it is. In case there are some problems, the sooner you take care of them, the better the outcome will be.
Hi there. It is best to do orthodontics during your teenage years. You can also do it during your adult years as well.
It can vary from person to person, but a good general rule is once all your adult teeth have grown in.
