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How old is too old to get braces?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:13 pm
by amandajane
I read this forum alot, and I see people with their stories ranging from teenager to sixty year olds.
I am 31, but braces went on at 30.
So I was a little self-concious that I am too old to get braces. What do you guys think?
View my story at Amanda's Braces in Our Braces Stories on:
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:32 pm
by GiverSSJ
You're never too old for braces! Who doesn't L-O-V-E a nice smile?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:09 pm
by Huon
If your bite is uncomfortable, if you cannot clean between your teeth, if your teeth detract from your appearance in a significant way, or if you suffer from some forms of jaw pain, then orthodontic treatment may well be warranted, whatever your age.
My braces went on when I was 70 and I have not regretted the decision to have them, for a moment. I was apprehensive, as a result of brutal treatment when I was a child, but had a pleasant surprise when I found how little pain there could be under modern treatment.
I am totally happy with the result of my treatment and now have a comfortable bite for the first time since my adult teeth came through, can clean effectively and no longer look at a jumble of teeth.
Huon
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:51 am
by amandajane
Thanks Huon and Giver.
With my braces I am trying to fix my bite as well, its fairly uncomfortable when eating or any other time. Plus the huge gap doesn't help my looks any!
Thanks for helping me look beyond!
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:53 am
by Takako
People twice your age have gotten braces
You're never to "old".
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:55 am
by newsboysgrl777
I know you've already gotten answers, but I still wanted to answer this.
"How old is too old to get braces?" When you're dead. That's when you're 'too old.'
I am slightly joking, but it's true...my ortho has talked about a few 80 year old patients she's had!! Imagine doing it at 80?!?! Dang..I'd rather get falsies! LOL
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:19 am
by amandajane
It's nice to see others that care about their dental health on this forum! Much appreciated!Gives me hope.
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:50 pm
by roxxie
My ortho's office told me that their oldest patient was 72 when she got her braces off. And she got a rainbow retainer
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:50 pm
by SDFD TSchott
I know of one of my friends relatives has braces and they are 71 years old
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:15 pm
by thisisme
When you're so old, that you have no teeth.