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Hi there
Am I the oldest person to have braces on here??? I only just found this website sadly, I have had a retainer on my upper teeth for 18 months, which has caused a few problems along the way, my teeth were very crooked, but are looking so good now. I had a tooth extracted and at last enough room in my mouth to pull the teeth into alignment. I hadnt realised tho, that when the braces come off in another 3 weeks, that a permanent wire has to be fitted. I need a filling in my front tooth with the orthodontist says needs doing before the rear wire is put on, Im wondering if this is going to be a problem once its fitted with any future dental work that needs doing, and the hygienist. Also if its uncomfortable like the front wire was to start with???? and if its prone to breaking. Goodness there was me thinking that it would be off and that would be the end of it!!!!! Im pleased with the result but not sure about the rear wire, and a removable retainer doesnt seem to work so well from what I am reading, also after spending a small fortune having this done, I obviously dont want it all going pear shaped on me as I would be most upset.
My ortho assistant says braces are becoming more frequent in adults... she even told me they have a patient aged 60
Braces: Metal fixed upper and lower Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months Braces Removed: August 2013 (after 33 months in braces) Retainers: Upper & lower essix and lower bonded My Story / Before & After photos
Age 56, getting SARPE & upper braces in about three months, lower jaw surgery a year after that. No, you're not the oldest, although in "real" life, it may seem that way. This site has made all the difference for me!
You are not the oldest............I am in my 60's and just got damon braces top and bottom on october 2.
it was braces or plastic teeth........ you are moving into the golden years things move around and break.
I'm now 58 and 10 months in. I think at our age, the option is often between braces or losing teeth. So here we are in braces.
Jem
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)
