While their teeth and jaws are not as easily manipulated as children’s, adults derive tremendous benefits from orthodontic treatment.
Common problems with adults that may be corrected by orthodontics include tooth loss and degradation of the structures (jaw bones) that support the teeth. Adult tooth problems are generally far more complex, and an orthodontic appliance may be only one facet of an overall care plan involving such other specialists as an endodontist, periodontist, cosmetic dentist or oral surgeon.
Here’s a brief look at why adult orthodontic treatment are different:
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