{"id":295,"date":"2019-07-25T18:53:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T18:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=295"},"modified":"2019-07-25T18:53:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T18:53:30","slug":"old-braces-in-mesquite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/25\/old-braces-in-mesquite\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Too Old for Braces in Mesquite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-296 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_136250483__1564080685_44556-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"woman getting braces\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_136250483__1564080685_44556-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_136250483__1564080685_44556-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_136250483__1564080685_44556.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You have crooked teeth and you\u2019re self-conscious about it. This feeling won\u2019t go away unless you get your teeth straightened, but you\u2019re not a teenager anymore. Will braces even work once you\u2019re an adult? How do braces even work in the first place? Why would you need them? Let\u2019s talk about why you\u2019re never too old for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/orthodontics.html\">braces<\/a> in Mesquite.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Do I Need Braces?<\/h2>\n<p>Braces can improve more than just the appearance of your teeth. They can also be used to fix other problems, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Misaligned bites that place pressure on specific teeth that could lead to tooth injury<\/li>\n<li>Misaligned pressure from the bite that can result in pain and TMJ disorder<\/li>\n<li>Unevenly spaced teeth that are at greater risk for decay because of difficulty cleaning them<\/li>\n<li>Restorative procedures like crowns and bridges are easier on straightened teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do Braces Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Metal brackets are attached to the front surfaces of all the teeth. Wires and bands exert a gentle pressure on the brackets to gradually shift the teeth into a straighter position. Every four to six weeks, you will need to visit your orthodontist in Mesquite to check your progress and change the pressure of the wires and band if need be. Thanks to modern orthodontic advancements, braces these days are incredibly comfortable. They may cause some slight discomfort as your mouth gets adjusted to the feeling, but they should never result in outright pain.<\/p>\n<h2>Is There an Age Limit to Braces?<\/h2>\n<p>The truth is that as long as you have all your adult teeth, there is no wrong age to get braces. Many adults think that braces won\u2019t work after your not a teenager anymore, but that is not the case. It may take longer to straighten teeth when you\u2019re older, because teeth movement slows down as we age. However, just because treatment might take longer doesn\u2019t mean that it won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know there\u2019s no upper age limit to getting braces, don\u2019t be afraid to call your orthodontist and schedule your consultation. You won\u2019t regret it when you see a gorgeous straight smile looking back at you in the mirror!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p>At Bear Creek Family Dentistry, we treat all of our patients with courtesy, compassion, and respect. Our team consists of general dentists and specialists in a few different areas of dentistry, including orthodontics. We use only the most modern technique to make your treatment as easy as possible. To learn more about getting braces at our Mesquite, TX location, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/contact-mesquite.html\">our website<\/a> or call (469)-778-4135.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have crooked teeth and you\u2019re self-conscious about it. This feeling won\u2019t go away unless you get your teeth straightened, but you\u2019re not a teenager anymore. Will braces even work once you\u2019re an adult? How do braces even work in the first place? Why would you need them? 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