Although most people think of teenagers when they imagine someone wearing braces, this transformative treatment is available to patients of all ages. At Lamont Jacobs Orthodontics, with locations in Fairfield and Oxford, OH, their orthodontist will gladly explain the benefits of adult braces. If your teeth aren’t properly aligned, it doesn’t matter how old you are—braces are an effective treatment option that will improve your smile and ensure your teeth work the way they should.

Children and teenagers wear braces more often than adults because bite problems are easy to identify early in life. However, in some cases, a dental misalignment becomes more noticeable when a patient is an adult. This can make it difficult for a dentist to effectively clean their teeth. On top of that, misaligned teeth can prevent an individual from chewing or speaking properly. If a dentist finds that an adult patient has an alignment problem, they’ll refer them to an orthodontist so they can correct the issue with braces.

That said, it’s important to know that treating adult patients with braces is sometimes more difficult than treating children or teenagers. For example, if some teeth are crowding others, it may be necessary to extract them. While most adult patients have already had their wisdom teeth extracted, it’s possible for wisdom teeth or molars that appeared to be growing in normally to take up too much space once they erupt. Before an adult patient is fitted with braces, they might have to have some teeth removed first.

For the best results, it’s important to seek treatment from specialists who’ll gladly answer any of your questions. At Lamont Jacobs Orthodontics of Fairfield and Oxford, OH, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Contact the office online to learn more about becoming a patient, or call (513) 823-3143 today.