You're
an adult, so surely you don't need braces. That's not necessarily
true. Many people who don't get braces as children never realize that
they need braces as an adult. If you're experiencing issues with your
teeth, they could be a sign that you need adult braces.
1.
You Lost Your Baby Teeth Early
Losing
your baby teeth early often leads to issues with adult teeth, and
this could be a sign that you need adult braces. If you lost your
baby teeth early, your adult teeth may grow in crooked, or may be
incorrectly spaced. Even minor issues with your teeth spacing could
cause problems later in life.
2.
Your Teeth Are Getting Worse
Have
you noticed your teeth shifting over time? It can happen, especially
if you had issues with your wisdom teeth. You may notice that your
teeth are getting closer together, or that some of them have become
crooked. You should have these issues corrected early so they don't
lead to more significant problems later on.
If
you've had teeth removed, or if you've gotten bridges or other work
done, this can increase the chances that your teeth may shift.
3.
You're Experiencing Pain in Your Jaw or Mouth
Sometimes
you may not notice any issues with your teeth but instead issues with
your jaw or mouth. Do you have any pain or stiffness in your jaw? Do
you experience issues such as TMJ? This could be an indicator that
your teeth aren't properly aligned, and jaw pain may get worse over
time.
4.
You Hesitate to Smile
The
issue may not be physical but rather psychological. A person's smile
has a huge impact on their emotional state. If you feel ashamed to
smile because your teeth are crooked, now may be the time to get your
smile fixed. Even a relatively unnoticeable issue might still make
you feel a little self-conscious.
5.
You're Having a Hard Time Eating
Issues
with your teeth can make biting and chewing difficult. This is one of
those things that people can get used to, over time, but they really
shouldn't — a poor bite can cause general issues with your health
and your eating habits.
6.
You Can't Clean Your Teeth Properly
Are
you experiencing a lot of issues with cavities? An increase in
cavities may be because you aren't able to clean your teeth properly.
If you don't have sufficient gaps between your teeth, you may not be
able to brush or floss correctly. Correcting your bite will fix this.
Issues with cavities are going to lead to costly fixes later on, so
you should address them now.
7.
You've Always Meant to Fix It
If
you've always meant to fix your teeth, now may be the time to do so.
There are a lot of options today, and financing is available.
Correcting your teeth earlier is always better than later in order to
reduce the chances of more serious issues later on. These issues
could ultimately be more expensive than braces now.
8.
You're Worried About Visible Braces
Many
people avoided braces as a child or a young adult because they didn't
want to have visible braces. Today, there are options that aren't as
visible. If you've been holding off on your adult braces because
you're embarrassed about the situation, or because you don't want the
braces to be noticeable, you can talk to your dentist about
alternatives.
You
have some incredible options for adult braces today. Procedures such
as Invisalign allow you to correct your teeth without visible
correction. For a consultation, schedule an appointment with Donald
E. Snyder Orthodontics today.
