Can I still get my teeth straightened at the age of 21?

Some people think that they are already 21 years old and cannot get their teeth straightened anymore, but this idea is not entirely correct. Although it is better to get teeth straightened when you are young and the treatment will be healthier, if it is necessary, you can do it, but you may feel more painful, so you should pay attention to taking some anti-inflammatory drugs.

1. General orthodontics: General orthodontics is the most common clinical correction. Various types of appliances are selected according to different dental deformities, such as removable appliances, fixed appliances, functional appliances, etc.

2. Orthognathic dental correction: refers to the correction of severe skeletal and maxillofacial deformities after growth and development are completed through the use of surgical methods. Surgical correction requires the joint cooperation of orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons to ensure that the bite relationship and jaw deformity are well corrected.

3. Interceptive orthodontics: When dentofacial deformities occur in the early stages, early correction is performed using simple methods to prevent the deformities from developing into severe forms and guide maxillofacial development toward normality. This is called interceptive orthodontics. If severe crowding of the dentition is discovered early, sequential tooth extraction treatment can be adopted. For early odontogenic anterior crossbite, simple occlusal pads can be used to correct it and prevent it from developing into severe skeletal deformities.

4. Preventive orthodontics: During the embryonic and postnatal development of the teeth and maxillofacial region, various congenital and acquired environmental factors may affect their development and cause dental and maxillofacial deformities. If we take various preventive measures to prevent the occurrence of various deformities, it is called preventive orthodontics. For example, if the mother pays attention to nutrition, excessive radiation exposure and medication during pregnancy, and has regular oral examinations, problems can be discovered early and prevented early. Preventive measures such as early treatment of caries, early elimination of bad oral habits, and timely extraction of retained deciduous teeth and supernumerary teeth can prevent the occurrence of dental deformities.

1. Consult a doctor: develop a correction plan. Inquiry (ceramic braces are transparent, and steel braces are divided into domestic and imported) and other related matters. It is best to consult several hospitals and make comparisons. Generally speaking, regular hospitals have better quality assurance. If your financial conditions permit and you love beauty, you can choose transparent ones. (Transparent refers to the groove that is attached to the teeth, but the steel wire on it can still be seen if you look closely)

2. X-ray: Take X-rays of teeth and head bones. The purpose is to see the development direction of your teeth and bones, etc. This will help to develop accurate correction methods in the future.

3. Model making: Use a fast-setting glue to put it on your teeth, bite it for 1-2 minutes and then take it out to form a model of your teeth. It is kept as a backup and is also convenient for future correction and comparison.