FAQ About Orthodontics for Adults
(from the American Association of Orthodontists)
- Can orthodontic treatment do for me what it does for children?
- How does adult treatment differ from that of children and adolescents?
- I have painful jaw muscles and jaw joints – can an orthodontist help?
- My family dentist said I need to have some missing teeth replaced, but I need orthodontic treatment first – why?
- My teeth have been crooked for more than 50 years – why should I have orthodontic treatment now?