Over 50? Would You Consider Braces To Improve Your Smile?
According to the Columbia University New Service, tooth loss in seniors has decreased as their dental health has improved. Couple that with increasing life spans and according to the American Association of Orthodontists, more and more seniors are say no to dentures and yes to a better and brighter smile:
Orthodontic treatment used to be limited mostly to teenagers, but more than 1 million adults–who make up about 20 percent of orthodontic patients–now have braces, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. Among the grown-ups, Brown is part of a steadily expanding subset: people in their 60s, 70s and 80s who are straightening their teeth. As rates of toothlessness decline and people live longer, more seniors are saying no to dentures and yes to the orthodontist’s chair. (Columbia New Service, Candace Taylor, Open wide! More senior citizens opt for braces).
While survey data aren’t available on the number of patients over 50, orthodontists say they’re seeing more patients in their golden years. Dr. Don Joondeph, president of the American Association of Orthodontists, said he had six to eight patients between 70 and 80 and “two or three dozen” who are over 60. “People are healthier longer,” he said. “A patient who comes in at 60 could have 30, 40 years ahead of them. They’re making a good investment for their health.”
So, if you’re over 50, would you consider braces (either traditional or invisible Invisalign) to improve your smile? We’d love to know what you think! Please take our poll below and leave a comment! Thanks.
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