{"id":46,"date":"2021-12-04T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2022-01-26T21:24:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T21:24:20","slug":"am-i-too-old-for-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/04\/am-i-too-old-for-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Too Old for Invisalign in Midlothian?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re only as old as you feel, and you\u2019re never too old to have straight teeth you\u2019re proud of. So, if you\u2019ve wondered, \u201cAm I too old for Invisalign?\u201d \u2013 you\u2019re not! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign aligners<\/a> can deliver your dream smile whether you\u2019re 14 or 74. Read on to find out why it\u2019s never too late to straighten your smile with your dentist in Midlothian<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Invisalign for Adults Can Improve Your Quality of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some adults are incorrectly told that their teeth are fully set in their jaws and can no longer move. The truth is that, with the right pressure, you can straighten your teeth at any age. Invisalign for adults can be very beneficial, whether they are starting with relatively straight teeth or have teeth that are very crooked and need extensive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Straightening your teeth isn\u2019t just about aesthetics, you\u2019ll also find your teeth are easier to clean, which reduces the risk of periodontal disease. You will chew more efficiently and that will aid digestion to improve gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, crooked teeth can cause jaw alignment issues, which can foster bite problems and teeth grinding. Each one of those problems can spur chronic headaches, as well as face or neck pain. Finally, you can speak more clearly with properly aligned teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Invisalign a Treatment Well-Suited for Adults?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common reason that Invisalign treatment takes longer than anticipated is that patients are not compliant with the instructions of their dentist. If you do not wear your aligners for at least 22 hours per day, your treatment is going to take much longer than it would otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, adults often make better patients than teenagers because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n