Rumor Refutation: Pay Attention to Dental Health NO.2

✔/✗: Incorrect statement.

Orthodontic treatment actually has no absolute age limit. According to documented records, the oldest patient globally to undergo orthodontic treatment was 90 years old, and this patient completed treatment at 92.

In my personal professional experience, the oldest patient I have treated for orthodontic correction was 68 years old. These cases demonstrate that age is not an obstacle to orthodontic treatment.

The key lies in the fact that patients of different age groups should have different treatment goals and methods during orthodontic correction. For some older patients, by selecting appropriate appliances and treatment strategies, proper tooth alignment and occlusion adjustment can be achieved in a short period of time.

This not only helps improve oral function but also creates favorable conditions for subsequent restorative work, such as implant restoration.

Rumor 3: Individuals with periodontal disease cannot undergo orthodontic treatment.

✔/✗: Incorrect statement.

For patients with existing periodontal disease, orthodontic treatment is not only a means to improve tooth alignment but also an important measure to promote overall oral health, often yielding surprisingly good results after treatment.