Braces / Invisalign For Mature Adults
Why Are Adults Looking for Orthodontic Treatments?
Many people share the same experience, after many years of hard work and sacrifice, you are at a place now where you can take a break and take care of yourself. With the advancement of technology in orthodontics, adults now have more options than ever available to provide them with an unique orthodontic experience to address their specific needs. Whether if you’ve always had crooked teeth and issues with a poor bite, or had multiple aging crown and bridge and wants a smile make-over, or if you experienced minor relapse from your previous treatment when you were young, orthodontic treatment is a safe treatment option for you to take your smile to the next level.
When to Consider Orthodontic Treatment for Seniors
Anytime! We are ready to see you and begin this journey with you whenever you are ready!
The most common reasons to consider orthodontic treatment for adults include:
- Issues with chewing food
- Speech impairment
- Poor bite resulting in excessive wear on the teeth
- Difficulty keeping teeth clean due to overlapping teeth or gaps, resulting in swollen or irritated gums
- Broken down or missing teeth issue, requiring orthodontic rearrangement of teeth to provide optimal access and foundation for the dentist to restore the tooth.
We will work closely with you and your family dentist to come up with a comprehensive treatment plan specific for your dental condition and tailored to your lifestyle and needs.
Challenges for Adult Orthodontic Treatment
When adults and seniors consider braces and Invisalign, there are some things to consider.
- Orthodontic treatment may take longer for an older adult when compared to younger patients. This is because tooth movement requires bone turnover, which is slower in adults. Also, as many adults have worn and broken down teeth, or missing teeth, these adds complexity to the orthodontic treatment.
- Periodontal (gum) disease is more prevalent in the adult population, which may result in them having less bone support for their teeth. That is why we will always ask our adult patients to have a comprehensive dental examination done with their family dentist and resolve any dental infections before starting orthodontic treatment.
- As there is no growth or change in the bone structure for adults, surgical treatment may be required if there is a significant discrepancy in the size or shape of the facial bones.
PacificWest’s Orthodontists Have Expertise You Can Trust
Our Doctors
Dr. Cheng Lun Wang
Specialty: Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
✓ Practicing since 1994
✓ Part-time clinical instructor at UBC Graduate Orthodontic program
✓ Dr. Wang also provides treatment for head pain and jaw pain
✓ Fluent in Mandarin
Dr. Kevin Lee
Specialty: Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
✓ Practicing since 2015
✓ Dr. Lee also provides treatment for Botox Cosmetic injections and Sleep Apnea oral appliance
✓ Fluent in Mandarin
Dr. Yan Liu
Specialty: Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
✓ Practicing since 2001
✓ Dr. Liu is an associate Professor at Peking University and UBC Graduate Orthodontic program.
✓ Fluent in Mandarin
Dr. Yashodhan Milind Bichu
Specialty: Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
✓ Practicing since 2016
✓ Dr. Yash has worked in Dubai and is experienced in providing lingual braces
✓ Fluent in Hindi/Urdu and conversational in Arabic and Punjabi.
