- You Have an Overbite.
- You Have an Underbite.
- You Have an Open bite.
- You Have Little Teeth Space.
- You Have Too Much Teeth Space.
- You Have a Speech Impediment.
- You Simply Want Straight Teeth.
- These Teeth Issues Are Reasons for Braces.
How do you know if you need braces?
- teeth that are visibly crooked or crowded.
- difficulty flossing between and brushing around crooked teeth.
- frequently biting your tongue or cutting your tongue on your teeth.
- teeth that don't close over each other properly when your mouth is at rest.
What happens if you dont get braces?
Physically, not getting braces can lead to other more complicated dental and orthodontic issues down the road, including potential (costly) surgery to fix more extensive damage.Jun 7, 2019
What age should you not get braces?
Simply put, there is actually no age limit for someone to get braces. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, there is a high number of patients fitted with dental braces every day over the age of 18. Typically, the only requirements dental professionals have is a healthy jaw bone and permanent teeth.