With the current advancement in dentistry, there is no reason why patients cannot maintain a beautiful healthy smile. Tooth loss these days is simply a result of oral disease and not the aging process. Crooked teeth and discrepancy of the jaws can however interfere with food chewing and speech and may lead to long-term dental problems such as tooth wear and gum disease. orthodontic treatment can correct these problems, laying the foundation for patient's long term dental health.

Aligning teeth with orthodontics is also carried out to obtain a more attractive smile which ultimately improves patient’s confidence and self-esteem. It can also improve patients’ ability to clean their teeth and maintain a good oral hygiene.

Braces do need to be regularly adjusted in a precise manner to achieve the desired perfect results with minimal discomfort to the patient. However, wearing braces is generally quite easy with modern appliances.

A large number of our orthodontic patients these days are adults seeking to have the perfect smile. In fact, with the recent advancement in orthodontic treatment, braces are becoming more and more appealing to our adult patients. Examples of this include lingual braces, which are attached behind the teeth and do not appear at all when patients are smiling.

Ceramic braces may be another option to reduce the visibility of braces; they blend in with the teeth for a more natural effect. Additionally, the use of a series of clear aligner trays (invisible braces) instead of traditional braces may be used to correct specific malalignment cases. The orthodontist would be able to advise you on the least visible option which will help you reach your treatment goals.

You are never too old to smile, meaning you are never too old to improve your appearance and oral health. In fact, with all the latest advancements in orthodontics, wearing braces has become easier and more effective than ever.


Hussain A. Albeedh,

BDS, MSc, MFDS, IMOrth (London, England)

Associate Consultant Orthodontist

International Medical Center, Jeddah