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I just had dental brace. i heard people who have dental brace will easily to lose the teeth when they are old. is it true or not?

12 doctors weighed in across 8 answers

If you mean: Braces as in orthodontic treatment, then no this is not true. Your chances of losing teeth when you get older is the same as everyone else and depends on how well you care for them.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Not true: Dental braces are used to properly align your teeth. Brushing your teeth at least 2x a day and avoiding ingestion of very sweet sugary food and/or beverages will make your teeth last a very long time.

Answered 5/2/2014

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Dr. Allan Hawryluk answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Rare: This is not generally true. However long term complications can occur if the orthodontic work has caused shortening of the roots or the teeth are pushed too far out of the ideal bone housing. If your orthodontic work is done by an expert you should have no trouble.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Opposite: Resolving malocclusion makes teeth easier to care for, work better, look better, and become more stable. In the hands of a qualified orthodontic specialist, who only does orthodontic treatment, the result of your treatment will be amazing.

Answered 4/5/2020

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Braces ?: If you had braces , then your teeth are probably in the best possible alignment. This makes them easier to care for and most functional. their proper alignment should result in them lasting longer not shorter --- Provided you take excellent care of them and your entire mouth. Good Luck.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not true: Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile and keep their teeth for a life time!

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Braces ?: If so, you've heard falsehoods. People with straight teeth have a better chance of keeping them clean and keeping them longer.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Orthodontics: That has no effect on losing your teeth when you are older unless you have periodontal disease and you put braces on your teeth. Of course orthodontists don't put braces on teeth with periodontal (gum) disease because it is malpractice. Don't worry about losing your teeth early from having orthodontic treatment, it rarely happens. Make sure you go to a reputable orthodontis

Answered 5/21/2015

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