Recall the times when practically everyone you knew had braces on their teeth when you were a teenager. It’s not too late if you didn’t wear them when you were younger. Many folks didn’t have braces during their teenage years.
Correcting jaw problems is the focus of the specialized field of dentistry known as dentofacial orthopedics. Most patients with excruciating tooth pain, jaw pain, and persistent headaches can disregard the symptoms because they are unaware that they are evidence of jaw misalignment.
You must wear orthodontic retainers to keep your newly arranged teeth after all the work you’ve put into enhancing your smile and maintaining your health and happiness. But since you’ll be wearing the retainers for years, it becomes sense to inquire about their expected lifespan.