Not every correction case requires tooth extraction. The doctor will formulate a scientific correction plan based on the examination results to determine whether tooth extraction is needed to achieve the correction effect. Try not to extract teeth; if necessary, remove bad teeth, cavities, and loose teeth first; try to extract teeth with small functions.

The main reasons that usually require tooth extraction are: moderate or severe tooth crowding, tooth protrusion, etc. Most of the time, some teeth need to be extracted to achieve coordination between tooth volume and bone volume or to leave enough space for adduction. Protruding teeth, aligned dentition.

Periodontitis is a common disease among middle-aged people, but it is not as well understood and valued as dental caries. Many people who suffer from periodontitis think that "deficient fire rises, periodontal inflammation occurs, and it will be fine after taking some medicine." However, periodontitis is prone to recurring attacks, damaging the health of periodontal teeth, causing teeth to loosen and fall out.

After middle age, due to the periodontal exposure, the hardness of the root is lower than that of the crown, and the ability to resist caries is poor, making it prone to cavities, which is clinically called root surface caries. One characteristic of root caries is its hidden location. It is difficult to find, so it is most easily ignored by people. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should check their teeth regularly to detect cavities early and fill them early to reduce pain and losses.

The disadvantages of orthodontic treatment are relative and are usually related to the patient’s age and periodontal condition. If orthodontics is aggressively pursued during childhood, there is usually no major harm. But once you reach adulthood, your bones have basically developed, and in this case, orthodontic force is applied.

It may lead to alveolar bone resorption and form artificial periodontal disease. Moreover, the tooth roots may also undergo a certain amount of absorption due to displacement. The roots will appear rounded and blunt on X-rays. Some patients may even have loose teeth due to poor periodontal maintenance.

So if you want to have teeth straightened, you must do it at the best age, when the harm will be very small. And once you have orthodontic treatment, you must take good care of your periodontal condition to avoid the above hazards.

Middle-aged people correct their teeth not only for appearance, but also to a large extent for health, prevention of periodontal disease, and laying the foundation for entering old age. With a healthy set of teeth, you can better enjoy the pleasure of delicious food in the future, supplement the nutrients your body needs, and enjoy a peaceful old age.