“I’m already 28 years old. Is it OK for me to get braces at this point?”
This was a question that one of his patients recently asked Dr. Beduya. The one asking is a real estate broker who recently received a comment from one of his colleagues saying that he should go in for a bit of orthodontic treatment. It was a question that he asked, rather shyly, the moment he sat down on Dr. Beduya’s chair.
Needless to say, this is not the first time that Dr. Beduya received such an inquiry, which is why, he has decided to address this issue once and for all.
“Age is not a major issue when it comes to getting orthodontic braces,” shares Dr. Beduya. “Yes, traditionally, braces have somehow become something like a rite of passage for kids. But that’s only because of parents who wish to prepare their children’s smiles for when they’re older.”
“The most important thing is to know if you need braces in the first place—a recommendation which is best left to dentists. Braces help you achieve a better smile by correcting your bite and straightening out and strengthening your teeth. It also helps prevent gum, teeth and bone loss, as well as tooth decay. As long as you have generally healthy teeth and gums, then orthodontic braces is definitely one treatment that you can have,” adds Dr. Beduya.
More Options
There was a time when every single person who wanted to correct their smile had but only one option—the traditional metallic braces. Thankfully, that era is long gone. There are now more options that allow you to reap the benefits of metallic braces, minus the unsightly bands. And Beduya Dental offers them all. From traditional metallic braces to ceramic braces (which is significantly less noticeable), lingual braces (which is installed behind your teeth and is invisible from the outside), and Invisalign (a removable type of brace that is nearly invisible and has the least impact to your lifestyle).
Dr. Edward Beduya is a licensed orthodontic and TMJ-specialist who, for more than 14 years now, have been providing countless patients the gift of new lives and beautiful smile, including celebrities, models, and politicians.
To book a consultation with him, you may call (02) 354-5388 today. Beduya Dental Clinic is located at Unit 110 Pacific Regency, 760 Ocampo St, Malate, Manila, 1004.
