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I am 19 years old. Can I have braces now?
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I have also a small problem in one tooth, which is clinically dead. So, I am confused. Should I take braces? -
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Dr Keith Hengpoonthana
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Principal dentist of Newington Dental Care. Previous teaching staff for the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney. Special interest in dental anxiety management and orthodontics. … View Profile
You can have orthodontic treatment at any age, as long as there are teeth :) I would get that tooth checked out first before starting braces though, ideally all the teeth and gums should be in a healthy and stable condition before starting braces.
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