As the years go by, your body ages; your hair starts to grey, your skin starts to wrinkle, and you slowly but surely begin to lose that youthful look that you’ve worn your whole life. Of course, there are benefits to aging: visits from your grandchildren and a propensity for wisdom are two that come to mind. But one thing that can definitely spoil the good times are age-related dental issues, which become more common with each passing birthday. For seniors like yourself, here are some tips to care for your smile during your golden years.

As you’re brushing your teeth before work one morning, you watch yourself in the bathroom mirror. Your eyes closely follow the toothbrush as it glides over a row of white, but misaligned and crooked teeth. Your self-esteem takes a small hit, and you wonder if you’ve missed your window of opportunity to have your teeth straightened; braces are for children, not 40-year-olds, right? Not necessarily—there are many orthodontic treatments available for adults, along with many reasons for why adult braces should be considered.