Most adults understand that improving the appearance of their smile can have a positive effect on their personal, social and professional lives.
Although adults have finished their growth spurts, this does not preclude orthodontic treatment. Teeth move in a similar manner at any age as long as the teeth are healthy and have good bony support.
Some adults simply want straight teeth, others want to have cleaning made easier to improve the overall health of the teeth and gums, while others want to improve function. Many require a collaborative effort between their dentist or other dental specialists to achieve optimal restorative and reconstructive treatment plans. These specialised plans may involve implants, periodontal issues and ever increasing surgical intervention. This multi-disciplinary treatment planning is what makes adult orthodontics both challenging and so rewarding at the same time.
Your specialist orthodontist will advise you as to the most appropriate treatment and appliance options available to you during your consultation. We have a wide range of orthodontic appliances for adult patients including tooth coloured braces, invisible braces (lingual braces on the inside of the teeth) and clear removable aligners called Invisalign. Major changes can now days also be made using small skeletal anchors, as well as more dramatic cosmetic changes with surgical orthodontics.
Tom Ford celebrating 15 years with Vogue listed the 15 most important things you need to look great. This list included ‘a great smile’, take Tom Ford’s advice:
'Perfect teeth - if you don't have them, save up and have them fixed.'
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