Orthodontic Treatment in
London for Adults & Children
Orthodontic treatment in is no longer just for teenagers! The process involved in moving teeth is the same at any age. Many adults choose to receive treatment because they understand the importance of maintaining their health and want to feel better about their appearance.
Facts to consider in adults:
- Teeth are movable same way as in children but treatment may take longer
- Lack of growth of facial bones inhibits some of the corrections
- Jaw discrepancies require combined approach including orthodontics and orthognathic “Jaw” surgery
Alignment Options
Tooth Movement
Some things wrong with our smile are easy to see and correct. However, to achieve that ‘perfect’ smile by any adult, we must understand how most people define ‘perfect’. The centre line of the teeth should be central to the face. The teeth should be angled correctly towards a point below the chin. There is an optimum pattern for the height and size of each tooth. The contact points and gum line should mirror the lip line and smile, and of course, the tooth shade makes the adults smile entirely. Chipped and irregular teeth can spoil the ‘smile line’.
Today’s adult orthodontic treatment options offer a variety of braces and appliances, such as clear braces, self-ligating braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners, that are comfortable, aesthetic, and customized to meet your needs. Remember, a straight smile isn’t just beautiful; it will help you maintain the health of your teeth for life!
There are a number of ways to correct crooked teeth. You can have fixed metal brackets with or without coloured bands or you can have clear brackets with or without bands which are less visible or you can choose a clear positioner which is even less obvious.