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Can adults have braces to straighten teeth ?
Orthodontic braces need not be only for kids and teens. It’s never too late to have your teeth straightened and improve your smile – no matter what your age. Millions of adults across the world who are in their late 20s and 30s, and even 40s wear orthodontic braces; as a result, orthodontists and dentists are familiar with teeth straightening requirements that are specific to adult patients.
Can adults have braces to straighten teeth ? Yes. Achieving a straight smile is possible at any age. Treatment times may be slightly longer as you get older. Gum health, however, can be an important consideration for teeth movement in adults older than 45 years of age.
Types Of Adult Braces
At Whites Dental, we offer a number of brace options for adults at our two practices in London. Each brace system has its own unique advantages. For example, traditional metal braces offer precise control and effective teeth movement. Ceramic braces are very similar to metal braces, but the brackets are made of tooth coloured material. Invisalign provides discretion & convenience. Damon offers comfort and faster treatment. Fastbraces provide quick results in some cases.
Which brace system will suit you best will depend on your preferences and treatment priorities. A consultation with our orthodontist can provide you the detailed information you need to decide which adult brace system will suit you needs.
Which Orthodontic Braces Are Right For You?
Quick and discreet brace options available
“Most common type of braces usually made of stainless steel. Very effective at straightening teeth. Cost effective treatment.”
“Similar to metal braces, but the brackets are made of ceramic tooth coloured material. More discreet and more popular with adults. Also called clear braces.”
“New orthodontic brace system. Employs newer technology, allowing for faster treatment and less strain to the teeth.”
Prefer Invisalign Braces ?
Invisalign Braces
“The virtually invisible invisalign braces system provides excellent results whilst hardly being noticeable. Completely removable”
Comparing Types Of Adult Braces
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| Metal | Ceramic | Damon | Invisalign | |
| Visibility | Most visible. Metal brackets. | Less visible than metal. Tooth coloured brackets. | Option of metal and ceramic brackets. | Virtually invisible. Removable clear aligners. |
| Suitability | Nearly all cases, including complex ones. | Nearly all cases. | A majority of cases. | Moderate to severe cases, however, not suitable for some complex cases. |
| Treatment Speed | Fastest. | Usually a few months longer than metal. | Similar to metal and ceramic ? case dependent. | Usually longer than metal and ceramic. |
| Affordability | Most cost effective brace option. | More expensive than metal | More expensive than metal or ceramic. | Depends on number of aligners needed. Often less expensive than metal or ceramic. |
Comparing Types Of Adult Braces
Additionally see types of teeth alignment problems
| Metal | Ceramic | |
| Visibility | Most visible. Metal brackets. | Less visible than metal. Tooth coloured brackets. |
| Suitability | Nearly all cases, including complex ones. | Nearly all cases. |
| Treatment Speed | Fastest. | Usually a few months longer than metal. |
| Affordability | Most cost effective brace option. | More expensive than metal |
| Damon | Invisalign | |
| Visibility | Option of metal and ceramic brackets. | Virtually invisible. Removable clear aligners. |
| Suitability | A majority of cases. | Moderate to severe cases, however, not suitable for some complex cases. |
| Treatment Speed | Similar to metal and ceramic – case dependent. | Usually longer than metal and ceramic. |
| Affordability | More expensive than metal or ceramic. | Depends on number of aligners needed. Often less expensive than metal or ceramic. |
Metal Braces – Fixed orthodontic metal braces are the traditional form of braces we often see teenagers wear. Metal braces are the most common orthodontic braces available on the market. They are typically made of stainless steel, but ceramic tooth colour braces are also often used to help make them discreet, especially for adult patients. Fixed metal braces are well known for providing accurate teeth movements.
Ceramic Braces – Ceramic Braces are increasingly very popular with our adult patients who prefer fixed braces. They are very similar to traditional metal braces, however, the actual brackets are made of tooth coloured ceramic material, making them more discreet. They offer a number of advantages over metal braces, however, they can often be a little more expensive.
Damon Braces – Damon braces is a new modern orthodontic system for straightening teeth. It uses newer orthodontic technology, enabling faster treatment times and causes less strain to the patient’s teeth. Its tooth-coloured clear braces make the system more discreet than fixed orthodontic metal braces.
Lingual Braces – Lingual brace systems are a form of discreet braces; they are similar to traditional braces in that they have the same orthodontic components as traditional fixed braces. However, lingual braces are fitted to the inside surface of the teeth, instead of the outside surface, thus making the brace system completely invisible to others. This is a major advantage of lingual braces – they are completely invisible as compared to traditional fixed orthodontic braces. Correcting teeth misalignment issues can therefore be done virtually invisibly given lingual braces are applied to the inside of each tooth. The system is therefore popular with adult patients, who often prefer their discreet nature.
Invisalign – Invisible braces consist of a series of removable, customized clear appliances made from a hardened plastic – these braces are called aligners. Invisible braces are near invisible and fully removable – they therefore do not trap food particles between the teeth as regular fixed metal braces do. Each set of invisible braces or aligners is worn for approx. two weeks and then replaced with another set of aligners, next in the series, till all the teeth have shifted to their final end positions. The invisible aligners should be removed only for eating food and brushing and flossing purposes. Invisible aligners have become very popular with adults who are looking for orthodontic braces given the braces are virtually invisible and do not impact their social and work lives, which tend to be key requirement for adults.
Fastbraces – Fastbraces are a relatively new orthodontic system, which enables patients to reduce brace treatment times drastically. In many cases, Fastbraces can straighten your teeth in as little as 3 to 4 months. It is therefore often popular with our adult patients.
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Adult Braces – Prices At Our London Clinics
The cost of adult braces typically depends on the duration of the orthodontic treatment and the type of braces you choose. Adult brace treatment typically costs between £1,500 and £5,000. Our orthodontic dentists will be able to provide a more accurate cost once we have been able to examine your teeth and understand your teeth straightening requirements.
We are often asked – ‘How much do braces cost?’ For more personilised information, specific to your requirements you are welcome to call our friendly reception team to book a complementary orthodontic consultation with our orthodontic dentists, this is a free consultation, designed to provide you with guidance on the most suitable treatments, as well as provide a timeline and process for the preparation, treatment, adjustments and eventual removal.
Adult Brace Cost
| Braces Consultation | FREE |
| Invisalign | from £1,695 |
| Metal Braces | from £2,795 |
| Ceramic Braces |
from £2,995 |
| Damon Braces |
from £3,495 |
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Adult Braces – Frequently Asked Questions
Why do grown adults need to wear orthodontic braces?
Many grown adults unfortunately didn’t received orthodontic treatment to correct teeth misalignment issues such as crooked or crowded teeth, over-bites, under-bites and cross-bites when they were children or teenagers.
If teeth misalignment issues are left untreated, they can lead to gum disease, teeth decay, earaches and also headaches. They can also lead to chewing, biting and speaking issues. In addition, straight teeth improve the appearance of a person’s smile, which in turn often gives adult patients a significant confidence boost socially.
Are adult orthodontic braces different from those for teenagers?
Adult patients can benefit from the exact same advantages of straighter teeth, an improved smile and better dental health by wearing orthodontic braces. However, given adults are no longer growing, orthodontic braces can take longer to straighten teeth than it does for children and teenagers. A typical adult patient wears orthodontic braces for around 4 months to 3 years; the treatment duration is dependent on the severity of the case. Once the braces are removed on competition of the treatment, you are typically required to wear fixed or removable retainers in order to prevent teeth from moving back to their initial positions.