Is it too late to straighten my teeth?

Braces in London Waterloo

Healthy teeth can be shifted at any age, so there’s no such thing as “too old” or “too late” for braces. In fact, nowadays about one in five orthodontic patients in London is an adult. Braces can drastically improve the overall look of your teeth and give you the confidence that you need to smile again! Our leading orthodontic dentists at Whites Dental would be more than happy to help you create your new beautiful smile. We provide a wide range of braces treatments near Elephant and Castle and London Bridge, including Damon Fast braces, Ceramic braces, Invisalign braces, clear braces and also hidden lingual braces. We are situated in London Waterloo, next to Southwark Station or a quick walk from Waterloo train station (about 5min) or a 10min walk from London Bridge train station.

What will decide if you are a good candidate for orthodontic treatment, then, is not your age but your current state of periodontal health, your general health, and what type of problem you are trying to fix. Periodontal (gum) disease, which can cause the loss of tooth-supporting bone, is more prevalent in adults than in adolescents. This is something important to consider because orthodontic treatment works by gently shifting or moving teeth within the bone that supports them. And starting any orthodontic treatment in the presence of periodontal disease can worsen the disease. While bone loss does not stop successful orthodontic treatment, it is essential that any existing periodontal disease be dealt with before any treatment begins.

Having your teeth straightened can make a significant difference in how you look and smile. However, the reasons to undergo orthodontic treatment goes way beyond the cosmetic. Orthodontic treatment can help improve your oral health and you can actually enjoy a reduced risk for problems like tooth decay and gum disease, and have a more normal, comfortable bite. You don’t need to worry that not having your teeth straightened as a child or teen means it is too late. By straightening your teeth, you automatically make it easier on yourself to properly clean your teeth as having crooked or crowded teeth make it 100 times harder.

Poor alignment can cause overlaps that are harder for you to care for efficiently, and those spaces can become a gathering ground for bacteria.

At Whites Dental, our orthodontic dentists provide a orthodontic braces to patient’s in London – these include traditional braces, Damon braces, Lingual braces and also Invisalign braces. Our webpage provides information on whether it is too late to straighten your teeth.

We are centrally located in London Waterloo, adjacent to the busy Southwark tube station. We are also a 5min walk from London Waterloo Railway station. If you fancy a walk then we are 5 minutes’ walking distance from Blackfriars and Southbank stations and a 10 minutes’ walking distance from London Bridge train station, Elephant and Castle roundabout and Borough Market.