A beautiful smile gives you confidence. Once you have invested in your smile, you can wear it for the rest of your life!

We would all love to have a beautiful smile. It can makes you feel good and has a positive effect on how other people see you. This can have direct benefits to your personal life and career. Like many other lifestyle decisions, having straight teeth is also your choice.

“We expect our teeth to last a lifetime and look beautiful for the rest of our lives !”

Why Wear Braces when I can have Crowns, Bridges, Veneers etc.?

Why not? …because we want our teeth to look beautiful & stay strong for the rest of our lives, braces are the sensible choice.

• Braces straighten teeth without cutting into healthy enamel.
• A natural set of teeth look & feel much better than a mouth full of crowns or veneers; natural teeth are easier to maintain & clean, keeping the gums healthier too.
• Crowns & veneers will need replacing over time, which is expensive and may weaken the tooth further.
• Modern braces are very discrete and can be kept a secret! Braces are socially acceptable now.
• Nobody regrets wearing braces once they have got their beautiful smile. Most of our patients only wished that they had done it sooner…

Am I too old for braces?

There are no age limits! We treat adult from 16 to 60’s or above…

Teeth can be moved at any age so it is never too late to consider orthodontic treatment if you would like a nice smile. We see adults of all age groups, from 16 to 60’s. The only requirement for orthodontic treatment is sufficient teeth, healthy bone & gums and a willing patient. We have may patients who are retired and still feel young enough to want a beautiful smile.

More adults are choosing to wear braces later on in life. Whether you missed the opportunity in your younger days or were never given the option, it may still be possible to have treatment. Your teeth may have gradually moved over the years and it may be concerning you now. Some request re-treatment because teeth have moved since having orthodontic treatment in their teenage.

Which type of brace can I have?

It is no longer unusual to see adults wearing braces. People from all walks of life have orthodontic treatment; from celebrities to busy mums to high powered career people etc. There are many modern braces available which are very discrete. At your consultation appointment we can discuss which one may be most suitable for you.

Please follow this link to view Brace Options.

But doesn’t Orthodontic Treatment take Years to Finish?

Most treatments take 9-18 months to compete. Very difficult problems can take 2 years and very mild problems can be treated in 6 months.

Treatment time also depends on the overall treatment aims and the type of brace used. It is not always necessary to treat every thing that is wrong; compromises can be made to reduce the treatment time. We can discuss all options and braces with you to help you make the best decision for your needs.