Have I left Orthodontic treatment too late?
Orthodontic treatment is possible in adulthood. In fact, as long as the supporting bones and gums are healthy the teeth can be moved with little risk of damage. Certain types of problems cannot be fully corrected in the absence of childhood growth; however, there are always options. Compromise treatment can result in a marked improvement. Rarely we may suggest a combination of orthodontic treatment and surgery, if full correction to an ideal bite is to be achieved. Tooth coloured braces, invisible aligners (Invisalign) and lingual braces behind the teeth have made orthodontic treatment acceptable to an ever-increasing number of adults.

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