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About The Video
Dr Christopher addresses a question many adults ask: is it too late to straighten my teeth? He explains that he has treated patients from as young as six, with the oldest so far around 78. Braces are often done alongside other dental care, such as gum treatment or prosthetic work, as well as on their own. Because adult bone is more set, teeth move a little slower, and treatment usually takes one to two years.
He then compares daily life with metal braces and clear aligners. He mentions that dental braces are more noticeable at first, while aligners are less visible but not completely invisible. Dr Christopher likens the first three to four days to the soreness after a hard workout. He also covers practical points, such as cleaning around dental braces and brief changes to speech with aligners.
Dr Christopher gives a practical overview of orthodontic treatment for adults, addressing common concerns about age, timing and appearance. He notes that adult treatment often has different goals from treatment in growing children. Rather than guiding jaw growth, the focus is on aligning the teeth, which helps explain the typical one to two year timeframe.
The video also covers why adults seek treatment later in life. Reasons include late crowding of the lower teeth, relapse after earlier treatment when retainers were not worn, and braces as part of wider gum or restorative care. For others, it is a chance they did not have when younger. If you are considering braces or aligners as an adult, reach out to the team at Dental Designs Clinic in Singapore to book an assessment.
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