Braces for adults

Treatment choices

It’s not just teenagers, who can benefit from orthodontic appliances like Invisalign. Adults with crooked or protruding teeth and other alignment problems have the option to straighten their teeth whenever they want.

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Straightening your teeth for the first time as an adult

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Adult braces from £1,250

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Paying for adult braces

Cost in some cases, is a big factor in preventing adults from straightening their teeth. But if you’re truly unhappy with your smile, you don’t have to pay thousands of pounds upfront to get your teeth straightened.

Dental finance, a trusted monthly instalment scheme, helps patients break up their final treatment costs over manageable monthly payments. For example, for Invisalign Go to treat mild problems, you can pay £179.19 per month, interest-free, with no additional cost of credit to straighten both the upper and lower jaws. You can halve the price if you only wish to straighten one arch.

Quick guide to adult braces

Adult brace FAQs

How long do braces take to straighten adult teeth?

Depending on the type of orthodontic system you choose, adult braces can take from three months to eighteen months. Mild and moderate bite problems can be treated with 3-6 months, with more severe problems taken between 12 and 18 months. Average case is 9 months.

Do braces take longer for adults?

Age is a minor factor in treatment times for adult braces. The type of orthodontic system, is in fact, the largest influence on the time it takes to straighten teeth.

Wear time is also dictated by how severe your bite or malocclusion is. For example, Invisalign can straighten mild issues in as little as three months, whereas more complex bite problems like overbites might take longer.

Is it worth getting braces as an adult?

It’s never too late to get braces. Straightening crooked teeth and bite problems only have positive effects on your oral health, and can help you feel more confident with your smile. No matter your age, braces are there to help you gain straighter teeth and access all the benefits these provide.

We’ve treated patients as old as 54 with Invisalign – there’s no age limit to improving your smile.

Are adult braces available on the NHS?

Adult braces are not available via the NHS. Orthodontic treatment is only available for young people under the age of 18 at no cost. NHS orthodontic treatment for adults is approved on a case-by-case basis for health reasons, but it’s not typically offered for aesthetic purposes.

Will you have to wear a retainer after treatment?

As adults have bones that have already developed, it’s easier for teeth to shift back into their initial positions, so wearing a retainer for longer periods is essential for ensuring teeth remain in their newly aligned position. Adults will typically have to wear their retainer for 12 months, each night. Though orthodontists recommend you wear some form of retainer every night, indefinitely.

Should you straighten teeth?

Misaligned teeth are not purely a cosmetic problem. Crooked teeth are often problematic in the fact that they can increase your risk of developing gum disease, a condition, which if ignored can lead to tooth loss.

What are the best type of adult braces?

After working on hundred adult teeth cases, we’ve found that choices like Invisalign are usually the better option, as many adults want to avoid the stigma often associated with metal braces. Ceramic braces are also another popular choice as they are a white ceramic that’s made to blend with your teeth, making them less noticeable. Invisalign does have a better advantage in the fact that it’s removable for up to 2 hours a day.

Adult brace treatment options

The below treatment options successfully treat crooked, misaligned, and overcrowded teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites. All treatments are also perfect for gapped teeth, although Invisalign cannot close gaps larger than 0.4mm.

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Invisalign from £2,475 per arch

Removable up to 2 hours
3-12 months
Mild to severe cases

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Metal Braces – Maida Smiles Dental Clinic

Metal Braces £1,500 per arch

Fixed (coloured options)
12-18 months
Mild to severe cases

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Ceramic Braces – Maida Smiles Dental Clinic

Ceramic Braces £1,750 Per arch

From £1,750 (one arch)
Fixed but tooth-coloured
18-36 months
Mild to severe cases

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Self-ligating £1,625 per arch

Fixed with brackets
12-24 months
Mild to severe cases

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What we offer

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Teeth Straightening

Invisible aligners, ceramic & metal braces tailored to your lifestyle.

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Dental Implants

Permanent, natural-looking tooth replacement with a 99.7% success rate.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers, whitening and composite bonding to transform your smile.

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General Dentistry

Comprehensive checkups, hygiene and preventive care for the whole family.

Your local dentist for life, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic in Maida Vale, is a cosmetic, restorative and dental implant clinic in the heart of London that also serves patients with general, everyday smile concerns. We’re here no matter your smile concern.

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Finance monthly examples displayed on this page are based on a £2,500 dental implant, no deposit:

24 months: £114.54 per month. Total repayable: £2,749.06. 9.9% APR.
36 months: £80.31 per month. Total repayable: £2,891.16. 9.9% APR

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Finance information

Maida Smiles Clinic has partnered with Tabeo Tech Limited to offer 0% dental finance over 12 months, with interest-bearing options available up to 36 months at a 9.9% APR beyond the initial 12-month period.

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Spread the cost of your dental treatment, regardless if it’s cosmetic, orthodontic or general. If your treatment costs more than £250, you can spread the cost over 12 months interest-free using dental finance. Alternatively, we’re also accepted by major dental insurance providers. Contact us to learn more about paying for your treatment with finance or insurance.

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Braces for adults

Straightening your teeth for the first time as an adult

Paying for adult braces

Quick guide to adult braces

Adult brace treatment options

Invisalign from £2,475 per arch

Metal Braces £1,500 per arch

Ceramic Braces £1,750 Per arch

Self-ligating £1,625 per arch

What we offer

Teeth Straightening

Dental Implants

Cosmetic Dentistry

General Dentistry

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