Adult Orthodontics · Specialist Care
Modern braces and clear aligners are quieter, faster, and more discreet than they've ever been, and with consistent retainer wear your result can stay stable for the long term.
Adult bone is denser and tooth movement takes more careful planning than in a teenager. We use 3D imaging, custom treatment mechanics, and timing schedules that fit work and travel, not the other way around. Most cases finish in 12 to 24 months, with retainer-only visits afterwards.
Clear aligners (eg. Invisalign, Angel) suit many adult cases. Clear ceramic braces and Iconix champagne braces work where aligners alone won't move teeth predictably. Traditional metal braces remain a highly effective option for complex movement.
Fees range from $3,200 to $11,750 depending on case difficulty and treatment time. We discuss your exact figure at the consultation. Following an initial deposit (from $1,500 on comprehensive cases), we offer interest-free fortnightly payment plans typically over 24 months. We provide a receipt for you to claim through your private health fund.
FAQs · Adult Orthodontics
No. The biology that allows teeth to move works the same way at 25, 45, or 65. Older patients sometimes need a slightly longer treatment time and careful gum monitoring, and with careful planning adults achieve strong, stable results. Individual results vary from case to case.
Clear aligners are removable for meetings and presentations. Ceramic braces are tooth-coloured and difficult to notice at normal conversational distance.
Mild crowding can be corrected in 6 to 9 months with aligners. Comprehensive cases run 18 to 24 months. The plan we present at consultation gives you the exact range for your situation.
Other treatments
Specialist braces and aligners designed around busy teenage lives.
Learn moreEarly intervention from age seven to guide jaw growth and prevent complex treatment later.
Learn moreDiscreet, removable clear aligners — fitted and supervised by a specialist orthodontist.
Learn moreTooth-coloured ceramic brackets — almost invisible at a conversational distance.
Learn moreInside · Adult Orthodontics
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An hour-long appointment with Dr Tom — all photos and x-rays, examination, every treatment option open to you, and a written quote to take home.
