Crooked or crowded teeth aren't just cosmetic - they're harder to clean and often lead to gum disease and uneven wear over time. The good news: modern orthodontics is more comfortable and more discreet than it used to be.
Most crooked teeth come down to the natural relationship between jaw size and tooth size. If your jaw is on the smaller side and your teeth are on the larger side, there isn't enough room for them to sit straight.
Long-term thumb-sucking, dummy use or tongue thrusting can affect how the bite develops in childhood, sometimes resulting in crookedness or an open bite.
Losing a tooth (especially without replacing it) lets the neighbouring teeth drift, often making them appear more crooked over time.
Even if you had braces as a teenager, teeth can drift back over the years, especially if retainers were stopped early. One of the most common reasons we treat second-time orthodontic patients.
Wisdom teeth pushing through in your late teens or twenties occasionally cause front-tooth crowding. Debated clinically, but in some cases it does happen.
The most popular adult option. Discreet, removable, near-invisible. Lite from £3,500 / arch, Full from £4,200 / arch.
Read more →A more affordable clear-aligner alternative for milder cases.
Read more →The most predictable option for complex cases, severe rotations or significant bite work. From £5,450 / arch.
Read more →Custom braces fitted to the back of your teeth so they're invisible from the front.
Read more →For very mild crookedness on a single front tooth, can sometimes give the appearance of a straighter tooth without orthodontics.
Read more →Porcelain veneers can mask mildly crooked front teeth - best paired with proper alignment first.
Read more →Let's take the first step towards your healthiest, most confident smile. Join our Hornchurch, Essex dental practice today.
Book nowInvisalign starts at £3,500 (Lite) and £4,200 (Full), fixed braces from £5,450, with Clear Correct and lingual braces quoted at consultation.
Most adult cases finish in 6 to 18 months, with mild cases as short as 6 months and complex cases extending to 24 months.
For mild to moderate cases the results are comparable, while for complex cases (severe crowding, rotations, big bite work) fixed braces remain the gold standard.
Yes - over half our orthodontic patients are adults, often returning patients whose teeth have shifted since their teenage braces.
Yes - every orthodontic treatment we do includes a retainer plan, because without it the teeth will gradually drift back to their original position.
Yes, initial orthodontic consultations are complimentary and include a 3D digital scan of your teeth.
Hacton Dental Care is in Hornchurch and a ten minute drive from Upminster, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham, with free on-site parking.
Closed daily 1.00pm – 2.00pm for lunch.
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