Can adults straighten their teeth?
25 August 2025
4mins min read
Teeth straightening is often associated with teenagers.
But over the past 20 years, this treatment has become more and more popular with adults.
More adults than ever are choosing to reinvent their smile - and transform their confidence - with visits an orthodontist or teeth straightening dentist.
TEETH STRAIGHTENING FOR ADULTS
So can adults straighten their teeth?
Adults who've benefited from a beautiful, new, straight smile have discovered it's never too late to invest in your teeth.
Many of our patients tell us they wish they'd had treatment sooner.
So, for example, if you've always wished you'd had your teeth straightened as a teenager, it's now more straightforward than ever to put that right.
A straight smile can give you new confidence, make your teeth easier to clean - and ensure you're less likely to suffer from dental problems...
... and help you to eat more easily.
At Wytes, we've delivered hundreds of discreet, effective treatments to adults who've told us quite simply we've helped them to improve their lives.
Our patients regularly tell us they now feel happy to smile for a photograph...
... where before they would cover their mouth.
MODERN TEETH STRAIGHTENING OPTIONS FOR ADULTS
Fixed braces for adults
Forget the unsubtle "train track" braces of your childhood.
While fixed braces for adults are still one of the most reliable ways to enjoy straighter teeth...
... modern designs use smaller metal brackets and more discreet wires to gently push your teeth towards their final position.
When it comes to straight teeth later in life, some patients prefer subtle ceramic brackets that naturally blend in with the colour of your teeth.
Lingual braces for adults
Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth, which means no one need know you're having treatment.
As with more conventional fixed braces, they work by applying pressure to the teeth to slowly but surely move them into the straight position.
Like Invisalign treatment (see below), these adult orthodontics devices are virtually invisible to the outside world.
Invisalign treatment for adults
While, in some cases, fixed braces are the most appropriate means of straightening...
Some adults are able to take advantage of the convenience of Invisalign clear, removable plastic aligners.
Each set of plastic trays - which are changed every week or fortnight - gently move your teeth towards the correct position.
The beauty of Invisalign for adults is the trays can be taken out for eating and drinking anything other than water.
After eating, simply brush your teeth and pop them back in.
QUESTIONS ABOUT TEETH STRAIGHTENING FOR ADULTS
Am I too old to straighten my teeth?
Highly unlikely!
Adults of all ages - including in their 70s and 80s - are finding out just how easy it is to invest in teeth straightening.
Can adults straighten their teeth? If your teeth and gums are relatively healthy, you will likely be a good candidate for teeth straightening.
How long does adult teeth straightening take?
Treatment times vary from patient to patient.
Typically, teeth straightening for adults will take between one to two years.
Milder cases can even be finished within six months.
When you come for a consultation at Wytes, we can give you a personalised timeline to give you a good idea of how long your treatment will take.
TEETH STRAIGHTENING CONSULTATIONS FOR ADULTS AT WYTES
The fact you're reading this blog post means you've already started researching teeth straightening.
Now its time to stop wondering...
Book a no-hassle teeth straightening consultation with one of our highly-skilled orthodontists or teeth straightening dentists to find out exactly what's possible for you.
This time next year, you could be well on your way to enjoying the confidence of beautiful, new straight teeth.
