Orthodontic Center · Gangnam · Cheongdam · Bucheon
Adults in their 20s and 30s may be considered for orthodontic treatment after jaw growth is complete. A precise examination of the teeth, gums and bite determines whether treatment is appropriate.
Adult orthodontics addresses crowding, bite problems and protrusion after growth is complete. Suitability and the pace of treatment depend on the teeth, supporting tissues and the movements required. The clinic offers partial, clear, lingual and combination approaches; the method is selected after a full clinical and radiographic examination.
Partial, clear, lingual or combination. The right one is chosen only after a full examination.
Teeth, gums, the skeletal relationship of the jaws and overall facial balance.
Fixed braces normally need an in-person adjustment every several weeks.
Retention remains part of treatment after active tooth movement ends.
These common concerns lead to different assessment questions. Read the ones that apply to you.
Uneven front teeth
An upcoming interview or important event may make uneven front teeth feel more noticeable. Partial braces treat selected teeth, but an examination must establish whether that limited scope meets your needs. The treatment time is planned individually and cannot be assumed from the event date.
The bite does not meet
Your upper and lower teeth do not meet properly, making it hard to chew food. The skeletal relationship of the two jaws is examined before any appliance is discussed.
Hard to keep clean
Severe crowding or overlapping teeth make daily brushing and cleaning difficult. Gum health is checked first, because orthodontic planning has to take it into account.
Protruding lips or jaw
A protruding jaw or lips affect your facial profile and you would like to discuss whether orthodontics can help. Severe crowding or skeletal discrepancies may require extraction or surgical planning.
Living outside Korea
Orthodontics normally requires in-person adjustment visits every several weeks. Some aligner-based plans may allow longer intervals, but this depends entirely on the bite, tooth movement and periodontal condition confirmed in the clinic.
Before a crown or bridge
Partial braces suit patients who need a tilted or over-erupted tooth repositioned before restorative work. That sequence is decided together with the restorative dentist.
Not a diagnosis. Appearance alone is not enough for an accurate orthodontic diagnosis.
Light force, bone that remodels on both sides of the root, and time. That is why the interval between visits matters.
The wire or the tray applies a light, continuous force. Larger force does not move a tooth faster; it changes what happens in the bone around the root.
Bone is resorbed on the side towards which the tooth moves, while bone forms on the other side. This remodelling takes time, and the rate varies with the individual tissues and treatment plan.
Supporting tissues need time to respond between treatment stages. Adjustment timing and overall duration depend on the severity of the malocclusion, the method, whether extractions are needed and how the teeth respond.
Compare the four approaches, their appliance positions and the conditions considered before treatment.
Brackets on selected teeth only.
Brackets are placed only on selected front or back teeth. This may be considered for a limited front-tooth concern, or to reposition a tilted or over-erupted tooth before restorative work. The orthodontist checks whether this scope is appropriate; the treatment period depends on the movements required rather than simply the number of teeth treated.
Removable transparent trays.
A series of removable transparent aligners moves the teeth gradually. They are hard to notice and easy to keep clean because they come out for brushing. Clear aligners are not suitable for every case, so a detailed diagnosis determines whether you are a candidate.
Brackets on the inner surface.
Brackets are bonded to the inner, tongue-side surfaces of the teeth, making them less visible from the front. Chewing and pronunciation may feel awkward initially, and adaptation can take time. This option may be considered by patients who prefer a less visible appliance for aesthetic or professional reasons, after an assessment of suitability.
Upper inner, lower outer.
Lingual brackets are used on the more visible upper teeth, with conventional outer brackets on the lower teeth. This combines different appliance positions. Cost, visibility and tongue comfort should be discussed for your specific plan rather than assumed from the combination alone.
Swipe or choose a method. Nothing moves automatically.
An example sequence. Duration depends on the malocclusion, the method and how the teeth respond.
Visit 1 · records
We examine the teeth, gums and the skeletal relationship of the upper and lower jaws, and review overall facial balance before deciding which of the four approaches fits your case.
Visit 2 · fitting
The chosen appliance is fitted and the first wire or tray is placed. Self-ligating brackets are an option where the diagnosis supports them.
Every few weeks
Fixed braces normally need an in-person adjustment every several weeks. If you live abroad and cannot visit regularly, conventional fixed braces are usually not practical.
After removal
Retention remains part of treatment after active tooth movement ends. The retainer type and how long it is worn are set for your case.
Ask about the visit interval before you start, not after the appliance is on.
Severe crowding or skeletal discrepancies may require extraction or surgical planning.
Appearance alone is not enough for an accurate diagnosis. Four readings decide the method.
Crowding, spacing, rotation and how the arches meet.
It sets how far each tooth has to travel, which is what the duration follows.
Periodontal health around every tooth that will be moved.
Orthodontic planning also takes gum health and any restorative needs into account.
How the upper and lower jaws sit relative to each other.
Skeletal discrepancies may require extraction or surgical planning rather than braces alone.
Whether self-ligating brackets fit the case.
Self-ligating brackets use an integrated clip or gate to retain the wire without separate ties. The orthodontist assesses whether this design fits the planned movements and your case; the bracket type alone does not determine comfort or treatment time.
Adult orthodontic cases from the Bucheon clinic, with the recorded treatment period.
Photographs taken at the clinic, published as provided. Results vary by person, and treatment carries risks and possible side effects - see the recovery and precautions section on this page. Published with the patient's written consent for promotional use; periods as recorded.
First days
With lingual braces, chewing and pronunciation may feel awkward at first.
Soft food helps while the teeth are tender after an adjustment.
Through treatment
Clear aligners come out for brushing, which makes hygiene easier.
With fixed braces, cleaning around the brackets is checked at each visit.
After removal
Teeth can drift back if the retainer is not worn as instructed.
The retainer type and wear time are set for your case.
There is no fixed answer on duration. It depends on the severity of the malocclusion, the treatment method, whether extractions are needed, and how the teeth respond. Your orthodontist gives an individual estimate after the full diagnostic work-up.
Orthodontics is a long-term treatment that normally requires in-person adjustment visits every several weeks. If you live abroad and cannot visit regularly, conventional fixed braces are usually not practical, and clear aligners are not suitable for every case.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics
There is no fixed answer. Duration depends on the severity of the malocclusion, the treatment method, whether extractions are needed, and how the teeth respond. Your orthodontist will give you an individual estimate after the full diagnostic work-up.
Orthodontics is a long-term treatment that normally requires in-person adjustment visits every several weeks. If you live abroad and cannot visit regularly, conventional fixed braces are usually not practical. Some aligner-based plans may allow longer intervals, but this depends entirely on the bite, tooth movement and periodontal condition confirmed during an in-clinic examination.
It depends on the degree of malocclusion. Some adult cases can be treated with braces alone, while severe crowding or skeletal discrepancies may require extraction or surgical planning. This is exactly why an accurate examination comes before any treatment decision.
Being in your 30s does not by itself rule out orthodontic treatment. Even after jaw growth is complete, the decision depends on the condition of your teeth, gums and supporting bone, the bite and the movements required. An examination is needed to assess suitability and estimate treatment time.
Clear aligners are not suitable for every case, so a detailed diagnosis determines whether you are a candidate. They are hard to notice and easy to keep clean because they come out for brushing.
Retention remains part of treatment after active tooth movement ends. The retainer type and how long it is worn are set for your case, and teeth can drift back if it is not worn as instructed.
Board-certified specialists from different fields review diagnoses together, so orthodontic planning also takes gum health and any restorative needs into account.
