Orthodontics Dentistry · Staplehurst, Kent
Straighter teeth are easier to clean, more comfortable to bite with and, for most people, a real lift in confidence. Teeth straightening at our Staplehurst, Kent practice covers everything from discreet clear aligners to conventional fixed braces — chosen around your teeth, your timescale and your budget.
We routinely treat crowded and overlapping teeth, gaps and spacing, protruding front teeth, deep bites and open bites, teeth that have drifted after an extraction, and relapse in adults who wore braces years ago but stopped using retainers.
Straightening is not purely cosmetic. Crowded teeth trap plaque where a brush cannot reach, and an uneven bite loads certain teeth far more heavily than others, which contributes to wear, cracking and jaw discomfort.
Clear removable aligners suit mild to moderate cases and are almost invisible. Tooth-coloured ceramic fixed braces handle more complex movements while remaining discreet. Traditional metal braces are the most efficient for significant corrections and are often the best choice for teenagers. Short-term systems focus on the front teeth for patients whose main concern is appearance. At your Staplehurst consultation we scan your teeth, discuss what each approach can realistically achieve and set out the timescales and costs side by side.
Teeth naturally drift throughout life, so retention is not optional — it is part of the treatment. We usually provide a thin bonded wire behind the front teeth plus a clear removable retainer to wear at night. Wear them as instructed and your result will stay stable for decades; stop, and relapse is likely within a year or two.
Your treatment journey
We assess your teeth, bite and gum health and listen to what you want changed.
Scans, photographs and X-rays are used to plan the movements and show the outcome.
Aligners or braces move the teeth over several months, with regular reviews.
Bonded and removable retainers hold your finished result in place.
Your questions, answered
Ready when you are
Send us a message and our Staplehurst, Kent team will arrange your straightening consultation.
01580 848 171
4 Station Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QE
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