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Crooked teeth in Kallangur, Moreton Bay

Crooked Teeth Treatment in Kallangur

Straightening crooked teeth at any age

Crooked teeth are one of the most common reasons adults in Kallangur and the wider Moreton Bay area come to see us about their smile. Crowding, overlapping front teeth, gaps and teeth that have slowly shifted since school can all be improved. Dr Sonia has a special interest in orthodontics and clear aligners, and at Kallangur Dental Surgery she will match the treatment to how much your teeth need to move, from clear aligners to simple bonding.

Clear aligners, bonding and veneers under one roof
Dr Sonia has a special interest in clear aligners and orthodontics

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Your next step

Book a smile consultation in Kallangur

Come in and talk to Dr Sonia about what is bothering you about your teeth. We will look at your bite and alignment, explain which options suit you, from clear aligners to bonding or veneers, and give you a realistic timeframe and written estimate so you can decide in your own time.

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Clear aligner, bonding and veneer options
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Crooked teeth treatment options and costs

Treatment	Approximate cost
Clear aligners	FROM $4,500
Composite veneers (per tooth, in-chair)	FROM $800

These prices are a guide only. The right treatment depends on your teeth, and your exact cost is confirmed in writing after an examination, before anything starts. Payment plans can help spread the cost of teeth straightening.

Illustration of crowded and overlapping lower front teeth

Why teeth move

What causes crooked teeth?

Most crooked teeth come down to a mismatch between the size of the teeth and the space in the jaw. If the jaw is small or the teeth are large, they have to overlap or twist to fit. Family traits play a big part, so if a parent had crowding, you may too.

Childhood habits such as thumb sucking or a dummy used for years, baby teeth lost too early or kept too long, and mouth breathing can all affect where adult teeth end up. Later in life, a knock to the mouth, a missing tooth that lets its neighbours drift, or gum disease that loosens the bone can move teeth out of line.

Teeth also keep moving as we age. Even people who wore braces as teenagers often notice their lower front teeth crowding again in their thirties or forties, particularly if they stopped wearing a retainer. Once the front teeth start to overlap, the crowding tends to build on itself.

Your options

How to straighten teeth without braces

Many adults are relieved to hear that metal braces are not the only answer. Depending on how crooked your teeth are, these are the options our Kallangur team will talk through with you. If you are weighing up the two main approaches, our article on Invisalign vs braces compares them in more detail.

Invisalign® Clear Aligners

A series of clear, removable trays that move teeth a little at a time. They are hard to spot, come out for meals and brushing, and suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding and gaps.

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Composite Bonding

Tooth-coloured resin added to the edges or sides of teeth to even out small irregularities, chips and minor gaps. Often done in one visit, with no aligners needed.

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Porcelain Veneers

Thin porcelain shells that change the shape and line of the front teeth. Veneers do not move teeth, but they can disguise slight crookedness when the colour or shape also needs work.

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Extraction for Crowding

In more severe crowding, removing a tooth may be needed to make room, usually as part of a wider orthodontic plan. We only suggest this after careful assessment.

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Man fitting his clear retainer at bedtime to hold his newly straightened teeth

How long will it take?

Teeth straightening timeframes

Timeframes depend on what needs correcting. Bonding or reshaping to disguise a slightly uneven edge can be done in a single appointment. A few months of clear aligners may be enough to fix mild crowding of the front teeth. Moderate crowding, gaps or bite changes usually take longer, often a year or more, and complex cases involving the jaw can take longer again.

Whichever path you take, the finish line is not the end. Teeth want to drift back to where they were, so a retainer is worn afterwards, usually at night, to hold the result. At your appointment we will give you a realistic estimate for your own teeth rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.

Good to know

Crooked Teeth - frequently asked

Can crooked teeth be fixed without braces?

Often, yes. Clear aligners can straighten many cases of mild to moderate crowding without brackets or wires. For very small irregularities, composite bonding or veneers can make teeth look straighter without moving them at all. More complex bite or jaw problems may still need traditional braces, and if so we can refer you to an orthodontist.

What causes crooked teeth?

The most common causes are a jaw that is too small for the teeth, inherited tooth and jaw size, and childhood habits like prolonged thumb sucking. Early loss of baby teeth, injuries, missing adult teeth and gum disease can also let teeth move out of line. Teeth naturally drift with age as well.

Is Invisalign suitable for crooked teeth?

Clear aligners work well for many adults and teenagers with crowding, gaps and some bite issues. It relies on wearing the aligners for around 22 hours a day, so it suits people who are happy to commit to that routine. At your assessment Dr Sonia will tell you honestly whether aligners can achieve the result you want.

Can veneers fix crooked teeth?

Veneers do not straighten teeth, but they can change how straight teeth look by reshaping the front surfaces. They are a good fit when teeth are only slightly out of line and you also want to change colour or shape. When teeth are more crooked, straightening them first is usually kinder to the teeth.

How long does it take to straighten teeth?

Anywhere from a single visit for cosmetic bonding, to a few months of aligners for mild crowding, to a year or more for moderate cases. The exact time depends on how far your teeth need to move and whether your bite needs correcting too.

Do crooked teeth get worse over time?

Usually they do, slowly. Lower front teeth in particular tend to crowd more with age, and once teeth overlap they are harder to clean, which raises the risk of decay and gum disease. Treating crowding earlier often means a shorter, simpler course.

Am I too old to straighten my teeth?

No. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, and many of our aligner patients are adults. We will check your gums and bone first, because healthy foundations matter more than age.

Do I need to wear a retainer afterwards?

Yes. A retainer does not move teeth, it holds them where treatment put them. Without one, teeth tend to drift back. Most people wear a retainer at night long term, and we will show you how to look after it.

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