Orthodontic Center
Even after jaw growth is complete, adults in their 20s and 30s can be treated for most orthodontic concerns. Because severe malocclusion may require extraction or surgical planning, treatment always begins with a precise diagnosis.
Final treatment plan, cost and duration are confirmed after in-clinic diagnosis.
Adult orthodontics corrects crowding, bite problems, and protrusion in patients whose growth is complete. Tooth movement is somewhat slower than in children, but most cases can still be treated. The clinic offers partial, clear, lingual, and combination braces, and the right method is chosen only after a full clinical and radiographic examination.
Who it fits
Process
Appearance alone is not enough for an accurate orthodontic diagnosis. 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 treatment approaches fits your case.
Brackets are placed only on selected front or back teeth. Compared with full-arch treatment, the treatment period is relatively short. It suits patients who mainly want to align the front teeth, or who need a tilted or over-erupted tooth repositioned before restorative work.
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 are bonded to the inner (tongue-side) surface of the teeth, so the appliance is not visible from the outside. Early on, chewing and pronunciation may feel awkward, and an adaptation period is needed. It suits patients who do not want visible braces for aesthetic or professional reasons.
Lingual brackets are used on the more visible upper teeth and conventional outer brackets on the lower teeth. Compared with full lingual treatment, it reduces cost and tongue discomfort while keeping the most noticeable area discreet.
Care system
At Today Dental Clinic, board-certified specialists from different fields review diagnoses together and manage treatment as a team, so orthodontic planning also takes gum health and any restorative needs into account.
Self-ligating brackets hold the wire without separate ties. This leaves more room in the mouth and reduces friction between the wire and the bracket, which may help shorten the adjustment process for suitable cases. Whether it fits your case is confirmed at diagnosis.
Patient stories
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Adult orthodontic case, Bucheon clinic. Photo taken after treatment; individual results vary.
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Adult orthodontic case, Bucheon clinic. Photo taken after treatment; individual results vary.
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Adult orthodontic case, Bucheon clinic. Photo taken after treatment; individual results vary.
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Adult orthodontic case, Bucheon clinic. Photo taken after treatment; individual results vary.
Final treatment plan, cost and duration are confirmed after in-clinic diagnosis.
FAQ
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.
We want to be honest: 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 between visits, but this depends entirely on your case, and an in-person examination is required first. Online consultation can help you prepare, but it cannot replace clinical diagnosis or guarantee that treatment is feasible.
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.
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