Can adults and seniors have clear aligner treatment?

Yes. Teeth can be moved at almost any age, so there's no upper limit. What matters is the health of your gums and the bone supporting your teeth, not the number on your birthday. Many of our aligner patients in Hornsby and Eastwood are well into adulthood.

Can clear aligners fix severe misalignment?

Aligners handle mild-to-moderate cases very predictably. Severe crowding, large gaps or significant bite problems may be better treated with braces, sometimes alongside other treatment. A dentist can tell you honestly whether aligners will achieve what your case needs.

Can I start aligners if I have gum disease?

Not until the gum disease is under control. Moving teeth through inflamed, unhealthy gums can worsen the problem. We treat and stabilise the gums first, then begin alignment on a healthy foundation — which is exactly why supervision matters.

Why do I need a dentist rather than a mail-order aligner kit?

A dentist examines the health of your teeth, gums and bone before moving anything, plans the movement safely, and adjusts course if something isn't tracking. Ordering trays online without that assessment risks moving teeth that weren't healthy enough to move.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can adults and seniors have clear aligner treatment?: Yes. Teeth can be moved at almost any age, so there's no upper limit. What matters is the health of your gums and the bone supporting your teeth, not the number on your birthday. Many of our aligner patients in Hornsby and Eastwood are well into adulthood.
Can clear aligners fix severe misalignment?: Aligners handle mild-to-moderate cases very predictably. Severe crowding, large gaps or significant bite problems may be better treated with braces, sometimes alongside other treatment. A dentist can tell you honestly whether aligners will achieve what your case needs.
Can I start aligners if I have gum disease?: Not until the gum disease is under control. Moving teeth through inflamed, unhealthy gums can worsen the problem. We treat and stabilise the gums first, then begin alignment on a healthy foundation — which is exactly why supervision matters.
Why do I need a dentist rather than a mail-order aligner kit?: A dentist examines the health of your teeth, gums and bone before moving anything, plans the movement safely, and adjusts course if something isn't tracking. Ordering trays online without that assessment risks moving teeth that weren't healthy enough to move.