Orthodontics fixes more than crooked front teeth, and sometimes the right answer is not orthodontics at all. Seoul Top Dental Hospital’s orthodontic center maps the candidacy landscape.
Clear candidates
Crowding and spacing, protruding front teeth, bites that trap food or wear teeth unevenly, and relapse after treatment years ago. Adults with healthy gums and bone are candidates at essentially any age.
Candidates with a precondition
Active cavities and gum disease get treated first, because moving teeth through inflamed tissue is asking for trouble. This sequencing is standard and simply extends the preparation phase.
Where orthodontics alone is not the answer
Severe jaw discrepancies (a significantly protruding or receding lower jaw, marked facial asymmetry) are skeletal problems. Cephalometric analysis identifies them, and the honest recommendation may involve surgical consultation alongside or instead of orthodontics.
The overseas-patient question
Candidacy includes logistics: can your visit rhythm support the appliance type you want? Aligner systems tolerate longer gaps between visits; complex fixed-appliance cases need more contact. This is designed before treatment starts, not discovered after.
The starting point
A diagnosis visit with imaging answers the candidacy question definitively, including whether treatment is worth it for your goals. Timelines vary by case. Arrange a consultation through Clinic in Korea.