Adult Orthodontics in Norwalk, CT
It’s never too late to improve your bite or your smile.
Treatment with Dr. May Kim for crowding, spacing, bite problems, shifting after earlier braces, or aligning teeth before restorative work.
Common Reasons Adults Start Treatment
Crowding
Teeth that overlap or sit out of line, which can also make cleaning harder.
Spacing
Gaps between teeth, whether long-standing or newly opened up.
Bite Correction
A bite that does not meet evenly, which can affect how teeth wear over time.
Missing Teeth
Teeth either side of a gap can drift into it. Orthodontics can reopen or redistribute that space.
Before Restorative Work
Aligning teeth first so crowns, veneers or an implant can be done properly.
See a Real Case
BeforeAfterAdult Orthodontic Treatment. Straighter, better-aligned teeth for an adult patient. See More Results in Our Smile Gallery →
Clear Aligners or Braces
Clear Aligners
Removable and less visible, which is often what adults ask about first. Suitability depends on the movements required.
About Clear Aligners →Braces
Fixed brackets and wires, giving precise control where the correction is more involved.
About Braces →Which one suits you depends on your bite, tooth position and goals, not on preference alone. Dr. Kim will tell you honestly if the option you had in mind is not the right fit for your case.
When Your Dentist and Orthodontist Plan Together
Adult orthodontics often overlaps with other dental work, and the order matters. Moving teeth after a crown or implant is in place is far harder than planning the movement first.
Because Dr. Kim works alongside the general, restorative and surgical dentists here, that sequencing is decided together rather than each stage being planned in isolation.
Before Implants
Creating proper space, and the right angle between neighbouring teeth, so an implant can be placed where it belongs.
Dental Implants →Before Veneers or Crowns
Moving teeth first can mean less reduction of natural tooth structure and a better final result.
Veneers →Alongside Gum Care
Crowded teeth can be harder to keep clean. Gum health is assessed before and monitored during treatment.
Periodontal Care →With Oral Surgery
When a case involves extractions or an impacted tooth, timing is planned with Dr. Han.
Meet Dr. Han →Holding the Result
Teeth tend to drift after treatment at any age, which is why retention is planned as part of treatment rather than tacked on at the end. See Retainers for how that works and what to do if one is lost or no longer fits.
Adult Orthodontics FAQ
Age itself is rarely the deciding factor. Healthy teeth and supporting gum and bone matter more, and that is what Dr. Kim assesses at the consultation.
Often yes. Shifting after earlier treatment is common, and the correction needed is sometimes smaller than the original course.
Sometimes, depending on the movements required. Dr. Kim will tell you if aligners are a reasonable option for your case.
It depends. Implants do not move, and existing restorations affect planning, which is exactly why these cases are planned with the restorative team.
Gum health is assessed first and monitored during treatment. Existing gum disease is usually addressed before orthodontic work begins.
It varies with what is being corrected and the approach used. You get an estimated timeline after the evaluation, before committing.
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