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Dentistry You’re probably not looking for someone to sell you braces.
You’re looking for honest answers.
You may be wondering whether you’re too old, whether treatment will hurt, how long it takes or which type of braces would suit you best.
If that’s where you are, you’re in the right place.
This page has been designed to answer the biggest questions adults ask before starting orthodontic treatment. Whether you’re simply curious or almost ready to book a consultation, our aim is to help you make an informed decision – not a rushed one.
Choose the question that sounds most like you.
Each of these questions has its own in-depth guide, written to help you understand your options with confidence.
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about creating a straighter smile.
For many adults, it’s about feeling more confident, making teeth easier to clean or improving the way their teeth bite together.
People choose braces for lots of different reasons.
You might have:
Equally, braces aren’t always the answer.
Sometimes another treatment, such as whitening, composite bonding or restorative dentistry, may better achieve your goals.
That’s why every orthodontic journey should begin with understanding you—not choosing a type of brace.
Read: Is adult orthodontic treatment right for me?
There isn’t one “best” type of brace.
The right choice depends on your smile, your lifestyle and your goals.
We’ll help you understand the advantages and limitations of every suitable option before making a recommendation.
Many people delay treatment because they don’t know what to expect.
The good news is that orthodontic treatment is a journey, and we’ll guide you through every stage.
Explore each stage:
One of the biggest surprises for many adults is how quickly braces become part of everyday life.
You’ll still go to work.
Go on holiday.
Meet friends.
Enjoy meals out.
There are a few adjustments, but most patients tell us they spent far longer worrying about braces than actually wearing them.
Explore:
The day your braces come off is exciting.
But it’s not quite the end of the journey.
Retainers play an important role in helping protect the smile you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Learn more:
It’s natural to want to know how much braces cost.
But the better question is:
“What’s included?”
Orthodontic treatment is more than the appliance itself.
You’re investing in:
Read more: How much do adult braces cost?
Choosing orthodontic treatment isn’t just about choosing braces.
It’s about choosing the people who’ll guide you through the journey.
At Evolve, we believe in listening before recommending.
Understanding before advising.
Helping before persuading.
Sometimes we’ll recommend braces.
Sometimes we’ll suggest another treatment.
Occasionally, we’ll recommend doing nothing at all.
Because our goal isn’t to sell orthodontics.
Our goal is to help you make the right decision for your smile.
If you’d like a deeper understanding of adult orthodontics, we’ve created a comprehensive guide covering every stage of the journey.
Inside you’ll discover:
Take your time. Read it over a coffee.
Download The Evolve Guide to Adult Braces
Age is rarely the deciding factor. Healthy teeth and gums are usually much more important.
Most people experience temporary pressure rather than pain.
Every smile is different. We’ll provide a personalised estimate after assessing your smile.
There isn’t one “best” option—only the treatment that’s most suitable for you.
We’ll explain all available payment options and exactly what’s included before you make any decisions.
Teeth naturally change throughout life, which is why retainers are such an important part of treatment.
Our Knowledge Hub includes in-depth answers to the questions adults ask most often:
If you’re still researching, we hope this page has helped you feel more confident about your options.
If you’d like personalised advice, we’d be delighted to welcome you for a consultation.
There’ll be no pressure to make a decision.
Just honest advice, tailored to your smile, your goals and your circumstances.
Being shortlisted for Team of the Year means a lot to us, but not because of the trophy.
It’s because dentistry is never the work of one person.
It’s the nurse who notices you’re nervous before you’ve said a word. The reception team member who remembers the conversation you had last time. The clinician who takes time to explain something again. The person behind the scenes making sure your visit runs smoothly.
Those small things happen every day at Evolve, and they only happen because people care about the experience we create together.
So being a finalist gives us a lovely excuse to say something we probably don’t say often enough: we’re incredibly proud of this team.
#PrivateDentistryAwards #TeamOfTheYear #DentalTeam #EvolveDentistry
You might notice a familiar face missing from Evolve for a little while… 💚
Carol is heading to Zambia with SmileStar, a dental charity providing free dental care to communities with limited access to treatment.
In this video, Carol shares a little more about where she’s going, what she’ll be doing while she’s there and why she wanted to be part of the trip.
It’s going to be a very different couple of weeks away from the practice, and we’re incredibly proud to see Carol giving her time and skills to support SmileStar’s work.
We’ll be sharing a little more from her trip when we can, but for now, we’ll let Carol tell you all about it in her own words. 💚
Safe travels, Carol. We can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re home!
#EvolveDentistry #SmileStar #Zambia #Dentistry #Portishead
🍰 Come and join us today! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is in full swing at Evolve Dentistry, and we’d love to see you!
We’ve got plenty of delicious homemade cakes waiting for you, so pop in, say hello, grab a slice (or two!) and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
We’ll be serving cakes right through until 5pm today, so there’s still plenty of time to come down.
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cakes until 5pm
💚 Everyone is welcome
Come hungry! 😋
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #Portishead #PortisheadCommunity #EvolveDentistry
🍰☕ Today’s the day - and there’s cake! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is happening TODAY at Evolve Dentistry and we’d love you to come and join us.
The Evolve team have been busy baking (and possibly buying… we won’t judge! 😉) and there’ll be plenty of cake and drinks available throughout the day, all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
And remember - you don’t need to be an Evolve patient to come along.
If you live or work in Portishead, are passing by, or just fancy an excellent excuse for cake, pop in and see us. Bring a friend, your family or your workmates too!
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cake and drinks throughout the day
💚 Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support
👋 Everyone welcome
No appointment needed - just pop in!
Come and help us eat an unreasonable amount of cake for a very good cause. 💚
Please share so we can get as many people through the doors as possible!
Do I have to replace a missing tooth?
If you`ve lost a tooth, do you have to replace it?
Not necessarily.
And that`s an important starting point.
What happens next depends on which tooth is missing, your mouth, how you bite, how you feel about the gap and what`s happening with the teeth around it.
Yasmin explains some of the things we consider when a tooth is missing.
The important thing isn`t assuming you need a particular treatment.
It`s understanding your options - including whether doing nothing could be a reasonable option for you.
Why have my teeth suddenly become sensitive?
That sudden zing when you drink something cold. 🥶
Sound familiar?
Sensitive teeth are common, but there isn`t just one possible cause.
Richard explains some of the reasons teeth can become sensitive and why it`s worth mentioning if you`ve noticed something new.
Sometimes a little sensitivity is exactly that.
But a change that persists is something we`d rather know about than have you quietly avoiding ice cream for the foreseeable future.
