Before Braces: checks for Crooked Teeth with Bone Loss

Before committing to braces for crooked teeth with bone loss, it’s worth completing the key checks linked to bone loss.

This is often achievable, with the choice driven by bite detail and movement goals.

Estimated timeline: about 17 months Likely best-fit options: Braces, Clear Aligners, Retainers

A clinician review clarifies the right sequence before treatment begins by assessing your bite and findings.

Clinical Checks That Influence Suitability

These are often the first checks to complete before beginning braces for crooked teeth with bone loss:

• Stability check (tooth support and safe movement limits)

An optional online clinician review can connect these checks to a personalised plan.

Options Once Checks Are Complete

Recommended Treatment Order:

• Braces

• Clear Aligners

• Retainers

Key reasons from the quick check:

• Braces: suitability 86/100 — is commonly assessed after baseline checks are confirmed.

• Clear aligners: suitability 50/100 — is often assessed after the basics confirm aligner tracking is realistic.

• Retainers: suitability 43/100 — can be used to maintain stability while the plan is confirmed.

After the key checks, an optional online clinician review can confirm the best route to start.

Cost Guide

This combination typically falls into cost band 4/4 for the quick check.

Complex case range. Often £5,000+ where staged planning is required.

Bands are a guide based on planning effort and case complexity.

Final pricing is confirmed after the plan is set.

Typical Timeline

A common estimate for braces for crooked teeth with bone loss is about 17 months.

Exact duration depends on bite goals and the movement needed.

If you want a tailored estimate, an optional online clinician review can refine the timeline.