One Tooth Out Of Line with Bone Loss: what to check before Braces

Start with the key checks. With bone loss, it’s sensible to confirm the basics before braces for one tooth out of line.

This is commonly workable, but the best option depends on a few measurable factors.

Typical timeline: ~13 months Current best-fit options: Braces, Clear Aligners, Retainers

Before starting active movement, a clinician review confirms the correct order of steps based on your bite.

Clinical Considerations

These checks commonly come first before starting braces for one tooth out of line when bone loss is present:

• Stability check (tooth support and safe movement limits)

If you want, an optional online clinician review can interpret these checks for your specific bite.

Options After The Key Checks

Recommended Treatment Ranking:

• Braces

• Clear Aligners

• Retainers

Key reasons from the quick check:

• Braces: suitability 82/100 — is often considered once the key checks are complete.

• Clear aligners: suitability 52/100 — is usually considered after checks confirm movement can be planned safely.

• Retainers: suitability 47/100 — is typically used to hold position while checks or planning are completed.

Once checks are complete, an optional online clinician review can confirm the best-fit option for your bite.

Cost Expectations

For braces for one tooth out of line with bone loss, this sits in cost band 3/4.

Advanced treatment range. Typically £3,500–£5,000 for bite correction or longer timelines.

Bands reflect planning time and how involved the case tends to be.

Final pricing is confirmed once the plan is agreed.

Timeline Expectations

For braces for one tooth out of line with bone loss, a typical estimate is around 13 months.

Exact duration depends on bite goals and how the movement is planned.

An optional online clinician review can give a more personalised estimate.