It can come as a shock when you succumb to the day that you have to wear braces, but it is the day when you should sit down and take stock of what treatments are available to you on the market. It isn’t just about having iron-works fitted around your teeth today: there are some superb devices and gadgets around that will fix up your teeth like generations before never had the privilege of. Fixed braces are the most complex of orthodontic treatments: they can still feel clumsy when fitted and are notoriously hard to clean; however, they are the best when it comes to complex work and though they take time, your teeth will be all the better for this form of tooth correction. Modern braces also utilise modern materials and theories, so they will sit more elusive and discreet when fitted. But if you have the money, fit the bill and want to go for something very special, some of the clear aligners from the USA are unbelievable: you can barely tell that they are in your mouth- they are removable and work much faster than traditional braces. You need to sit down and discuss your options, because this time of your dental life is very important. If you live in Bath, then give Clifton Dental of Bristol a call- they serve the area and can point you in the right direction.
For patients for Bath and all across the UK there is the solution of braces for teeth that are not aligned how you would like them to be. You are never too old for braces treatment, with dental practitioners more than happy to give daughters and mothers and grandmas and everyone else the smile they deserve.
Braces are something we all associate with childhood and there is no doubt that this is the best time to start the correction process. However, it is never too late to improve your appearance, never mind the benefits to your health and well-being from having a straight set of teeth.
Believe it or not, braces have been around for a surprisingly long time. Many believe they date back as far as 2000 BC! It was really in the 18th and 19th centuries, though, that modern orthodontics really began as a science. These days braces are a lot more subtle and tooth coloured wire can help reduce the negative visual impact that many worry about before they undergo treatment.
The treatment time for wearing braces varies from six months to six years, depending on the severity of the case or the age of the patient, for example. New techniques can speed up this process. Obviously, no-one wants to wear a metal grid for longer than absolutely necessary so any advances in this form of dentistry are very welcome. When my friend in Bath finally decided to get her teeth corrected she was awkward and a bit embarrassed by her braces. After six months she had got used to them though and after a year she had a dazzling smile.
When it comes to that time of your life in Bath where you just have to get your teeth straightened, there is an awful lot to choose from so you should contact Clifton dental- they will only be too happy to help your through the options. The other thing you need to consider is what you want from your brace; do you need complex work done, do you want it done discreetly or in a hurry? Because if you shop around, you will find a brace or an aligner for every occasion. Let’s look at very complex needs: serious work may require a bespoke brace and maybe the removal of some teeth and the only option is a traditional fixed brace. Now it may look ungainly and may take a long time to do the work, but it will do it with precision. If you are already of a timid nature, the idea of a mouthful of metal may add to your timidness, so what you need to look at is something like Invisalign- a removable aligner made from a clear plastic that you can barely see in the mouth. The 6 months smile, though fixed, is made up from tooth coloured materials for discretion, but also it works fast- as do most modern devices on the market today. But if you are in a hurry and only if the device suits your teeth, the Inman aligner can get you done in 6 weeks and does all the work on its own, as do other devices like the Damon that tightens itself as it goes to keep your teeth moving. So yes, there lots of choices, but there will be one for you.
Is it only your teeth that are holding you back from the success you deserve? Well then, you should get down to the dentist or go on line and check out some of the most amazing tooth straightening devices around today because there are some gadgets out there that will blow your mind. We normally see some traditional braces as myriad of pipe-work placed in the mouth, but don’t knock it because even though it may take a few years to complete, these braces are supremely efficient at solving the most complex of situations. However, those American cousins of ours see tooth alignment from a different angle and have come up with some truly spectacular methods of tooth straightening. The recognize that this is a traumatic time, especially if you are young, so they have come up with devices that are so discreet, you’d be hard pushed to know they were in the mouth. For starters, the wire and plates that are used are made from materials that match the color of the teeth, that’s of course if the braces are fixed. Some modern aligners are akin to a gum-shield and not only can they be taken out, but they are made from a completely transparent plastic- the ultimate discretion. There is literally a type of brace for every occasion and this is aptly summed up by the Inman aligner. This only works on the front teeth, but because of its ‘push and pull’ mechanism, it keeps the teeth in constant movement and can work in as little as 6 weeks! Just check out what’s around with some advice from Clifton Dental in Bristol who service Bath and you will be lost for words.
There are a number of pros and cons to getting a set of braces fitted on your teeth. In all, one would have to say that the pros outweigh the cons but it is up to you to make the decision if you have crooked or misaligned teeth.
Whatever you decide to do, it is best to get crooked or misaligned teeth rectified because you will feel much better about the way you look as a result. Some people are put off opting for the traditional brace because of several factors. The treatment time of braces is quite long by anyone’s standards: usually they take about eighteen months to achieve the desired results.
During this time you will have metal brackets fitted to your teeth which have wires threaded through them. Your dentist will tighten or loosen these wires to move your teeth gradually to where they ought to be. The fact is that these brackets and wires can look unsightly and dash your confidence in the process. This is not to mention how difficult braces can be to clean.
There are a number of alternative products on the market which side step these problems in a number of ways but braces are, by all accounts the most effective treatment on the market. There is no alignment issue that braces cannot sort out. Some of the newer products can only achieve limited results from specific, smaller scale issues. The treatment time may be long but you will have the peace of mind that come with knowing that the problem will be consummately dealt with in the end. If you have any worries about braces and need reassurances or just more information, your Bath dentist is on hand to talk.
Everyone knows about dental braces either from personal experience or from seeing them on other people. If you are a parent and had to wear a brace in your youth, you may not realise how far the technology has come in the last ten years. The old fashioned fixed metal brace still exists but it has been improved upon and is now no longer quite as tortuous as it once was. As well as this, there have been a number of new developments in brace technology that has allowed the development of incredible new brace systems such as the Invisalign treatment and the Inman aligner.
The Inman aligner is a new system that has come to the UK from the US and taken the country by storm. It is capable of transforming the appearance of a smile and straightening teeth in only a tiny fraction of the time it used to take metal braces. In some cases, the Inman aligner can straighten teeth in as little as ten weeks. Although it has to be said that it is mostly suitable for minor alignment problems.
Invisalign is a system that involves clear plastic braces that completely reduce the visual impact of the braces, always one of the biggest drawbacks of wearing metal braces. This means that teenagers and young adults can straighten their teeth without the feeling of self-consciousness that used to come with the fixed metal wire and bracket braces.
As well as these two systems there are also the Damon brace and Six Month Smile, both of which are more similar to the old style braces but with several key improvements most notably in terms of speed and effectiveness of treatment. You can find out all about the new types of braces on offer at your next appointment with your Chepstow dentist.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
