Does your misaligned smile mean you shy away from capturing happy family memories? Do you avoid smiling and laughing openly so others don’t see your teeth?
If so, why not consider teeth straightening in Swindon at our friendly, family orthodontist?
Why choose teeth straightening treatments?
Tooth straightening used to be complex and expensive but thanks to the ever-increasing range of teeth straightening treatments available, more people than ever are correcting their bite and enjoying the benefits of a straight smile.
This treatment is only suitable for those with misaligned teeth but whether you have mild crookedness or severe malocclusion, we can help.
Best options for teeth straightening
The right orthodontic treatment option for you depends entirely on the condition of your teeth and what you desire as the end result – all of which will be examined during your orthodontic consultation.
However, for a more complex malocclusion, you may need to consider a brace system (like those explored below) to give you the straightening results you desire.
Traditional orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment transforms smiles using traditional brace systems to straighten even the most complex of alignment issues, for a variety of treatment durations.
Also known as metal braces, traditional orthodontics use small brackets that are fixed to the teeth and joined together using a slim wire – putting gentle pressure on specific teeth to move them into the desired position.
Benefits of traditional orthodontics
- Increased control – move only the teeth that are misaligned and be sure of their end position.
- Highly effective orthodontic solution
- Choice of bracket colours
- Suitable for a range of ages
Considerations of traditional orthodontics
- Dental hygiene can suffer – as the brackets and wires can make normal brushing trickier and trap food particles.
- Diet changes – to avoid damaging your apparatus, you may need to temporarily skip very hard or very chewy foods.
- Braces remain visible – as they are fixed to the teeth, the brace will be visible for the duration of your treatment.
Early intervention orthodontics
Just as traditional orthodontics, like braces, straighten crooked teeth, early intervention orthodontics offer treatment for children as young as six to address early issues.
This means they may not need braces or other orthodontic intervention in later years – and can make sticking to treatment easier as they can rely on parental supervision!
Benefits of early intervention orthodontics
- Reduces the need for extraction or future intervention
- Treatment can be more successful – as parents can directly oversee oral hygiene and keep children on track, which is much harder with teenagers!
- Results can be extraordinary
Considerations of early intervention orthodontics
- Children will need more support than teenagers to adhere to treatment
Damon clear braces
Combining the effectiveness of archwires and brackets with the discreetness you crave, Damon clear braces can realign the smile in as little as 6 months.
With a choice of white or clear components, your Damon braces are much harder to spot, unless people get very close.
Benefits of Damon clear braces
- Discreet – almost invisible, Damon braces offer discreet orthodontic treatment for those who would rather avoid traditional braces.
- Fast results – self-ligating brackets revolutionise treatment, making it much faster and reducing the duration of treatment.
- System doesn’t need tightening – self-ligating spring-loaded doors put pressure on the archwire to hold it in place and move the teeth – without the need for tightening.
Considerations of Damon clear braces
- Dental hygiene can suffer – as the brackets and wires are stuck to the teeth, this can make normal brushing trickier and trap food particles more regularly.
- Diet changes – to reduce the chances of damage, you may need to temporarily avoid very hard or chewy foods that can jeopardise the archwire.
For less complex crookedness, you may be able to opt for an aligner-based system, including:
Invisalign
Famed for being practically invisible, Invisalign aligners fit snugly to the jaw and slowly move the teeth into their desired position over a series of months – depending on the severity of your misalignment.
Benefits of Invisalign
- Discreet alignment correction
- More comfortable than traditional braces – as there are no archwires or brackets
- Average treatment times of 9-12 months
- 3D ClinCheck software allows patients to see the results before they start – helping patients stick with treatment.
Considerations of Invisalign
- 22 hour wear – aligners must be worn for 22 hours per day to ensure treatment progresses.
- Increased need for thorough cleaning – before the aligner can be replaced, the teeth and aligner must be properly cleaned to reduce the chances of gum disease.
Cfast aligners
Designed to correct malocclusion in the social six – the front upper and lower six teeth most visible when you smile – quickly and unobtrusively.
Using tooth-coloured wires and clear brackets, Cfast aligners are popular for being more discreet than traditional braces.
Benefits of Cfast aligners
- Effective for mild to moderate issues – including crowding, gaps, and gummy smiles.
- Subtle – thanks to clear brackets and a tooth-coloured archwire.
- Fast and precise – Cfast can offer predictable results in half the time of removable aligner treatment.
- More affordable
- Not suitable for complex malocclusions
- Doesn’t affect the whole arch or bite – only the social six.
Considerations of Cfast aligners
- Not suitable for complex malocclusions
- Doesn’t affect the whole arch or bite – only the social six.
Contact Marlborough Dental Studio for expert teeth straightening
No matter your personal or dental circumstances, we can assist with teeth straightening in Swindon, thanks to our many years of experience.
This allows us to provide friendly, patient-centred care that focuses on delivering the highest-quality outcomes and personalised treatment plans.
To book an appointment to discuss teeth straightening, you can call us today on 01672 513 184 or fill in our enquiry form and we’ll be in touch to find a date and time that suits you best.
