Orthodontics are a great way to improve your smile and overall dental health. There have been rapid advances in recent years with how we can correct your crooked smile, and often times we can avoid traditional braces.
Braces however still have their place in modern orthodontics. There is still no better way to control tooth movement and improve skeletal imbalances. Whilst they may not be as discrete as other methods, we at the Dental Surgery St Marys still believe they are the gold standard when it comes to achieving optimum results, especially for children and adolescents.
The newer methods of straightening teeth involve a series of clear aligners that you change every 2 weeks. These aligners are completely see through, and are close to invisible. Each set of aligners moves your teeth slightly, so that once you complete the progression of aligners your teeth will be in their ideal position. The ability to remove the aligners for eating and cleaning means neither of these is more difficult to do during treatment, compared to braces which are fixed onto the teeth for the duration of the treatment. The main drawback of invisalign however is there is not as much control over tooth movement compared to braces, and more complicated cases may be not appropriated treated using these appliances.
Whether you are thinking about braces or invisalign, our dentists at the Dental Surgery St Marys can guide you through which options are appropriate for your case, in order to achieve that big, bright, beautiful smile you've always wanted.