What are braces?
Braces are a modern orthodontic solution designed to correct and align your smile.
Traditional braces use metal or ceramic brackets bonded to the teeth with a connecting wire which are adjusted using elastic bands to exert pressure on the teeth over time. This pressure gradually shifts your teeth into their correct position.
Alternatively, clear aligners are an advanced clear orthodontic appliance that use customised sets of thin trays to exert pressure and move your teeth into the perfect alignment. Although they apply pressure in a similar manner to traditional braces, clear aligners are a more discreet, attractive option which can also be more comfortable and easier to clean and maintain.
Why would I need braces?
Braces, whether conventional or clear aligners, can help correct many orthodontic issues such as crooked teeth, overcrowded teeth, unevenly spaced teeth, overbites, and underbites.
Braces are a great option if you want to straighten your teeth and perfect your smile. They are custom designed and fitted just for you in order to get the best result possible. Braces not only serve to improve your look and aesthetics but by correctly aligning your teeth they can reduce the stresses on your bite and jaws and also prevent gum and periodontal disease.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics aims to treat patients with dental alignment irregularities, which are often in the form of crowded teeth and a bad bite. Initially, orthodontics focused on the treatment of adolescent teeth, but adults now form a significant amount of orthodontic patients.
Apart from crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, and crossbites, orthodontics may also treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Why braces at The Dentists?
At The Dentists, you can relax in our capable hands. Our highly trained team are experienced with custom fitting both traditional braces and clear aligners, ensuring that you get the smile of your dreams.
