Say the words ‘dental braces’ to almost anyone, and an image of a teenager with their teeth covered in brackets and wires immediately springs to mind. A beautiful smile is something that many adults of all ages aspire to, but feel they may never achieve if they need to wear traditional braces. The good news is that now you can have braces and straighter teeth, but no one except you and your dentist will know the secret of your lovely new confident smile.
Because many people are now recognising the value of having straighter teeth, the demand for more aesthetically acceptable treatments has lead to a range of different types of invisible braces. Harley Street Dental Clinic can offer you a range of different invisible braces according to your orthodontic and personal needs. In many cases, adults need much less orthodontic correction than children, and tooth-coloured fixed braces can be used on just your front teeth to straighten them. This type of treatment is more of a cosmetic treatment, although it will definitely help to improve your oral health as well as the appearance of your teeth.
Not seeing is believing
All braces work on the same principle, and apply gentle, sustained pressure on the teeth in the direction the dentist wants them to move. The main differences are that braces can now be fixed or removable. The best known brand of removable brace is the Invisalign system of clear aligners, which fit over your teeth. They may be removed when you eat and when you clean your teeth. To achieve the optimum results, they should be worn for a minimum of 20 hours each day. They are one of the most popular types of invisible braces in Harley Street.
If your teeth are in need of more comprehensive correction, lingual braces may be the best option for you. These braces are fitted to the backs of your teeth and can be used to correct a wide range of dental malocclusions on both the top and bottom teeth. They have proved extremely popular, with many actors and performers and even members of the royal family, such as Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, wearing them.