Who Has Time for Train Track Braces?

March 22 2019

If you think teeth straightening has to involve lengthy periods of wearing metal braces, it’s time to think again!

From the way they look to the way, they feel, crooked teeth can cause both aesthetic and functional problems.

In addition to making you self-conscious when you speak or smile, your overcrowded, hard-to-clean teeth are putting you at risk of tooth decay and may cause difficulties such as speech problems, tooth wear and headaches.

If you suffer from any of the above, chances are you’ve thought about having something done.

Many adults either missed the chance to have orthodontics as a child, or else their teeth have drifted since. And sadly, they think that’s the end of the story. But it doesn’t need to be! Although the word ‘orthodontics’ can sound a little intimidating, rest assured that things have moved on since the days of wearing oversized train tracks and orthodontic headgear for years on end.

Cosmetic braces are now so popular they are commonly referred to as invisible braces, the result of huge advances in technology that have significantly reduced the visual and physical impact of braces – not to mention the duration of treatment, which is now a matter of months, not years.

Today’s braces are…

• For many patients, straight teeth can be achieved in months if not weeks.
• Super-thin ‘barely-there’ aligners are nothing like the retainers of old. They’re easy to wear all day and night and won’t interfere with your speech.
• With the new breed of braces, you can eat, drink, sleep and smile with complete confidence. Invisalign aligners can be removed for cleaning and for special occasions.
• High-tech materials now allow for more compact, tooth-coloured fittings, and near-invisible systems such as Invisalign.
• PHOTO-FRIENDLY. Clear and tooth-coloured fittings mean you can smile for the camera with confidence throughout your treatment.

Get in touch today to discuss the options best suited to your needs.

Whatever your age, lifestyle or budget, we will work with you to find an orthodontic system to give you the smile you want – the way you want.