Orthodontic Treatments

There are two main types of orthodontic treatment available:

• Clear Aligners. These are the most inconspicuous of all the treatments. They usually take anything from 3 to 24 months to complete treatment; the average time being 15 months. However, you usually do not need as many adjustment appointments and so do not need to visit the dentist as frequently. The treatment consists of wearing a sequence of aligners for regular intervals usually for 2 weeks. Thereafter you will need to change to the next aligner in the sequence until all aligners have been used up. For more information see Clear Aligners

Fixed Braces

• Fixed Brace. This brace is fixed to your teeth with a Bracket & Wire Systems. The teeth have a “bracket” that is bonded to the outside surface or the inside surface of the teeth. These brackets then hold various types of wires that then move the teeth in different ways. Although not as inconspicuous as the Clear Aligners, we use tooth coloured products so that they are more hidden than the metal train track type braces would be. The treatment lasts anything from 3 to 9 months; the average time is 6 month. Hence, some systems are branded according e.g. Six Month Smiles. You will need to regularly visit the dentist and attend the surgery for adjustments to your braces - usually every 4 weeks.  For more information see Fixed Braces

Removable Braces

• Removable Braces. These are more commonly used in children’s dentistry. These are made up of an acrylic base with special wires and other components attached to it. These types of braces move the teeth in specific ways and are very commonly used when more significant bite changes are required. In some instances a fixed braces may not be the ideal solution, this is when a Removable Braces treatment will be selected. However, it is important to note that many also call Clear Aligners a Removable Brace as they too can be taken out of the mouth.  More.

Other Braces

• Other Braces. There are many other styles of braces that are specifically designed to perform a certain function. These appliances are usually restricted to more complex treatment where we are correcting the bite or performing facial alignments and/or jaw surgery. However, if you require any other type of orthodontic or teeth straightening treatment then your dentist will advise you accordingly based upon your assessment. More.

All adults will be fitted with a Fixed Retainer.

How do you plan & design my braces?

The process starts with a FREE discovery consultation where we discuss your needs and requirements with a Computerised Photographic Assessment to help you understand the possibilities.

We are at this stage able to assist you with potential options available to you. Depending on your requirements we can customise and tailor-make individual treatments plans to suit your needs and budgets. You can opt for simple procedures to  more complex involved treatments plans to produce your beautiful new smile. Our aim is answer your questions and provide you with the advantages and disadvantages.

We can also  provide you with a computer-aided smile analysis and a hand crafted Trial Preview, to gives you the opportunity to see your smile before we even touch your teeth. We also use Bite Analysis technology to ensure a long lasting, comfortable and a healthy final result.