The thought of wearing braces as an adult might be a scary one. The good news, however, is that at Liverpool Smile Studio, there are a number of subtler options to teeth straightening. It’s possible to achieve that beautifully aligned smile you’ve always dreamt of without a glint of metal in sight. We do this by using discreet braces or removable clear aligners.
The benefits of braces and aligners
Whilst the most obvious benefit of treatment with braces or aligners is a perfectly aligned smile, at our Liverpool clinic we are keen to stress the health benefits, too, as straightening your teeth makes them easier to keep clean by reducing the areas plaque can gather. This in turn helps to reduce your chances of gum disease and dental decay.
If you have issues with your bite (how your jaws meet) this can cause a range of problems, from struggling to bite and chew some foods to headaches, jaw pain, and even neck ache. Therefore, improving the alignment of your teeth has many hidden benefits.
Liverpool orthodontics
At our Liverpool dental practice, we have several systems of both braces and aligners designed to subtly straighten your teeth. When you come in for a consultation with our cosmetic orthodontist, she will thoroughly examine you before talking you through the pros and cons of all relevant treatment options.
Your orthodontist may recommend:
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles are a system of cosmetic braces designed for rapid correction of issues affecting the front six teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, so they will blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth. Six months is the average treatment time.
Invisalign
A popular alternative to fixed braces at our Liverpool dental clinic, this series of clear, removable aligners gradually moves your teeth into a new position. You change your aligner fortnightly.