If you are not sure what the difference is between a dentist and an orthodontist, you are not alone. A public survey conducted by The Invisible Orthodontist network found that 30% of people cannot tell the difference between the two. Moreover, 44% of the participants were not aware that an orthodontist can straighten teeth in many different ways.
Sometimes people fail to realise that dentists and orthodontists play two different, but equally important, roles in your oral health. On the one hand, visiting your dentist regularly will ensure you maintain your overall dental health at an optimal level, whereas an orthodontist will look into the architecture of your teeth and use orthodontic appliances such as braces to fix crooked and misaligned teeth.
At Liverpool Smile Studio, getting to know you and your dental concerns is fundamental for the successful outcome of your treatment. During your consultation appointment, your Liverpool orthodontist will perform a detailed oral examination, including taking digital photos and a panoramic X-ray of your teeth, if needed. This information will be used to create a custom treatment plan.
Dr Jeanine McGinty, our lead orthodontist in Liverpool, may recommend any of the following types of braces or dental appliances to help correct your particular problem.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles are braces with clear brackets for adults who wish to straighten their crooked or misaligned front teeth discreetly. As their name suggests, they can straighten your teeth within just six months by using the tried and tested technology of metal braces.
Invisalign
Invisalign braces are comfortable, removable, and completely invisible plastic aligners that help straighten your teeth in nine months. With Invisalign, each aligner has to be replaced every two weeks for effective treatment. As you replace each one with the next in the series, your teeth will gradually shift until they have straightened to the final position, pre-arranged by your Liverpool orthodontist.