Modern dentistry offers many alternatives to conventional metal braces for straightening adults’ teeth. At Liverpool Smile Studio, we have an in-house cosmetic orthodontist, Dr Jeanine McGinty, who offers a wide range of orthodontic options for adults, using either discreet fixed braces or clear, removable aligners.
Although many of these systems are referred to as “cosmetic” braces, each and every one of them also has health benefits. When your teeth are straighter, it is easier to keep them clean, because there are fewer hard-to-reach areas where dental plaque and tartar can build up. With a good home brushing and flossing routine and regular visits to your Liverpool dentist and hygienist, improving your tooth alignment can slash your risk of both gum disease and tooth decay.
Liverpool braces and aligners: your options
When you come into Liverpool Smile Studio in Liverpool for a tooth straightening consultation, Dr McGinty will conduct a thorough clinical examination to determine the type and amount of correction you need. She is also well-known for her work with nervous dental patients, so if you are at all anxious about treatment she will help you to feel safe, secure, and relaxed.
Among the options available from our Liverpool dental practice are:
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles are tooth-coloured braces with an average treatment time of half a year. They work so fast because, unlike traditional braces that move all of your teeth, they focus on the front six teeth in the upper or lower jaw. It is these teeth the majority of adults at our Liverpool dental practice are concerned about.
Invisalign
One of the most popular systems at our Liverpool clinic, Invisalign treatment involves the use of a series of clear and removable aligners to gently guide your teeth into a better position. You take them out to eat, drink, and clean, which is excellent for dental hygiene.