So, you’ve been told you need braces. As an adult, that can cause a sinking feeling in your stomach!
In the adult world, there is a certain taboo surrounding orthodontic procedures. After all, a great deal of how people judge you is based upon how you look. As a child, having braces is cute, as an adult, a mouth full of metal, traditional braces is far from flattering!
Not to worry! Even if your adult teeth have shifted and you now need braces to get your confidence back there are a few options that can help you, without attracting unwanted stares from strangers!
In adult orthodontics, the most popular braces and aligners include lingual braces, invisible braces and clear braces in Clapham. With many dental surgeries offering flexible payment options and with the added discretion that these braces provide, there is no reason to put up with your misaligned smile any longer!
Want to know more about clear braces in Clapham? Read on!
The clear aligner
A very powerful half-way hybrid between traditional metal braces and invisible braces, clear aligners can offer you a straightforward and visually discreet solution to more complicated orthodontic issues.
Affixed to the front of your teeth like traditional alternatives, clear aligners are attached to your teeth with either clear or porcelain coloured brackets, with a thin wire across the front.
Similar to regular braces, clear aligners will require tightening but like traditional braces, are perfect for correcting a myriad of orthodontic issues. Due to the design of this brace, more complicated misalignments can be targeted due to the precision wiring, allowing more complicated orthodontic issues to be resolved in a timely manner (on average, this brace is worn for 9 months). Unfortunately, this style of aligner is only suitable for teenagers and adults.
The invisible brace
Next on our list, the invisible brace is the most popular option amongst adults for straightening their smiles.
Made from clear plastic and physically resembling a sports guard, this brace is the perfect match of discretion and sophisticated dental technology. Using gently opposing coils, this brace pushes misaligned teeth into their new positions. Treatment is usually completed in 6 months and it most suited to adults and teenagers.
The lingual brace
As an alternative to clear or invisible braces we have the hidden brace!
A very trendy looking brace sometimes with brackets made of gold (classy!), the lingual brace has the same power as regular metal braces.
The only real difference? As opposed to sitting on the front of the teeth as regular braces do lingual aligners are attached to the back, making them practically invisible. They will require tightening in the same way that regular braces do and pack the same realignment power too!
A lingual brace is often selected to help with overcrowding of the teeth, spacing and even protrusion.
Typically, treatment with this type of brace lasts between 6-9 months, with many smiles straightened sooner and so, this is a great option if you need a discreet, but fast-acting aligner. The lingual brace is suitable for people of all ages.
