Selecting the Right Orthodontic Treatment for You

Your smile is important; not only does it form a big part of a person’s initial opinion of you, but it also contributes greatly to your confidence. That’s why finding the right orthodontic treatment for your smile is key. Sometimes the best way to decide is to first become more knowledgeable about each option and how it may benefit you. To help with this, below you will a selection of orthodontic treatments and how they can help your smile.

Another valuable method for finding the most suitable treatment for your smile is to talk to a specialist orthodontist. A specialist in the field of orthodontics is someone who has a great deal of experience and training in giving straighter teeth to patients. Here at Specialist Orthodontist Harley Street, we combine over 30 years of experience in dentistry and orthodontics with our vast array of qualifications, in order to provide you with an impeccable level of care. Start your journey by calling us today.

Traditional Braces

The best place to start is with traditional braces. Most people will have come across these in some form or another. They are used frequently to help straighten children’s teeth across the world and are the most standardised form of orthodontics. This treatment is well tested and does the job, which for some people is as much as they require, and this will be the path they choose when considering orthodontics.

 

For some however, this isn’t an option. While traditional braces do work, they are often rather painful, and during the treatment stage they do not do wonders for someone’s aesthetic appeal. For some patients, this can be a huge factor in their decision-making process and as such a treatment that is a little more discrete is required.

 Lingual Braces

An alternative option that a dentist may use to address crooked or overcrowded teeth is Lingual Braces. This treatment helps to address the visual aspect of traditional braces, as these braces are worn behind the teeth where they are out of sight. While this does help with some of the problems that traditional braces have, this treatment may also not be for everyone.

Lingual Braces have two drawbacks that need to be considered. The first is discomfort in the form of irritation to the teeth and gums. This is due to the brace resting upon the gums in often awkward positions. Secondly, this service is only useful to patients that require their teeth to be pushed up and or out. This renders it useless for many orthodontic cases that require teeth to move in other directions.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a fast and effective orthodontic system, that addresses some of the problems with traditional and Lingual braces. Via clever use of materials and orthodontic development, these braces allow a patient to complete orthodontic treatment much more discretely, with a reduced amount of pain and, as the name suggests, a much quicker result.

While this is a great way to achieve a smile that you can be proud of, once again it has its limits. In order to significantly reduce the pain associated with orthodontic treatment, Six Month Smiles only targets select teeth in the gum line in order to rearrange your smile. This is different to normal braces where all the teeth are being pulled in differing directions to achieve the outcome. This kind of orthodontic service is one that is used more so for a cosmetic reason rather than to provide a healthier smile to a patient.

Invisalign

This is what you may consider being at the top of the market. Invisalign involves bespoke plastic aligners being worn over the teeth and gums in several stages in order to re-align and adjust teeth. The reason this treatment is much different to any other is because it is able to correct teeth while being almost invisible to the naked eye. This means no hidden or embarrassed smiles.

Invisalign really does set itself apart from other treatments as being a quick, efficient, elegant way to address imperfections in your smile. What’s more, Invisalign aligners are also removable, making it much easier to clean your teeth after meals. If you’d like to see what your smile could look like after Invisalign treatment, use the SmileView app, which uses one of your selfies to give you a sneak peek of your Invisalign smile.

The Correct Option for Your Smile

Now that you’ve done your research, what’s the next step? We at Specialist Orthodontist Harley Street always recommend talking to a specialist. This way you can be sure that you’re getting the treatment that will work best for you. Our specialist team have over 30 years of experience working on a wide range of orthodontic cases, we can use our expertise and knowledge to give you advice, and help you make the right decision for your smile.

If you have any questions about orthodontics or would like a free consultation, book in with one of our orthodontists today and begin your journey to a smile you can be proud of.