Do you wish you had straighter teeth but the mere idea of having a mouth full of metal braces for a year or longer puts you off? While conventional braces are generally considered the best way to straighten your teeth, not everyone likes the aesthetic effect of metal. Luckily, modern dentistry has come a long way and it is now possible to straighten your teeth effectively and above all discreetly.
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, then adult braces may be the best option for you. At Garden View Dental Care, we offer clear braces and Six Month Smiles, both of which are alternatives to metal braces for adults and older teens who have slightly crowded, crooked, or gapped teeth. Both systems use clear and discreet brackets and wires or removable aligners that are hardly visible when worn. A dentist in Beaconsfield will examine your teeth thoroughly and help you decide which treatment best suits your dental needs.
Clear braces
Clear braces can be either fixed or removable. Fixed braces are made of tooth-coloured brackets which are virtually invisibly when placed on your teeth. Removable aligners, on the other hand, are made of high-quality clear plastic for a seamless, natural appearance. Clear braces straighten teeth discreetly and can even be removed periodically, making them ideal for your busy lifestyle. They are more comfortable than traditional metal braces because they use less force and can straighten your teeth in less time than traditional braces would require.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles braces are a particular type of clear braces with tooth-coloured brackets and wires that are barely noticeable. Unlike metal braces, Six Month Smiles braces concentrate only on the front teeth and do not make alterations to your bite. This way you can have your front teeth straightened in as little as six months. Six Month Smiles braces are ideal for patients who wish to have their teeth straightened in anticipation of a special occasion and are not recommended for patients with severely crooked and misaligned teeth. At the end of the treatment, your dentist in Beaconsfield will give you a removable retainer which you will be expected to wear daily to keep the teeth in their position.
Interested in discreet braces but don’t know where to start? Give us a call and book your appointment with a dentist in Beaconsfield today.