Smiles are great; they’re infectious and can brighten the mood of any conversation but if you aren’t happy with your teeth or wish that they were straighter then they may not be your favourite thing. Braces are the only real solution for straightening teeth, but many are put off by the fact that they are metal and by the way they look. If you are worried about how metal braces will look on you then it’s about time you looked into clear braces.
The main advantage of clear braces is obvious; they can hardly be seen and are practically invisible to other people. This makes them perfect for those who have been put off before solely on how metal braces look and are more worried about that than anything else. This makes it perfect for those who work on television or for those who have a lot of interaction with the public on a regular basis. Teenagers are notoriously image conscious so it is also perfect for them.
Not only are clear braces good for the fact that they can’t be seen easily, they are also more efficient than traditional metal braces – which ultimately translates to shorter treatment times and less visits to the dentist. The efficiency is born from the fact that each clear brace is custom made to fit each person individually, therefore each one is guaranteed to be doing exactly what it should at all the right points.
Usually treatment will last between six to twelve months; this will depend on how much straightening is actually needed. Another difference with clear braces compared to metal ones is that they can be removed; they are not fixed to the teeth. They are removable as they are changed throughout the treatment, most popular clear brace brands require that the aligners themselves are changed for new ones around every two weeks, each new set different from the last slowly pushing the teeth into place.
There are invisible braces available that can’t be removed, some will use clear aligners so while they take the form of traditional metal braces and are fixed, and they are still completely clear and so can’t be seen too easily. The fixed clear braces are ideal for people who have problems that just aren’t suitable for the removable type.
Modern dentistry has embraced the available technology and innovations such as clear braces are a sure fire indicator of what can be achieved with modern techniques. Treatments like this make dentistry much more appealing and in the long run, should help many more people get the smile they have always wanted.
Hampstead Orthodontic Practice offer orthodontic treatments including lingual braces andclear braces in London.