Choose the best braces for you with the help of our dentist in Dorking
There are two main ways of straightening your teeth here at Bespoke Dental Lounge with our Dentist in Dorking. Depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are you can either undergo traditional orthodontic treatment or you can straighten your teeth with clear aligners. Both traditional orthodontic braces and clear aligners have advantages and disadvantages and by speaking to our Dentist in Dorking and undergoing a thorough examination of your teeth and gums we can help you decide which is the best choice for you.
Traditional braces
Traditional orthodontic braces are fixed to the surface of your teeth. They consist of metal brackets which are glued onto each of the teeth and connected by an archwire, which is held in place by small elastic ligatures or clips that are built into the brackets. They work together to apply constant pressure on the teeth and jaws to help improve the position of the teeth and create a neatly aligned smile. Traditional orthodontic braces can be used to improve a wide range of orthodontic issues. It is used for complicated misalignment issues including crooked teeth, wonky teeth, protruding teeth, overlapping teeth, overcrowding of the teeth and gaps between the teeth. Movement of the teeth encourages movement of the jaw which also helps address bite disorders including overbite, underbite and crossbite. There are some issues which may require surgical treatment and this is often in combination with orthodontic treatment. Traditional orthodontic braces can be used in patients of all ages however they are most commonly seen in teenagers. Adults may prefer a more discreet option. In this case, you can speak to our dentist in Dorking and find out about Invisalign at Bespoke dental lounge.
Invisalign clear aligners
Invisalign is a modern method of straightening your teeth. It has proven to become a highly popular alternative to traditional orthodontic braces. Invisalign uses clear thermoplastic aligners to straighten your teeth.
These are designed using the latest in digital technology and 3-D printed to be worn over your mouth and fit your teeth accurately. Each aligner is designed to exert a certain amount of pressure on the teeth to push them towards a neater formation. The aligners work as a sequence and they can be changed in the comfort of your own home. This is in comparison to traditional orthodontic braces which require tightening at the dental practice at regular intervals to continue to maintain pressure on the teeth. This means that Invisalign is more convenient than other teeth straightening options but more importantly it is highly discreet. The aligners are almost invisible when worn in the mouth. They do not draw unwanted attention to your mouth. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing that you are undergoing dental treatment. Invisalign is also used for crooked, wonky teeth, protruding through teeth, overlapping teeth and overcrowding of the teeth yet it is better suited to mild or moderate misalignment whereas traditional braces can correct complicated misalignment of the teeth.
Our dentist in Dorking will be able to help make the right decision for you and you should be able to achieve a neatly aligned smile very soon.