Here are just a few of Midlands Smile Centres treatments
that are used to address crowded and misaligned teeth to give you an
aesthetically pleasing smile.
Traditional Braces
Traditional braces are very well known and are respected as
the most common orthodontic treatment for correcting teeth. These are made of
metal and are glued to the teeth, where a wire is then put in place to apply
pressure to the teeth. This pressure is then used to pull and push the teeth
into place, adjusting your smile to provide straighter teeth and correcting
your bite. While this is an effective way of helping to address orthodontic
issues, there are some things the patient should consider. Traditional braces
can be uncomfortable when first placed, sometimes causing bleeding and
irritation of the gums and cheeks or causing an aching sensation due to the
pressure on your teeth. It’s important that you contact your dentist if you
experience these symptoms for a prolonged amount of time.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces adjust your teeth to provide a straighter
smile and correct bite, without getting in the way of your smile. This
treatment involves a brace being applied to the rear of the teeth where it is
less visible. However, lingual braces are commonly only used for specific cases
where the patient requires a lifting of the teeth. If you think this could be
for you, you can find out more by booking a consultation with your local dentist in Birmingham. Another consideration of this treatment is that it can
cause a sore tongue, due to the braces position on the inside of the mouth.
Damon Braces
Damon braces are your middle ground of the previous two
orthodontic solutions. Like traditional braces, they have a similar aesthetic
look due to both treatments using a metal material for the brace. Where this
treatment differs however, is its ability to complete the treatment much more
comfortably. This is due to the fact that this treatment uses a wire which is
able to remember it previous shape, and consequently maintains a more gentle pressure
that is consistently applied to the teeth and gums, while traditional braces
have to be adjusted at each appointment with a great deal more pressure.
Alongside this, patients who receive Damon braces often complete their
treatment much sooner, in some cases this can be as much as six months.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles is a relatively new form of orthodontic
treatment that has begun to make waves in the dental world for its effective
and easy treatment. This service works much like a traditional brace but
tackles two of its major concerns. Like traditional braces, Six Month Smiles
braces are applied to the front of your teeth, but these are made from a clear
plastic material. The same can be said for the wire which is usually clear or
coloured to match the colour of your teeth. This not only helps to provide a
more aesthetic look during the treatment phase but also allows the wearer to
avoid discomfort during the treatment, of which is usually between 4 to 8
months long. If you’re interested in receiving straighter teeth in less time
than traditional orthodontic treatment, you can book a consultation with your
dentist to find out if this treatment is for you.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a new and innovative form of orthodontic treatment available at Midlands Smile Centres. Invisalign works by applying
several plastic transparent retainers, which over several months will adjust
the positioning of your teeth. Each retainer will be slightly different and
will apply gentle pressure to move your teeth into position. Not only this, but
they are also nearly invisible to the eye, meaning you can still enjoy smiling
without worrying about the look of traditional braces. If you’re looking for a
service which can provide you a comfortable and natural looking way to change
your smile, Invisalign could be ideal for you. Book a consultation today to
find out more.
Midlands Smile Centres
Midlands Smile Centre is your local dental practice that can
offer you all of these orthodontic treatments. Our team of orthodontic
specialists have over 30 years of experience working with some of the toughest
orthodontic cases. Our aim is to provide you with the treatment and service
which will give you a smile you can be proud of.
If you’d like a
straighter smile, or just want to find out more, book an orthodontic appointment at your local MSC today.