Discreet, Near-Invisible Braces For Our Burton Patients

Teeth straightening no longer means unsightly metal braces!

Whether you have teeth that overlap or appear crooked and uneven, there is a strong likelihood that you would prefer them not to be this way. Unfortunately, many people believe  that this type of problem can only be corrected through the use of traditional metal dental braces.

Whilst metal dental braces do offer a very effective solution to this problem, their high visibility may well deter a number of people from having their teeth straightened, often resulting in them living with crooked teeth throughout their lives.

Invisible braces

Advances in modern orthodontic systems means that this older type of dental brace is now not the only option available. At Mike Allen’s Burton dental practice, we offer a selection of modern cosmetic orthodontics that can straighten patient’s teeth without the high visibility of traditional dental braces.

There are different types of modern braces available that serve different purposes. Some are designed to work where many teeth, including side and rear need to be straightened, and these can take fairly lengthy periods of time to work. Others though, are designed to straighten only the ‘social six’ teeth; that is the top and bottom six teeth that show when we smile. These are sometimes described as cosmetic orthodontics as they largely perform an aesthetic function.

Benefits of straighter teeth

The most obvious benefit of having straighter teeth is that they look better. Our smile is one of the first things that people notice about us, and straight teeth certainly leave a better impression than crooked or uneven ones.

There are other benefits too though. Straighter teeth are usually much easier to keep clean and are therefore, generally, more likely to be healthy.  Even slightly overlapping teeth can create tiny spaces where a toothbrush bristle won’t reach, but provides more than adequate room for bacteria to collect, eventually damaging the enamel of the teeth. Once the enamel of a tooth has become compromised, dental decay, and possibly even root canal infection, is likely to follow.

A consultation

If you are unhappy with the way that your teeth look, why not arrange to have an initial consultation at our Burton dental practice. We will examine your teeth and offer impartial advice as to the best way to treat them. Where orthodontics are needed, we will discuss which method will work best for you to give you a beautiful even smile.

If you would like to find out more about the ‘invisible’ braces that we have available at our Burton practice, please call Mike Allen’s Dental Practice on 01283 845345 to arrange a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists.