If you’re in need of orthodontic treatment but don’t fancy the idea of visible metal style braces then you might want to think about clear brace systems such as lingual braces Manchester and six month smiles. Manchester patients are also fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of treatments such as Invisalign, C-Fast and Inman Aligners. All of which are designed to be discreet. Let’s take a closer look at how they work.
Invisalign
Invisalign offers Manchester patients a different form of brace system. Instead of traditional wiring and bracket systems that most other forms of orthodontic treatment have, Invisalign relies on a series of bespoke aligners that are worn over the teeth like a clear gum shield. Each aligner (and there can be as many as 48) is changed every two weeks as treatment progresses. The idea is that over a period of time the teeth are gently forced back into position as each aligner completes a small step of the procedure. The end result is straighter teeth just as it would be with traditional brace systems.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces do adopt the traditional bracket and wire style of braces except that this time the brackets and wires are fixed to the back of the teeth. The idea is that the small brackets and tooth coloured wiring can’t be seen from the front of the mouth so any time a wearer smiles or speaks, friends, family, or acquaintances don’t even have to know they’re wearing them. The other advantage of course is that by fitting them to the back of the teeth rather than the front they cause less damage to the teeth, as they’re easier to brush and keep clean. They do all the things that other brace systems do such as –
• Align flared teeth
• Close tooth gaps
• Straighten crooked teeth
• Align the gum line
– except in a discreet way.
Six Month Smiles
If you’ve been considering orthodontic treatments then chances are you might be a little discouraged because of the time factor. Traditional brace systems, and indeed many of the clear brace systems, can take significant time to achieve the desired results. This can be anywhere from 9 months to two years depending upon the severity of the condition. However when it comes to 6 month smiles, Manchester patients will be pleased to know that this is an accelerated orthodontic treatment and as the name suggests, takes 6 months or less to complete. So how come? Using clear brackets and tooth coloured wiring, the system focuses only on the teeth that are most visible when you smile (usually your upper and lower front teeth). Then over a period of 6 months of less, teeth are straightened to reveal a natural looking smile. The difference is that they don’t tackle other issues of root straightening and bite adjustment and are therefore ideal for those people who are looking for a purely cosmetic outcome.
If you’re looking to find out more about just what Invisalign offers Manchester patients, or indeed further information regarding lingual braces Manchester, 6 month smiles Manchester, or any other form of discreet orthodontic treatments, then you’ve come to the right place. Why not book a free, no-obligation appointment with Shi Karim and the team where they can discuss your dental needs with you in detail. Remember you don’t have to put up with crooked teeth. Instead talk to us about clear brace systems today. To make an appointment either visit our website at www.clearbracesmanchester.co.uk or contact us directly on 0161 660 1218.
