One of the growing areas of smile dental care in recent years has been adult orthodontics. As people have a greater degree of disposable income, they’re spending more on cosmetic dental treatments than ever before. As a result more and more people are searching online for terms such as ‘Inman aligner costs UK‘, and ‘Invisible Braces Manchester‘. As discreet or invisible orthodontic treatments are on the rise, it’s worth taking a closer look at how they compare versus the more traditional metal style brace systems.
Types of treatment
While traditional metallic braces treat a whole host of orthodontic issues such as crooked, flared, and overcrowded teeth, bite problems, and tooth root alignment, so too can many types of clear brace systems. In fact many utilise the same bracket and wiring style system of applying continual gentle pressure over a period of time to move teeth into position. As a result if you’d prefer not to show a mouthful of metal when you smile or speak, then clear or invisible braces Manchester will do exactly the same job.
What about cost and availability?
In terms of availability, clear or invisible braces aren’t usually available on the NHS, whereas conventional style metal brace systems are. The reason is that discreet braces are more of a cosmetic choice rather than a necessity. For this reason they’re also more expensive. Some clear orthodontic treatments cost only a fraction more, whereas others such as Invisalign or the Inman aligner costs UK patients much more.
Fixed or removable braces
Traditional metal braces are usually fixed to the teeth for the duration of the treatment as are certain clear brace systems, particularly those that use tooth coloured ceramic brackets and thin titanium wiring. Other invisible braces in Manchester however are designed to be removable so that they can be taken out by the patient when eating and drinking. Or in the case of Invisalign, aligners are removed and replaced for the subsequent one in the series, as the teeth gradually change position.
User-friendliness/comfort
In days of old, metal style braces were heavy, uncomfortable, and took a lot of getting used to. Nowadays with the advances of technology, they utilise smaller brackets and thinner wiring for a less obvious look. Metal braces are also lighter than their older counterparts, so although the wearer will still need a settling in period, that time is often far less. Equally when it comes to discreet smile dental care, those who opt for clear view or invisible braces will still need a period of adjustment to get used to wearing them. The only other point on user friendliness is that because metal braces are made of metal they can (if not finished properly) contain sharp edges. This in turn may cause problems in the mouth. Although this is rare it does happen. On the contrary when you opt for braces such as Invisalign, being made from acrylic they’re totally smooth with no sharp edges to worry about.
As you can see, when it comes to smile dental care, invisible braces Manchester compare favourably when up against their more conventional cousins. It really all boils down to the type and severity of orthodontic treatment needed, how the patient feels about wearing braces, and of course the intended budget.
To find out more about Inman Aligner Cost UK, or any other information about discreet invisible braces, talk to Church Road Dental and Cosmetics. Why not book a no-obligation consultation with Shi Karim and the team who can assess your needs, talk you through the process, and help you choose the right orthodontic treatment for you. To make an appointment either visit our website or contact us directly on 0161 660 1218 today.
