Everyone wants a happy, healthy smile and this is something that an orthodontics Manchester dentist can give you. The good news is that orthodontic treatments are no longer just for young teenagers. In fact teeth straightening for adults using discreet techniques such as clear view braces has shot up by 40% in the last ten years, with over 400,000 adults receiving treatment in the UK alone.

Easy access to more information, better technology, and a plethora of successful website case studies such as Inman Aligner before and after pictures, have all helped to accelerate this growing trend; but why now? Why are increasing numbers of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK?

A precursor to other dental work

In some cases adults will need to undergo orthodontic treatment before having other dental work done. For example, in order for a dental implant to function properly and look the best it can, any irregular teeth spacing or overcrowding may have to be addressed prior to the commencement of the implant treatment. For most people this would involve wearing adult clear view braces or aligners. As the surge in dental implant treatment continues it makes sense that adult orthodontic treatment also mirrors this rise.

Modern-day teeth are more crooked

An interesting theory is that experts suggest that modern-day teeth are more crooked than our ancestors teeth of a century or more ago. The reason? Diet! It’s well known that our ancestors ate far more unprocessed or hard foods and it’s thought that this caused teeth to be worn down, leading to more spacing and therefore less overcrowding.

Another theory is that over the centuries we have evolved to use our jaws less in the chewing of food. Because of this our jaw size may well be decreasing in relativity to the number of teeth we have. Therefore ultimately this creates less space for our teeth to grow.

Both theories are arguably credible reasons as to why more adults are seeking not only Orthodontics in Manchester but anywhere else in the UK.

Modern-day adults are more self-conscious about their looks

With the introduction of the internet we have access to an endless stream of photo’s, magazines, and articles like never before. In fact we’re bombarded with advertising telling us how we should look and how we should dress. Because of this, as a nation we are arguably becoming more self-conscious about our looks and appearance. When we’re confronted by a multitude of Inman Aligner before and after pictures showing great looking teeth, or articles detailing the very latest in discreet clear view braces, it’s understandable that we’d want to be part of that.

Decrease in the fear factor

Over the past decade or so the dental industry has worked incredibly hard to change its image. Sterile dental surgeries of the past have now become warm dental practices. Austere waiting rooms are now comfortable patient lounges with pastel shades, fresh cut flowers,and freshly brewed coffee. Add to this the easy availability of information, meaning that people have a much greater knowledge of treatments being performed, and for many, a visit to the dentist is far less intimidating. For these reasons, people are more tuned in to trying new restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic treatments.

If you have crooked, over-crowded, or misaligned teeth and would like to find out more about how orthodontics Manchester treatment can help you using clear view braces, then our highly experienced dental team can help. We’re more than happy to show you case studies using, Invisalign, lingual braces or Inman Aligner before and after pictures and to discuss your needs and requirements. To book your free, no-obligation consultation visit our website at www.clearbracesmanchester.co.uk or contact us directly on 0161 660 1218 today. Dr Shi Karim and the team look forward to welcoming you.