Modern orthodontic treatments go way beyond those metallic ‘train track’ style braces that we knew as children and now include a wide range of Manchester clear braces specially made for adults. Many are discreet and are ideal for people who don’t want others to know that they’re wearing them. These include a variety of clear fixed braces Manchester. Alternatively, other braces such as Invisalign braces Manchester are not only discreet but are designed to be fully removable. Let’s take a closer look…
Firstly clear fixed braces
These types of orthodontic treatments come in many guises and are usually identified by their ceramic porcelain brackets and tooth coloured wiring. They can be used to treat a variety of dental problems such as crooked or twisted teeth, flared teeth, over-bites, tooth over crowding and uneven tooth spacing. They can either be worn as conventional braces (eg, attached to the front of the teeth using a discreet bracket and wiring system) or worn at the back of the teeth (as in the case of lingual braces). Clear fixed braces Manchester such as Six Month Smiles and C-fast can also be used as a fast or accelerated treatment to quickly achieve a better aesthetic look. Ultimately there are a number of brace systems that fall into this category and a skilled orthodontist will select the right type of brace based upon your needs, requirements, and degree of dental treatment needed.
Invisalign braces
When it comes to Manchester clear braces, Invisalign Braces Manchester are far removed from the bracket and wiring style systems we all associate with orthodontic treatment. Fashioned from light acrylic they’re designed to slip over the teeth and are worn just like you would a gum shield. Also, unlike clear fixed braces where the patient is fitted with the one brace for the duration, Invisalign treatment involves a whole series of aligners or trays as they’re commonly referred to. Each tray is specially designed to move your teeth into a certain position before the next one in the sequence is fitted. The trays are changed every two weeks and there can be as many as 48 or as few as 12 depending upon the degree of treatment needed.
Invisalign braces are designed to be removed when eating, drinking, and cleaning teeth and placed back into position for the remainder of the day. However for Invisalign to work they really need to be in place for a minimum of 22 hours per day.
As you can imagine, each aligner has to be individually made based on the patients needs and requirements, and as a result they are more expensive than other forms of orthodontic treatment. However, being fully removable, and as the name suggests virtually invisible, they don’t impinge upon your life thus allowing users to carry on as normal.
So which is best – Clear fixed braces Manchester or Invisalign?
The reality is that they all do a great job of straightening the teeth – and in a discreet way. So it all boils down to preference, the type of dental treatment you require, your needs, and of course your budget. At Church Road Dental and Cosmetics our highly experienced orthodontics team are here to help, so if you’re considering Manchester clear braces and can’t make up your mind between clear fixed braces Manchester and Invisalign braces Manchester then book yourself a consultation with Dr Shi Karim and the team. To make an appointment you can visit our website at www.clearbracesmanchester.co.uk or contact us directly on 0161 660 1218. Remember you don’t have to put up with a less than perfect smile, so let us help you restore yours today.
