If your Manchester dentist has told you that you might need teeth straightening, Manchester patients may feel a little concerned because after all, orthodontic procedures (braces) are for children right? We’ll not exactly…Nowadays, discreet orthodontic treatments such as clear fixed braces are designed with adults in mind. In fact whether you’re wearing braces for dental cosmetic reasons, or for correcting more serious dental issues speak to our smiles dental Manchester team who can help.

So what exactly are clear fixed braces and more importantly how can they help you restore your smile?

Most types of clear braces are about as far removed from conventional metallic train track style braces that you can get. As the name suggests many are made using clear plastic or acrylic with tooth coloured brackets and wiring, making them far less obvious when fitted to the teeth. They come in various guises from lingual braces which are attached to the back of the teeth, to discreet fast or accelerated orthodontic treatments, which are used for cosmetic purposes to straighten the top and bottom front teeth that are visible when you smile.

Aside from simply straightening crooked or misaligned teeth they can solve a number of other orthodontic issues including

• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Crowded teeth
• Irregular spaced ‘gapped’ teeth… and the
• Straightening of tooth roots

Depending upon the type of brace system a patient has, treatment can take as little as 6-12 weeks or as long as 2 years.

So how do you know which type of orthodontic treatment is right for you?

When you visit a smiles dental Manchester practice they’ll assess your situation and listen to your requirements. From this your dentist will recommend the right type of treatment to deal with the dental issues you have. If for example you feel that an irregular gap between your front teeth is ruining your smile, then your dentist may recommend accelerated teeth straightening Manchester, such as C-Fast, Six Month Smiles, or Secret Smiles. These  discreet systems are designed to correct  slight teeth adjustments within a short period of time.

Conversely if you have more severe orthodontic problems and/or would like to correct the whole smile (not just the teeth that are visible when you smile) then you might opt for longer-term clear fixed braces treatments such as Clarity, Inspire or Invu systems. Each work on the same principle as conventional metal braces in that they treat the entire smile, but they have either crystal-clear transparency or pear white shading for that truly discreet look.

If you’d like to find out more about clear fixed braces or indeed any other type of removable or fixed brace system then come and talk to Church Road Dental and Cosmetics. We have the experience and the expertise to bring about a great looking smile, whatever the issue with your teeth so why not book yourself a free, no obligation consultation with Dr Shi Karim and the team who can help. To make an appointment contact us on 0161 660 1218 today. On behalf of the team, we very much look forward to welcoming you.