Orthodontics

Transform Your Smile, Transform Your Life with our Orthodontic Care.

Achieving your perfect smile with gentle precision.

Orthodontic treatment offers a range of benefits that extend beyond cosmetic improvements! Not only does it enhance the appearance of your smile, but it also plays a crucial role in your oral health. By realigning your teeth and correcting bite issues, orthodontic care makes it easier to keep your mouth clean, which helps reduce the chances of dental decay and gum disease.

With properly aligned teeth, you can enjoy better chewing and speaking, and you’ll likely experience less discomfort related to misaligned bites. Plus, a straighter smile can significantly boost your self-confidence and enhance your self-image. Opting for orthodontic care is truly an investment in both your health and your happiness!

Clear aligners and fixed orthodontic braces both offer effective solutions for teeth straightening. Clear aligners provide a discreet option, allowing patients to correct their smiles without the visibility of traditional braces. They are removable, making it easier to maintain oral hygiene and enjoy a variety of foods. Fixed orthodontic braces, on the other hand, are often preferred for their effectiveness in treating more complex alignment issues. They consist of brackets and wires that work together to gradually shift teeth into the desired position. Both options can be tailored to individual needs, ensuring a personalised approach to orthodontic care.

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Your Path to a Confident Smile

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Orthodontics?

    A procedure where the teeth are moved to a more desirable position by the use of “braces”. These may be fixed to the teeth or removable and can be made in various materials for better aesthetics.

  • Benefits of Orthodontic treatment?

    Many people have crowded teeth or teeth that do not meet correctly when they bite together. This can be hard to maintain and at greater risk of gum disease, tooth decay, or fracturing. Treatment can improve:

    - Correction of maligned teeth for a better, more aesthetic smile.

    - Correction of the bite so that teeth come together evenly

    - Reducing the risk of damage to prominent teeth.

  • How long does it take?

    Depending on the type of appliance used and the complexity of the case, treatment can be completed as quickly as 3 months and may take up to 24 months to complete.

  • What does it involve?

    The most important thing is to have a full examination. This will usually involve looking at your teeth, taking dental x-rays and making plaster models of your teeth.

    Your dental team or orthodontist will then discuss what treatment is possible. Once you are sure you want to go ahead, the treatment can start as soon as you have enough permanent teeth.

  • Can Orthodontics damage my teeth?

    Your teeth can be damaged if you don’t look after them properly during treatment. The braces themselves will not cause damage, but poor cleaning and too many sugary foods and drinks can cause permanent damage to your teeth. Brackets, wires and braces can trap food and cause more plaque than usual to build up. So you need to clean your teeth and appliance very thoroughly.

  • What happens after?

    When treatment is finished the teeth need to be held in position for a time. This is called the ‘retention period’, and the appliances that hold the teeth in place are called retainers.

    The retainers hold newly straightened teeth in position while the surrounding gum and bone settle. The retainers can be removable or fixed, depending on the original problem.