Have you always wanted straighter teeth? You are not alone. Figures reported in the British Dental Nurses Journal show a rise in adults seeking tooth-straightening treatment: eighty per cent of orthodontists reported an increase in adult patients, amid concerns over DIY treatment. 60% said this was partly down to greater awareness of adult orthodontic treatment, and more than 15% said celebrity smiles and bloggers influence adult patients. Most of the patients were women aged between 26 and 55.
If you are looking into teeth straightening, visit The Edge Dental in Alderley Edge. We offer several treatments to suit a range of dental problems.
Teeth straightening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments at our practice in Alderley Edge. Hundreds of patients have had adult braces with Nadeem Ahmed, our dentist with a special interest in orthodontics. Some patients want a brace that is hard to see, others want the quickest solution, and some the most cost-effective option. The team will always give you their honest opinion on what will suit you.
Lingual braces work like traditional fixed braces, but they sit on the inside of your teeth. Small metal blocks are placed on the inside surface of the teeth, so other people can’t see them and you can carry on as usual.
For fixed cosmetic braces, we use small tooth-coloured ceramic blocks on the teeth, held together with a thin wire. The wire is adjusted every month to move the teeth into position. When your treatment has finished, you will be given retainers so that the teeth do not move back.
We also offer clear aligners, using Smilelign aligners made in the UK. They are hard to spot when they are in, which makes them a good option if you don’t want to look like you’re having orthodontic treatment.
Aligners are removable. You take them out to eat and brush your teeth, but they only work while you wear them, which means most of the day and night.
Each aligner in the series is made for your teeth and moves them a small amount. You may feel some pressure when you start a new set, which means the teeth are moving. How many aligners you need depends on how much your teeth need to move, and we will explain this before treatment begins.
During treatment we see you regularly to check it is progressing as it should. Once it has finished, you will need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth in their new position.
More about aligners, including prices, is on our clear aligners page.
If you are interested in any of our orthodontic treatments, call us on 01625 599 001 or email info@theedgedental.co.uk to talk things through.
