Orthodontic treatment is highly recommended for patients with crooked or wonky teeth. This is because crooked or wonky teeth can cause a huge range of problems. They can affect the appearance of your smile, which can have a negative impact on your self confidence and your self-esteem. Most people are attracted by beautiful smiles. If your smile is crooked or wonky this can make you less appealing than those with beautiful, straightened teeth. Your teeth are more prone to damage and there is greater chance of uneven wear and tear. It is also more likely that you will develop cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. This is because plaque and tartar can build up in the nooks and crannies between your teeth allowing bacteria to weaken the enamel and the gums and eventually result in tooth loss. It is very important that you maintain excellent dental hygiene at all times but you also need to visit the dentist at least once every six months and have your teeth examined and professionally cleaned to make sure that they are free of any signs of decay or disease.
Traditional orthodontic treatment
The best way to improve your dental health is by straightening your teeth. Teeth straightening can be carried out in different ways. Teeth straightening can be carried out conventionally using traditional metal braces. These types of braces have been used for over a hundred years and are the gold standard of teeth straightening. Traditional metal braces consist of brackets, wires and elastics that work together to apply constant pressure on your teeth and create a neatly aligned formation. Traditional metal braces can address a full range of orthodontic issues and are highly recommended for those with complex orthodontic cases. Most dentists recommend that teenagers have their teeth straightened with traditional metal braces for excellent aesthetic results that can last for the rest of your life.
Invisalign in Glasgow
If you have decided to straighten your teeth as an adult then you can also find out about traditional metal braces or you can find out about other orthodontic treatment options to suit your personal preferences whilst addressing your unique dental needs. Traditional metal braces are highly visible which is why you may be reluctant to undergo traditional orthodontic treatment however you will be pleased to know that your dentist is able to offer many alternatives for discreet and convenient teeth straightening.
One of the most popular methods of straightening your teeth at your discretion is with Invisalign in Glasgow. Invisalign in Glasgow was first introduced in 1999. It uses clear thermoplastic aligners to straighten your teeth rather than metal wires, brackets and elastic bands. This means it is almost invisible in the mouth and allows you to straighten your teeth without drawing unwanted attention. You can straighten your teeth at your complete discretion. They can only be detected if you look very closely or if you are a professional.
Advantages of Invisalign in Glasgow
Invisalign in Glasgow can be used by patients of all ages. The aligners are highly convenient in that they can be removed and replaced as necessary. They are designed using the latest in digital dental technology so that they are very comfortable to wear, easy to use and produce highly aesthetic results. They are strong, which means they are able to apply enough pressure to straighten your teeth effectively, however they will get damaged if you do not take care of them properly. Invisalign aligners need to be taken out of your mouth at meal times. This prevents the aligners from becoming damaged but also allows you to eat all your favourite foods. They need to be taken out of your mouth when you drink anything other than water. This helps prevent the aligners from becoming stained and remaining transparent, also allowing you to enjoy your favourite drinks including fizzy drinks which is not recommended for patients who wear traditional metal braces. It is very important that as you eat and drink your favourite foods you also clean your teeth very carefully before putting your aligners back in your mouth.
Most of the process can be carried out in the comfort of your own home and you simply have to visit your dentist after every three or four aligners to make sure that the process is coming along successfully. With Invisalign you can straighten your teeth in as little as four to six months if you have simple aesthetic issues for example protruding front teeth or a minor gap between the teeth or for more complex orthodontic needs treatment can take between 12 and 24 months. Speak to your dentist today and find out if Invisalign in Glasgow is suitable for you.
