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Clear Braces

This Valentine’s Day, why not show your teeth some love? If you are one of the thousands of adults who dreams of having straighter teeth, you may have given up on your dream because you think the only option is to have metal train-track braces.

Everyone remembers friends at school who wore braces, and as well as being very obvious, such traditional orthodontic treatment also had a reputation for lengthy treatment times and discomfort. This is enough to put off many adults, with professional careers and active family and social lives. But these days there are alternatives available, and your dream of straight teeth need not have passed you by.

Invisalign invisible braces are a popular choice for adults in need of orthodontic treatment. They belong to a group of products known as “invisible orthodontics”, which correct alignment problems with your teeth gently, discreetly, and often far more quickly than you might expect.

Dentist Suzie Gardiner has a huge amount of experience treating patients with Invisalign. In fact, she’s even had the treatment herself, so has a true insider’s perspective of what you can expect. Invisalign can be used to straighten teeth in one or both arches of your mouth, as well as to bring your top and bottom jaws into better alignment.

Invisalign comprises a series of custom-made clear aligners, which gently move your teeth into a new position. You need to change your aligners regularly (about every two weeks) as your teeth move, and the good news is the aligners are removable, meaning you can take them out to clean your teeth, to eat and for special occasions such as a family gathering or a first date.

Remember that straighter teeth are also healthier teeth, being easier to clean as well as minimising the gaps where food particles could get stuck, potentially leading to decay. So if you’ve dreamt of straighter teeth, why not show your mouth some love this February and book an Invisalign consultation with Susie?