The Options Available to Straighten Teeth

Teeth straightening systems are not limited to the traditional braces of yesteryear. In modern dental practice, there are dozens of varied brands that are suitable for different situations that can present themselves in a patient’s case.

Some people decide to have a couple of different treatment options in combination to create the effect they are looking for. Some complex cases are best treated in a more traditional way where dentists have more control over the manipulation of the teeth and jaw, whereas some patients who have only slight misalignments can benefit from specialized devices that can work in as little as a few months.

There are several reasons as to why a person’s teeth grow incorrectly. Some people have mouths that are too small for their teeth causing them to grow in tightly and be forced to overlap. At other times, the upper and lower jaw is not in the right position and can cause issues with a person’s bite, distorting teeth and causing pain.

The size and shape of a person’s mouth and teeth are usually inherited from both parents. Natural forces in babyhood can also make a difference to the outcome of adult teeth, such as early loss of milk teeth or prolonged pacifier or thumb sucking.

Orthodontics in Weybridge is a means for patients to be able to regain the ability to eat and smile with comfort and ease. From correcting small misalignments of visible teeth for a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing smile to dealing with serious complications of malocclusion of the jaw, a dentist is able to provide the right devices to correct the teeth and jaw.

Suitable for older children, teenagers, and adults, teeth straightening devices work for any person, it really just depends on the skill and determination of their dentist. Adults may find that their treatment time is longer in comparison with a teenager’s because their jaw has stopped growing and is harder to shift.

However, adults generally do not need the complex work that teenagers receive so dentists can focus on simple issues which can be completed in a shorter amount of time. There are many models which suit many common issues that patients present with.

What are some of the models available

Rather than going through the individual brands available, it is important to first understand that there are different kinds of aligning devices that are available to patients. Firstly there are fixed and removable types, suitable for different problems.

Removable options are generally more limited than fixed but still can work to great effect on many cases that affect both teenagers and adults alike. They are often a clear tray that a patient can remove in order to eat or brush their teeth.

Fixed options can be placed either on the front or the back of teeth. There are efforts to ensure that all of these teeth straightening devices are as unobtrusive as possible, so clear trays and brackets with tooth-colored wires are often used so that patients can feel more confident about wearing them.