straighten crooked teeth
At Oasis, we have a wide range of options to straighten crooked
teeth. Whether you are teenager, or an adult, our experts are here
to help you straighten up.
Today, there are a wide range of treatment options available to
straighten crooked teeth. These range from traditional 'track'
braces through to invisible braces.
Traditional track braces can be supplemented with a range of
colours and finishes, and can also be made much less noticeable
through the use of thinner, titanium wires and clear brackets.
There is also the option to apply the brace to the inside of the
teeth (lingual braces) so that they are not noticeable and
invisible braces, such as invisalign or clearstep, which are
essentially a series of clear gum shields which are replaced every
2 weeks and gently move the teeth to their new position, are
another option if you are concerned about appearance during
treatment. Your orthodontist will discuss the range of treatment
options available to you, their suitability for your treatment
needs and the different costs involved.
Whilst the majority of today's patients are children, it is
never too late to look to straighten crooked teeth and for many of
today's adults grew up in an era where there was either limited
availability of good orthodontic care, or they
were embarrassed to be seen with unsightly braces, there are a
range of orthodontic options available to them.
With all treatments, the teeth are gently and slowly moved to
their new position. This movement needs to be done slowly otherwise
the patient risks losing his or her teeth. This is why braces are
commonly worn for approximately two and a half years and
adjustments are only made every three or four weeks. A tooth will
usually move about a millimetre per month during treatment, but
this will vary in each individual case.