Having a crooked smile can lead to embarrassment in social situations as you try and hide your mouth, ashamed of the way your smile looks. Crooked or misaligned teeth are a common problem in the United Kingdom and you should be prepared to go to your dentist and ask for more information about how to rectify the problem. Aside from the aesthetics involved, misaligned teeth have also been implicated in cases of teeth grinding and even TMJ.
The most common method of having your teeth straightened is with a traditional brace that uses metal wires and brackets to slowly adjust the positions of your teeth. These are extremely effective and have stood the test of time but the treatment period is often long, some people find them uncomfortable and they can look unsightly.
Other braces are available these days, such as invisible or friction free ones which are more aesthetically pleasing and often shorter treatment times. It must be said though that these are usually only suitable for minor alignment issues and if you need major work then a traditional metal brace is probably still your best option.
Although childhood is the best time to get teeth straightened as your teeth are still developing, braces are perfectly suitable for adults too and you shouldn’t think that teeth straightening is not for you just because you are a little older. Next time you visit your Leeds dental surgery you should ask your dentist to explain all the different options available to get your teeth straightened. You will be glad you did when you complete your treatment and have a perfectly straight and aligned smile to shoe off to your friends and colleagues.
