Having a perfect smile is something that most of us would say that we want. Being able to show off your smile makes social situations that much easier because you put people at ease. Smiling is good for you too as it increases the flow of endorphins and makes you feel more relaxed and less stressed out by things that might otherwise get you down.
Although there are plenty of products currently on the market which can straighten out teeth – from ‘invisible braces’ to braces that are the same colour as your teeth – dentists agree that the traditional, fixed, metal brace is still the best way of dealing with all of the different ways that your teeth can be imperfectly arranged.
Your dentist will securely attach a series of metal brackets to your teeth and then thread metal wires through them. At regular appointments these wires will be tightened and loosened so that your teeth are gently pushed and pulled into the perfect arrangement. Having teeth arranged as they are meant to be will lessen your chances of grinding your teeth in your sleep (bruxism) and mean that they are easier to clean and look after.
The treatment time is long – often up to two years – but it is worth it for what you get out of it in the end. None of the other different types of new braces and aligners can rotate teeth in the way that traditional braces can. Your Leeds dentist will be able to explain to you exactly what is involved in wearing a brace and you can rest assured that you will get the most dedicated of care throughout the period of the treatment.
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For patients who need braces, the prospect of wearing uncomfortable and ugly metal braces for up to two years can be a daunting one. Luckily, advances in dental technology in the last twenty years have meant that here are now other options available to them.
Patients can now choose between a series of more discreet and comfortable metal braces and even have the option of invisible plastic retainers that are virtually invisible. One of the latest alternatives to conventional metal braces is the Inman aligner. This new aligner is as effective as a metal brace and far more discreet.
The aligner works by using the power of a coiled spring which is hidden on the tongue side of the teeth. This spring pushes the teeth at the side out, making room for the front teeth to be pushed forward and straightened. This extra room created by the aligner allows teeth to naturally straighten.
Although the aligner is not completely visible (it loses out on the discretion stakes to the clear plastic retainers) it is still far more discreet than an old fashioned metal brace. The only really visible part of the brace is a metal bar running across the front of the teeth. But what the Inman aligner lacks in discretion it makes up for with incredible speed. The Inman aligner shows results after only an astonishing six to sixteen weeks. A whole treatment rarely lasts longer than six months, which is 75 per cent shorter than both fixed metal braces and plastic retainers.
Like all orthodontic appliances, the Inman aligner will cause some discomfort when initially applied but this will fade after no more than a week. After this initial discomfort the aligner will be relatively painless.
Perfect for correcting minor overcrowding, the Inman aligner is the choice of straightener for many patients seeking to add the finishing touches to a smile. It is completely removable and so can be taken out fort important professional and social occasions. Ask a Central Leeds dentist about the Inman aligner and you could finally have your perfect smile.