We always tell our patients that good dental hygiene and visiting the dentist on a regular basis, at least once every 6 months, is very important for healthy teeth and gums. However, sometimes despite maintaining good dental hygiene at home and visiting the dentist on a regular basis, other external factors can affect your dental health. One of the most common reasons for dental health complications is crooked teeth. If you have crooked teeth then you are more likely to develop cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. You are likely to have more plaque and tartar on your teeth than those with straightened teeth. You may also be unhappy with the appearance of your smile. This can have a negative impact on all aspects of your life, including your personality and your wellbeing. You need to speak to our dentist and find out about teeth straightening. Teeth straightening can be done in patients as young as six years old and it can be carried out in elderly patients who have healthy teeth and gums. There is no upper age limit for teeth straightening and thanks to significant advances in dental technology there are many different types of braces, traditional and invisible braces Clapham that you can choose from according to your individual dental requirements as well as your personal preferences. 
Traditional braces
For over 100 years, dentists have used traditional metal braces to straighten teeth in children and adults. Traditional metal braces consist of three main components, which are the metal brackets that are fixed to the surface of your teeth, a stainless steel archwire which connects the brackets and elastic ligatures, which connect the wire to the brackets. These components work together to exert constant pressure onto your teeth and straighten out misalignment issues. The process itself takes approximately 12 to 36 months depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with and you will have the components tightened on a regular basis so that they continue to put pressure on your teeth. Traditional metal braces are highly effective at serving their purpose. They can be used to correct all types of orthodontic issues. They can be used for very complex cases and are the preferred option for young children who have very crooked or wonky teeth. Unfortunately, adult patients are reluctant to wear traditional metal braces unless they really have to. This has led to the development of a range of invisible braces Clapham to meet the demands of the modern generation.
Invisible braces Clapham
Invisible braces Clapham allow you to straighten your teeth without drawing unwanted attention to your mouth. This is ideal for our adult patients and it is also a good solution for self-conscious teenagers who want to straighten their teeth, but are worried that traditional metal braces are quite visible in the mouth. Invisible braces can help you achieve excellent aesthetic results, targeting mild, moderate and complex orthodontic issues to create a neatly aligned smile which is attractive to look at and healthier in comparison to before. The length of the treatment will be similar to traditional braces depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. Speak to our dentist today at Clapham South Dental Centre and find out more about the many benefits of invisible braces. Try to begin the treatment as early as possible so that you can start enjoying those benefits very soon.
