Were you a teenager who had crooked teeth, offered wire and metal braces as a way to correct them? Did you refuse to have treatment?

Have you now grown into an adult with misaligned teeth?

We completely understand. Being offered traditional, but very efficient braces by a dentist or orthodontist in your teenage years to realign your crooked teeth must seem so unfair, as this is a time in life when we already feel vulnerable and sensitive. Being offered a brace during these years in our life can seem like a nasty twist of fate during a period when we want to develop confidence rather than have it undermined.

So, we end up thinking there is no way we will wear braces.

This thinking has led to many people who could have benefitted from tooth alignment treatment earlier in life taking the problem of misaligned teeth into adulthood, which could potentially lead to the creation of other dental issues. Many of these adults grow to believe that the window for receiving treatment has passed them by, this may not be accurate.

We at Clapham South Dental Centre want any potential adult patients with misaligned teeth to understand that there is a treatment option available to you, as we are offering the service of Clear Braces Clapham.

Rethinking tooth alignment treatment

As dental technology moved forward it was recognised that there was a need to redevelop areas of treatment where we could see resistance to engagement. The brace was redesigned and redeveloped, primarily to change the way it looked.

Gone, now for many, are the wire and metal braces that put some patients off, to be replaced by new devices. Some are made from two layers of clear plastic, making them invisible to the eyes of others and removable; others use ceramic, see-through or toothcoloured brackets and wires fixed onto teeth.This new technology is taken full advantage of by our service, Clear Braces Clapham.

Happy patients, engaging with treatment

Since offering these new clear braces we have experienced a rise in the voluntary uptake in tooth alignment treatment, by adults who may have needed this type of procedure for several years. Many have also reported being completely happy with the results, once completing the treatment, and have stated they would recommend this path to anyone who has misaligned teeth.

Why live with the issues caused by misaligned teeth?

Several issues have strong associations with misaligned teeth, many of which can be eased or eliminated by undergoing tooth alignment treatment. It is well known that those living with crooked or protruding teeth are more likely to have a higher risk of tooth decay or gum disease, as they may struggle to clean their teeth correctly with brushing or flossing.

Another common issue with misaligned teeth is the experience of weakness in the bite, which can result in problems when chewing and eating. This may lead to someone avoiding some foods, as they are perceived to be hard to eat.

Tooth alignment treatment can help with these problems.

Change your thinking

If you are living with misaligned teeth, we at Clapham South Dental Centre invite you to contact us to ask about Clear Braces Clapham. Our reception staff are waiting for your call and will be more than happy to take you through the process of booking a consultation with someone on our dental team.