We all have dental issues from time to time, some of the issues we experience will create the need for us to seek advice from a dentist and undergo treatment. The best way to avoid the need for dental intervention is to ensure we maintain a high standard of oral hygiene, brushing and flossing are the simple tools we can employ to maintain good oral health.

For adults with misaligned teeth maintaining good oral health can become problematic, as the contours of the teeth can make it difficult to gain full access to the areas around them while brushing. This makes it more likely for problems to arise. Yet, there are modern solutions that can be used to address the issue of misaligned teeth in adults.

We at Clapham South Dental Centre want to make any potential patients with misaligned or crooked teeth aware of our Invisalign Clapham service, a discreet treatment solution that is the perfect answer for those with misaligned teeth.

Living with the issues of misaligned teeth

Those living with misaligned teeth may experience more dental issues in life than others, largely due to the inability to clean their teeth correctly. This can lead to an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, leading to a greater need for invasive dental intervention at different stages in life.

People living with misaligned teeth may also find they experience weakness in the bite, making the action of chewing food hard work. This leads to the act of eating becoming a difficult one, which can result in some limiting their choices of foods as they seek to avoid things they perceive as hard for them to eat and enjoy.

In extreme cases of misaligned teeth, speech impediments can be present, there is a strong connection between misaligned teeth and lisps. This can lead to someone becoming inhibited and may have a negative psychological impact on the individual.

The Invisalign Clapham service can address all these issues head-on, leading to the individual who receives treatment enjoying a higher standard of oral health and a far greater quality of life.

Out with the old. In with the new

The reason why there are still many adults living with misaligned teeth in the UK is clear to understand, they may have been offered tooth alignment treatment at a stage of life when they already feel sensitive, their teenage years. They may have been offered wire and metal bracket braces – rejecting this treatment as they may have associated it with a negative image that would lead to them experiencing self-consciousness.

The good news is that the wire and metal braces can now be confined to the past in many cases, in their place is a modern alignment device that can allow a patient to receive treatment in an extremely discreet way. Due to being made from two layers of clear plastics that have been developed to be hard-wearing and durable, these new aligners are practically invisible to the eyes of others when being worn.

If you want to know more

If you want to find out more about the Invisalign Clapham service being offered by Clapham South Dental Centre, you should give our practice a call. Our reception staff can take you through the process of registering with the practice and make an appointment to see one of our dental consultants.