Orthodontic Services: Different Teeth Straightening Options

When it comes to your appearance, your smile can make or break your confidence. If your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like, then you may require orthodontic treatment in order to achieve a more aligned smile.



Unlike standard dental experts, orthodontists specialise in the diagnosis, management and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws. Seeking their advice is the way to go to determine the best method for you to straighten your teeth. We’ve listed three of the potential options below, offering you an overview of what an orthodontist may discuss with you.

InvisalignⓇ

A teeth-straightening option that has become increasingly popular in recent years is InvisalignⓇ. Utilising the latest technology, InvisalignⓇ aligners are able to align your teeth conspicuously and with ease. The treatment involves using a course of clear, removable aligners that are able to straighten your teeth over time.

They are able to fix:

• Crooked teeth
• Overcrowding
• Gaps and spaces
• Bite issues

These also offer numerous benefits over traditional benefits. The first is their discreet appearance, along with their comfort; because they are custom-fit to your teeth and made using smooth materials, they are free from the discomfort often associated with traditional braces. They are also removable, allowing you to continue eating, flossing and brushing your teeth as you normally would.

Metal Braces

Metal braces, also known as fixed braces, are the traditional type or braces people tend to imagine when they hear the term ‘braces’. They work through the use of stainless steel brackets that are bonded onto each tooth, upon which a thin, flexible wire is then placed. These work together to gently shift your teeth over time.

Fixed braces are available privately for all ages and remain popular for their predictable and reliable results. They are, however, often associated with more discomfort.

Lingual Braces

A lesser known teeth-straightening option is lingual braces. These could almost be considered a middle-ground between the aforementioned two brace types. Lingual braces, like traditional braces, use metal brackets and wires, however they’re attached to the inside of your teeth, meaning they stay hidden from view.

These are ideal if you’re looking for a discrete option, and are especially effective if you play contact sports or a wind instrument, both of which traditional braces could pose an issue with. The downside, however, is that they do tend to take longer to work than traditional braces.

Teeth Straightening from a Trusted Dental Clinic

Are you looking to get straighter teeth? Here at Acorn Dental Health, we understand the impact your smile can have on your confidence, which is why we offer a range of orthodontic treatments at our clinic.

Get in touch with us today to discuss which options would be suitable for you.