Teeth Straightening
Beautiful straight teeth in Watford
If you have crooked, protruding or gappy teeth, you may think that teeth straightening with dental braces are not for you. But more adults from Watford, Moor Park, Chandler’s Cross, Bushey, Rickmansworth and throughout Hertfordshire are realising that teeth straightening now involves a much more updated approach.
Teeth straightening in Watford no longer means wearing painful metal braces which are fixed to your teeth for months.
Now, you can straighten teeth so discreetly that other people won’t know that you’re wearing braces.
Both of our adult braces involve wearing plastic, clear aligners that are inconspicuous, comfortable and won’t interfere with your life.
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Which teeth straightening treatments are available at Watford Dental Practice?
Invisalign
Invisalign is made up of a series of plastic aligners which are transparent and removable meaning you to take them out to eat, drink and to brush your teeth.
This revolutionary form of braces uses a digital scanner to create a 3D model of how your teeth look now and how, using the plastic aligners, they will change week by week to get straight teeth.
A set of custom-made aligners are constructed based on your digital scans. You then wear your Invisalign aligners for at least 22 hours a day, changing to the next set of aligners in the series every week.
Each set of aligners has a small difference from the previous set, and this allows for the gradual movement in the teeth straightening process.
SureSmile
SureSmile, like Invisalign, is a discreet and comfortable form of teeth straightening.
At your consultation, your dentist in Watford can discuss which form of teeth straightening might be best for you depending upon the nature of your orthodontic need and what you are trying to achieve.
Benefits of teeth straightening in Watford
Patients from Rickmansworth, Bushey, Moor Park, Chandler’s Cross, Watford and Hertfordshire are choosing teeth straightening because:
- Teeth straightening is now a far more discreet, comfortable and often a quicker experience than conventional teeth straightening using fixed and metal braces
- Both forms of teeth straightening in Watford uses clear, plastic aligners which are practically invisible to others, meaning most people won’t know that you’re having your teeth straightened
- Straight teeth will give you a lovely new smile and boost your confidence
- Straight teeth are easier to keep clean and free from plaque giving you a better standard of oral health and less likely to suffer from tooth decay and gum disease
- Invisalign and SureSmile won’t just straighten teeth, they can also help close gaps between teeth, space out overcrowded teeth and help with some bite problems
- Teeth straightening with Invisalign and SureSmile means less trips to visit the dentist in Watford. Both methods give you several sets of aligners upfront and check in periodically to ensure that treatment is on track
FAQ's for Teeth Straightening
Are all adults suitable for teeth straightening?
Yes, most adults are suitable for teeth straightening. In rare circumstances, a patient with a severe bite problem may not be able to have teeth straightened using Invisalign or SureSmile.
How long does it take to get teeth straightened?
This is difficult to answer without first examining your teeth and assessing your orthodontic need, but on average most people using Invisalign or SureSmile dental braces, take between 6 and 12 months to get teeth straightened.
Can I get my teeth straightened on the NHS?
Unfortunately, adults cannot get their teeth straightened on the NHS and so must pay to have teeth straightened privately. Teeth straightening in adults is seen as a cosmetic dental treatment – one that is used to update the appearance of your teeth rather than affecting the health of your teeth. At Watford Dental Practice we offer 0% finance for up to 12 months for Invisalign and SureSmile to make teeth straightening affordable.
