If you have a crooked or wonky smile it is important that you seek orthodontic treatment as early on in life as possible, not only to help improve the appearance of your smile, but also to help you prevent tooth decay and gum disease and promote better dental health for life. A crooked smile can affect your self-confidence and make you unhappy when you look in the mirror. More importantly, despite maintaining a good dental hygiene routine, you will find that your teeth are more prone to decay and disease.

Here at Ashlow Orthodontics we are able to offer you a range of braces Stoke-on-Trent to address the individual issues which may be affecting the alignment of your teeth. Each smile is unique and therefore we understand that everyone has different dental requirements and personal preferences. Our braces Stoke-on-Trent are designed to improve the appearance of your teeth and will also help you enjoy healthier teeth and gums for life.

There are many different factors which may affect the alignment of your teeth. Some of these are more complex than others. Most people suffer to a certain extent from dental misalignment unless they have undergone orthodontic treatment. Sometimes patients who have undergone orthodontic treatment at an early age may still suffer from mild or moderate misalignment issues, therefore, here at our practice we offer braces Stoke-on-Trent for all types of dental needs. You may have protruding front teeth, crooked or wonky teeth, overlapping teeth, gaps in the teeth or you may suffer from a bite disorder. This could be overbite, underbite or crossbite. It is important that these conditions are addressed early on to help prevent irreversible complications later on in life.

Fixed braces

If you have complicated orthodontic issues then you may benefit from fixed braces. If braces are fixed it means that they are attached to the surfaces of your teeth for the duration of the treatment period. Fixed orthodontic braces are composed of brackets and wires which connect the teeth, to help pull them into a neatly aligned formation. There are different components to the braces which are adjusted throughout the process to help achieve the desired result.

Thanks to advances in dental technology there are different types of fixed braces available.. Traditional orthodontic braces are silver and consist of metal components which are often highly visible in the mouth. These are very effective at straightening teeth; however, many adults feel uncomfortable about drawing further attention to their mouth and prefer a more discreet treatment option. In this case we are able to offer invisible orthodontic treatment.

Invisible orthodontic braces work in a similar way to traditional orthodontic braces. The components are attached to the surface of the teeth however to allow more discretion these components are often clear or coloured to match your natural dentition. This helps draw less attention to your teeth during the treatment process, but still allows you to achieve excellent aesthetic results at the end.

Speak to us at our surgery today to find out more about braces we can provide and how they can help improve your oral health whilst achieving a more beautiful smile at the same time.