We at Ashlow Orthodontics are keen to support all our patients through their teeth straightening journey. We have a professional team, with all the latest technologies ready and waiting. So whether you’re looking to start your child off on their first set of braces or you yourself are finally ready to jump into that much-anticipated stunning smile, we’re here. There are so many amazing options our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent can talk you through, so why not get started now?

What does our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent cover?

Orthodontics refers to any process that helps realign and straighten your teeth and jaw. For most patients, that will involve having some form of brace system. These systems now come in many varieties; there are clear aligners, fixed braces, removable systems, and the list goes on, but more on that later. Let’s first take a look at why you might want to realign your smile?

The benefits of straightening teeth

The first and most obvious is that, of course, a straighter smile can give more confidence. Through social media and other online platforms, we are often exposed to images of people with perfectly straight smiles, and it’s understandable that such images can leave us wishing for the same. We want to support all our patients in accepting the smiles they have and believe no matter what the natural tooth alignment is, all smiles are beautiful. But that being said, if you want to speak with our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent about possible straightening options, we’d love to hear from you.

Straightening teeth doesn’t just benefit you cosmetically, there are actually health benefits too. Often when patients have overlapping or overcrowded teeth, it can make getting a good deep clean of the teeth and gums a tricky task. For some, this can result in the development of early gum disease and tooth decay. However, we see this can be brought under control with a trip to our hygienist or a quick minor filling. However, when you add up the extra hours or tricky cleaning, trying to get floss around twisted teeth, and then the cost of hygienist visits, tooth straightening could be the answer. When teeth are aligned, it means those gum lines are much easier to clean.

Types of braces

Now, there are lots of fantastic options for straightening, and we are proud to offer many at Ashlow Orthodontics. Now more than ever, discretion and comfort in straightening teeth are paramount. More and more working adults are looking to straighten their teeth and, as such, want ways that will fit into their lifestyles.

Clear aligners offer a discreet, convenient and comfortable solution to straightening teeth. The aligners are made from clear plastic and can sit flush with your teeth; a great option for those looking for a user friendly and quick experience.

We are happy to now also offer lingual braces, which are braces that can be attached behind the teeth as opposed to the front, offering a discreet straightening option for those with slightly more difficult issues to correct.

If you would like to learn more about orthodontic treatments at Ashlow Orthodontist, then contact us via our website or over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you.