Advances in dental technology over the last few decades have given rise to the introduction and establishment of many different types of orthodontic treatment that previous generations were not aware of. In the past, orthodontic treatment was carried out solely using metal dental braces, which consist of silver brackets and wires that can be fixed to the front of the teeth and apply constant pressure on the teeth to push them into a neater formation. This is a highly effective form of orthodontic treatment and can be commonly found in teenagers with crooked teeth.

They are effective at addressing extensive misalignment issues of the teeth and work over a period of 6 months to 2 years to create a beautifully straight smile.

Unfortunately, adults are not too happy about the high visibility of metal dental braces, and in previous generations, people have settled with the look of their teeth rather than undergo orthodontic treatment. To address this issue, much research and development have been carried out in dental technology, developing attractive alternatives to traditional orthodontics that are still highly effective in what they do.

Invisible orthodontics using clear dental braces has become highly popular amongst the adult population and helped to encourage people to address the aesthetic issues of their teeth and promote better oral health at the same time. A straight and symmetrical smile is easier to clean and maintain, whereas crooked, overcrowded teeth allow bacteria to multiply in the mouth and plaque and tartar to build up in those hard-to-reach areas. If you would like to address the aesthetic issues of your teeth and have better dental health, then you need to speak to our team at Ashlow Orthodontics. You can also find out about our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent and the different treatment options that are available for you.

Invisible orthodontics

Different types of invisible orthodontics can be carried out by our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent. Ceramic braces work in the same way as traditional metal braces; however, the brackets are made of ceramic and can be coloured to blend in with your natural dentition, providing a discreet alternative to traditional braces. They are more suitable for treating extensive misalignment issues of the teeth.

If you are reluctant to have brackets fixed to the front of your teeth, then our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent can provide you with lingual braces. These are also highly discreet yet effective at what they do. Lingual braces work in a similar way to traditional orthodontic braces; however, the brackets can be fixed behind your teeth so that they are almost invisible from the outside of your mouth. Lingual braces and ceramic braces are more expensive than traditional orthodontic braces, but we can offer you different payment plans.

Here at Ashlow Orthodontics, we want to help you maintain a smile for life. So, by addressing the misalignment issues of your teeth, not only will you be encouraged to smile more often, but you will also be able to maintain better dental hygiene and retain your natural teeth for life.