With advancements in dental materials and technology, metal braces are no longer the only choice if you want to straighten your teeth, there are so many aesthetic appliances available today.
At Hampstead Orthodontic Practice we offer a full range of orthodontic treatment solutions so you can find the right system to suit your needs. Popular orthodontic appliances options include:
After a full clinical assessment, we will recommend one or more appliance options that are best suited to your needs.
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Every patient in need of orthodontics is different and different aligners and braces are designed to combat different conditions.
Finding the right brace to fix your teeth and fit your lifestyle can be difficult. However one method to help choose is discretion vs speed.
Clear aligners are a lot more discreet with most people remaining unaware you ever wear one. This treatment can be lengthier leaving you wearing the aligner for a long time, especially during complicated treatment.
Fixed braces, however act much faster but are very difficult to hide sitting in plain view as they correct your teeth. There are exception to this rule such as Lingual appliances that sit on the inside of the teeth. This does, however, limit the brace's functionality only working to correct certain conditions.
Aligners such as Invisalign are removable for sports, keeping the appliance safe and preventing the aligner from causing any damage to the teeth and gums from an impact.
For fixed appliances, you should wear a mouthguard to fit over braces, offering you a high degree of protection, especially when playing sports. Acting like a shock absorber to spread impact force over a large area, a properly engineered mouth guard should prevent or greatly reduce the effect of any injury to the mouth area.
