Advances in dentistry have changed the perception of being referred to an orthodontist which was a major event, decades ago. Dental science with the aid of modern technology has produced a range of new techniques and appliances to correct dental misalignment.
Braces Stoke-on-Trent is no longer that metal appliance that seemed to occupy the face of a patient. There are now numerous variations and new creations that are more targeted to correct a specific condition rather than one treatment that suits all. There is no need to suffer from a dental misalignment condition in the twenty-first century.
Causes of misaligned teeth
There are a number of reasons why you can find yourself suffering from a dental misalignment condition. Sometimes you may find that baby teeth are lost too soon and this may result in the new adult teeth shifting to fill the place where the baby teeth were lost.
The new teeth then have little space to grow so they become crooked. The size and shape of your jaw are determined by your genes and the shape of your mouth can result in overcrowding or an overbite or underbite.
Sucking your thumb as a baby or using a pacifier for too long can also result in a dental misalignment problem. All of these conditions can however be corrected by using braces Stoke-on-Trent by this orthodontic team.
You are in good hands
This experienced orthodontic team has an array of tools to not only correct your dental misalignment but to put a confident smile on your face.
The original traditional metal brace Stoke-on-Trent has been radically overhauled and is now an appliance designed for the modern age. In addition, there has been an amazing development in the area of orthodontic techniques and equipment.
After a careful and thorough examination, they will identify your particular condition and after assessment will recommend your treatment options.
They will provide you with a detailed explanation of your condition, the benefits of treatment. You will be encouraged to ask as many questions as you need to get to grips with being able to make a properly informed decision.
They will even show you what your smile will look like after the treatment by using a virtual image created from the scans of your entire mouth. Creating broad, radiant smiles is what they as orthodontists are most proud of achieving.
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Braces today are made from a variety of materials some are teeth colored some are clear. Some braces fit on the inside of the teeth, instead of on the front of the teeth.
A different concept
More recently a different type of brace called an aligner has been created which fits over your teeth, similar to a gum shield, instead of being attached to the front of your teeth. These are made from clear dental material so they are almost invisible.
We have become ardent users of our smartphones to send images of ourselves and having a broad, confident smile adds to the joy of being able to share your happiness with your friends and family.