i'm an adult considering teeth correction

If you have considered braces for correcting your teeth and smile but have been put off by the thought of a face ‘full of metal’ or the discomfort – times have changed!

Technology in dentistry and orthodontics has advanced right alongside the humble PC and computer chip, so braces are not how you remember them as a kid.

Gone are the days of ‘brace face’ where kids would refer to braces as train tracks and a smile would flash a mouth full of metal. Orthodontics has become more refined and the materials used are stronger and less intrusive.

• Brackets are much smaller and some are perfectly clear
• Arch wires (the connecting wires between brackets) are fastened slightly differently, avoiding wires poking in the gums and cheeks
• Treatment times have been reduced due to better materials and education
• Invisible treatment like Invisalign® means that other people won’t even know you’re undergoing treatment

The best way to learn how the new world of orthodontics might help you is to make an appointment with the ortho practice and get an expert opinion. Ask all the questions you can think of and get your smile happening the way you’ve always dreamed.