Alternatives to metal braces to straighten adults’ teeth

Modern dentistry offers many alternatives to metal braces for adults who want to straighten their teeth. Aura Dental in North West London welcomes new patients for teeth straightening consultations, which may involve discreet fixed braces or clear, removable aligners.

At our North West London dental clinic we are always keen to explain that the advantages of treatment with braces or aligners are more than just aesthetic. Improving tooth alignment makes dental hygiene easier, reducing your risk of the two leading causes of tooth loss: gum disease and tooth decay. Bringing your bite into proper alignment can also help to treat recurring headaches or jaw pain, whilst also making it easier to bite and chew food.

Although many patients come to our North West London clinic seeking tooth straightening treatment to improve a cosmetic concern, they are often pleasantly surprised by the additional benefits they will enjoy.

North West London braces and aligners

Aura Dental in North West London offers several systems of braces and aligners for straightening teeth. When you come for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist, they will undertake a thorough clinical examination in order to determine the best treatment to suit your individual needs.

Options include:

Invisalign

A popular alternative to fixed braces at our North West London clinic, Invisalign treatment involves using a series of clear, removable aligners that progressively move your teeth into a better position. You need to change your aligner fortnightly, and wear them for 20-22 hours a day so that treatment progresses as planned.

A big advantage of using Invisalign is that you need not struggle with your dental hygiene during treatment, because you take the aligners out to clean and to brush your teeth, as well as to eat and drink.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a popular system of cosmetic braces, which can correct issues with the front six teeth in either jaw. They comprise clear and tooth-coloured parts, and work in an average of half a year.

Inman Aligner

This single-use aligner is good for correcting protrusion and crowding issues with the front teeth. Its unique design means it can work in weeks.