Metal braces were once the only option for people who wanted to straighten and realign their teeth. Fortunately, there are now many subtler appliances available, and 61 Dental in Stockport offers both fixed and removable devices to give you that beautifully-aligned smile you’ve always dreamt of.
As well as the obvious aesthetic benefits of teeth-straightening treatment, the use of braces or aligners also brings some bonus health benefits. These include making it easier to maintain your dental hygiene – simply because it’s easier to clean your teeth when they are better aligned – and improving the way that you bite and chew food, avoiding excessive wear and tear on specific teeth.
At our Stockport dental practice we offer treatment with both fixed braces and removable aligners. To find the best treatment option to suit your needs, you will need an in-depth consultation with a dentist here at our Stockport clinic. They will carry out a thorough examination to ascertain which appliance will work best in your individual case.
Stockport braces and aligners
Quick Straight Teeth
Quick Straight Teeth offer both subtle fixed braces and removable aligners. The braces comprise clear Gemini brackets and tooth-coloured wires, meaning they are far less obvious than metal train-track braces. They focus on the front six-eight teeth and work very quickly – often at least twice as fast as removable aligners.
The removable Quick Straight Teeth appliance is comfortable and invisible. Most cases complete in between six and 16 weeks.
Invisalign
Invisalign is an alternative to fixed braces in Stockport, and a very popular choice at our dental practice. Because they are made from clear plastic, Invisalign is an excellent choice for people who are allergic to nickel.
Unlike some more cosmetically-focussed appliances, Invisalign can also be used to treat a wider range of orthodontic issues. After a consultation with an Invisalign dentist, the very latest 3D imaging technology is used to show patients the result of any treatment before they get started, as well as the various transitions teeth will go through during treatment.
Whilst special hygiene techniques are needed with fixed braces in Stockport, with Invisalign it is as simple as popping them out to clean, and brushing and flossing as normal at the same time.