Whether you’ve got a significant structural issue that would benefit from orthodontic treatment, or you’d simply like to benefit from a straighter looking smile, seeing an orthodontist in London can offer a wide range of long-lasting benefits that can transform how your smile looks and feels.
If you’re not sure whether orthodontics is the right option for you, we’re here to help. At Elite Orthodontics, we have been helping our patients improve the way their smile both looks and functions since 1973. Our specialist orthodontists have helped correct a huge range of issues and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, so you can feel confident you’re in safe hands with us.
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What is orthodontics?
Orthodontics is the specialism of correcting teeth and jaws which are misaligned. Misalignment can present in a wide range of ways, including:
- Crowded teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
The type of misalignment you have, and the severity of it will help to determine what sort of orthodontic treatment would be best suited to you, and there may be a number of options available to you.
How does orthodontics work?
Orthodontics is the process of shifting the position of the teeth and jaw, usually through consistent pressure over a period of time. There are a number of ways that orthodontists can do this, depending on the type of issue you have, but most braces or aligners work the same, by adjusting the position of the tooth’s crown first, followed by the root.
Why is orthodontics so important?
Being able to transform the way your smile looks is of course important, especially if an uneven smile is having an impact on your confidence and self-esteem. But many orthodontic procedures do much more than simply change the appearance of your teeth, and depending on the severity of your misalignment, could totally transform your quality of life.
Many issues that our orthodontists in London treat can have a huge detrimental effect on patients everyday life, and if left untreated can have a range of side effects, including:
- Increased risk of tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Headaches
- Achy jaw muscles
- And more
Not only can the correct orthodontic treatment transform your smile for good, but for those suffering from severe misalignments, invisalign Singapore treatment can improve everything from the way your teeth look to how you breathe, eat, and speak.
What orthodontic solutions are available at Elite Orthodontics?
Here are Elite Orthodontics, we offer a wide range of orthodontic solutions for a variety of issues, including:
- Fixed braces – traditional braces that use brackets and wires to move your teeth are a very popular option and can help with a range of moderate to severe orthodontic issues.
- Removable braces – these offer a more discreet option to those with milder orthodontic issues, and they can be removed for easier eating and cleaning.
- Clear aligners – almost invisible, clear aligners are made from soft clear plastic that gently moves teeth slowly over time. You will get multiple sets of aligners to switch to as your treatment progresses.
With us, you can choose from:
- Invisalign
- Lingual/hidden braces
- Tooth-coloured, clear or ceramic braces
- Stainless steel fixed braces
- Functional/Orthopaedic braces
- Coloured braces
- Removable braces
So, whether you’ve always dreamt of a straight smile, or you are struggling with more serious issues, we’re confident that we’ll have a solution that can help.
