Getting The Story Straight About Adult Braces

ADULT ORTHODONTICS

It’s never too late to create the perfect smile.

Whether you’re young or young at heart, recent advancements in orthodontics means everyone can benefit from straighter teeth and a better bite.

At Dentristry@Markethill we have a particular interest in orthodontics and we are committed to providing safe and effective treatment for results that can last a lifetime.

After a thorough assessment, where we examine your teeth and soft tissue, we’ll take the time to answer any questions you may have and together we’ll decide on which treatment is best for you.

Below are some of the orthodontic treatment options available at Dentistry@Markethill:

TrioClear Aligners ^TM
Clear Braces (eg Invisalign)
Clear Ceramic Braces
Conventional Removable Braces
Inman Aligner
Fixed Appliance Braces

CARING FOR YOUR BRACES AT HOME

Do you need some products to help with the home care of your braces? Below is a link to some products which might be helpful on the Growing Smiles website.

We can recommend the Curaprox weekly bath and daily gel and the TePe denture brushes.

PRODUCTS FOR ORTHODONTIC / BRACES CARE AT HOME

A 3-STEP SOLUTION TO STRAIGHTER TEETH

TrioClear^TM

I am thrilled with the results

I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with Paul and his assistant Chloe and can honestly say that I actually enjoy going into the practice. I feel assured that I am receiving top level professional care without any discomfort. The practice has invested heavily in technology to help formulate the most creative individual plans for customers to help them achieve their best results. Even though I am only half way through my plan, I am thrilled with the results so far and feel confident enough to smile without embarrassment. I can't wait to see the finished product. Thank you!

THE SAFE & TRUSTWORTHY ALIGNER SYSTEM

The TrioClear^TM aligner is made from transparent, bio-compatible materials, and is barely visible.

You can continue talking and laughing without worry during the treatment, guaranteeing a great feeling. It is pleasantly smooth and comfortable, without brackets or metal wires.

When eating or cleaning your teeth, you can easily remove your TrioClear^TM aligner and store it in the included storage box.

VISIT OUR TRIOCLEAR^TM PAGE

A Faster Way to Noticeably Straighter Teeth

CLEAR BRACES (EG INVISALIGN)

Woman inserting clear invisalign aligner

Clear braces such as Invisalign, are removable, nearly invisible aligners. It is ideal for the treatment of overcrowded or widely spaced teeth, crossbites, gapped teeth, overbites, open bites and underbites.

The aligners fit snugly over your teeth, gently moving and even rotating them when needed.

Every two weeks you are given a new set of custom made aligners designed to gradually move your teeth into their desired position- sometimes in as little as 6 months.

VISIT OUR INVISALIGN PAGE

CLEAR CERAMIC BRACES

“Clear” or “invisible” braces are similar to thin mouth guards, such as those found in tooth whitening trays. Every aligner is created specifically for each individual patient and fits snugly over the teeth to gently control movement and rotation. Every few weeks we create a new set of custom-made aligners that will continue to move your teeth, slowly and precisely, into the correct position.

Clear aligners are perfect for adult patients who need small tooth adjustments or whose work or lifestyle make traditional braces impractical.

CONVENTIONAL REMOVABLE APPLIANCES

In situations where we only need to make small, simple tooth adjustments or to encourage more precise movements of those wearing fixed braces, these removable braces are the perfect solution.

They work by inserting an acrylic plate which fits along the roof of the mouth and creates the pressure needed to move the tooth/teeth.

Removable appliances are commonly used with our younger patients and can be used before the adult or permanent teeth are in place.

INMAN ALIGNER

Inman Aligners are a highly effective and proven treatment designed to quickly align your front teeth.

This simple removable appliance uses an innovative design that uses bows outside and inside the teeth to guide them into position. Because the appliance can be taken out (for special social occasions such as weddings) it also offers the opportunity to whiten the teeth at the same time as they are being repositioned.

However, although the Inman Aligner can be removed if necessary, we believe it should be worn for 16-20 hours per day for the best results.

FIXED APPLIANCE BRACES

Fixed braces, more commonly known as “train tracks”, are traditionally made of metal brackets that attach to the tooth. These brackets hold a wire that guides the teeth into the desired position.

We also offer more aesthetically pleasing and discreet tooth coloured ceramic brackets which we often use when treating adult orthodontic patients.

CASE STUDIES

treatment by Paul Reaney adult braces armagh

This patient is a 45 year old man who wanted discrete cosmetic option.

As a keen sportsman he preferred a removable brace option. Treatment was 8 months Invisalign aligners.

Fixed retainers bonded discretely to the inner surface of the upper and lower anterior teeth and removable retainers to wear at night.