Orthodontics & Invisalign in Leicester

Orthodontics treatment is the process where your Leicester dentist will make you wear braces or retainer over a long period to straighten or align your teeth.

Braces, usually made from wires and springs and are attached to tiny metal plates apply a gentle force to the teeth, thereby encouraging them to align. Findings showed that the best orthodontic results happen with children because their teeth are still growing. With adults, orthodontic treatments take a much longer time than with the children.

When you need braces, your Leicester orthodontist will make an assessment whether you need a fixed or removable brace on the teeth that needs to be aligned. If it is removable, you can make adjustments during the course of the treatment. You can also take it off for cleaning or when you are eating but with fixed braces, there are no adjustments and these can be removed at the end of the treatment.

Another option to have your teeth aligned is through the invisalign method which is offered by some Leicester dentists. This method uses invisible custom-moulded alignments that could help align and reposition your teeth during the treatment period.

The good thing about invisalign is that aside from the fact that nobody can tell you are wearing braces, you can remove them when you eat or when you clean them. Invisalign also needs to be changed every two weeks.

A lingual brace is another discreet method of straightening and aligning your teeth. Lingual braces are attached to the inner surface of your teeth. However, a visit to your Leicester dentist is very important because he is the one who can make an assessment as to what kind of treatment suits your teeth best. You can book for an appointment or for a free consultation before you undergo any treatment.