Orthodontics For The Correction Of Misaligned Teeth

Orthodontics is a speciality of dentistry which deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of teeth which are misaligned, the technical term for it being malocclusion. This is not a disease, but simply misalignment of teeth, and also the way that the upper and lower teeth fit together. One study in the US showed that approaching 30% of the population have malocclusions which are severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment.

If you are suffering from malocclusions and are considering orthodontics in Salisbury, you may want to know about the different types of treatment available. Most of such problems these days are treated with fixed braces because these allow for the teeth to be accurately positioned. These braces are fixed securely on to the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient. There are a number of different systems of braces, one of which is the standard metal braces that we have all seen being worn by people suffering from malocclusions.

One of the problems with the standard braces is that they stand out a mile and can make the wearer feel very embarrassed. However, people with malocclusions also feel embarrassed because of the way their teeth look when they smile or laugh and are prepared to put up with the braces for as long as it takes.

In order to overcome the problem of fixed metal braces, manufacturers have come up with braces which are virtually invisible. One of these is called Invisalign® and is not only clear, but the braces can be removed by the patient as well. Around half a million patients worldwide have used Invisalign® so far. They are custom manufactured to fit your teeth exactly, and as they are planned in advance your dentist can more accurately predict how long your treatment will take.

Since you can take Invisalign® braces out, you can clean your teeth in the normal way and then simply put the braces back on again. You can also remove them when you eat or drink, meaning that you can eat what you like. Because they are almost invisible, you can also smile and laugh as you may never have been able to before.

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