For patients looking for the most discreet straightening possible there is the Invisalign retainer form Align technologies. Introduced in 1999 it was the first plastic brace to be really effective. By using a series of computer designed and manufactured retainers, teeth are gradually moved into the desired position. Invisalign retainers are made form one millimetre thick clear plastic that is almost invisible unless up very close to the patient’s mouth. On average about twenty sets of retainers are needed to complete the treatment, each worn for two to three weeks, although it does vary on a patient to patient basis. The retainers also have the advantage of being completely removable, so no foods are off limits during treatment.

Although very discreet, Invisalign retainers can take a long time to be fully effective. For the patient less concerned with discretion than speed of treatment there is the Inman aligner or Six-Month Smile treatments. Six-Month Smile braces achieve results in, you’ve guessed it, six months, by only focussing on the teeth that can be seen when smiling. This increased focus makes these braces ideal for quick ‘finishing touch’ type straightening. Also fast working, the Inman aligner works by using a coiled spring to push the side teeth out and the front teeth forward while encouraging them to straighten. Achieving visible results after only six weeks, the Inman aligner is effective but also expensive.

In the world of metal braces, The Damon system has created a revolutionary slide mechanism that removes the need for painful and regular tightening. Incredibly strong, and far more discreet than old-fashioned metal braces, the Damon brace creates very straight teeth.

Straight teeth can give you the confidence to smile as well as limiting the chance of developing painful complications with bite. They can encourage good profiles and most importantly, give you a reason to smile. A Wirral dentist will be able to discuss with you which system would be most appropriate to straighten your teeth.

The aligner works by using a coiled spring on the tongue side of the aligner that squeezes teeth and pushes them into position. It does this by forcing the teeth at the sides backwards to allow space for the front teeth to be pushed into. Treatments are incredibly fast, lasting usually between six and sixteen weeks, which is significantly less than conventional and invisible braces.

The aligner may take some getting used to when initially used but no more than other braces which exert pressure and will last little more than a week. Other than that the process will be completely painless. The aligner is also removable so can be taken out to eat.

It must be pointed out that the Inman aligner is best suited to minor alignment issues and is not ideal for problems involving severe overcrowding. However, if you are looking to just straighten a few teeth at the front to give you a healthy and confident smile then the rapid results provided by the aligner are perfect. A dentist in the Wirral will be able to assess whether you are suitable for an Inman aligner and you could have the perfectly straight teeth you’ve always wanted in less than three months.

Earlier, people with misaligned or crooked teeth had very little option to correct them like wearing unattractive metal braces, slow-working plastic braces or getting porcelain veneers. The Inman Aligner can do away with all these methods and give you the perfect smile in just six to sixteen weeks. Metal and plastic aligners though effective, take an extremely long time to align your teeth, even up to one year. Inman aligners can do the job in a very less time span making it an attractive option for most. Also, they do away with the need to grind your teeth for porcelain veneers. Even if you have to use veneers for discoloured teeth, you can first correct the alignment with Inman aligners before implanting the veneers.

Inman aligners are created using space age materials and are tailor-made for your teeth to give you the correct and comfortable fit. These are designed to generate continuous force to efficiently straighten the front teeth using coiled springs present on the lingual side of the aligner. This removable orthodontic appliance, though visible as a thin metal band over your teeth, has many benefits over the other tooth aligners.

The main advantages of Inman aligners are;
• Results obtained within a short period of time
• Less expensive
• Easily removable
• Only one aligner required throughout the entire treatment process

Inman aligners are considered as an excellent orthodontic treatment method by the dentist in Wirral who is now offering these services to all their patients.

Aside from aesthetic reasons, teeth straightening procedures are also done to:

• As part of treatment for bite problems
• Prevent strain on jaw muscles and jaw

Orthodontic or teeth straightening procedures are usually effective in moving teeth to the best possible position allowing you to have straight teeth. Usually, surgery is required especially if the space in your mouth is not enough for your teeth to be aligned. The procedures can actually be done by your dentist or an orthodontist.

Braces are actually the most common teeth straightening device. In the past, they were really obtrusive, uncomfortable and unsightly but today there are a lot of modern designs which are unobtrusive and no longer unappealing.

Of course, the choice on the type of braces will depend on your preferences and budget. Here are the different types of braces:

• Fixed orthodontic braces – traditional braces that come with metal wires and brackets attached to teeth
• Lingual braces – wire braces fitted to the back of the teeth
• Invisalign – uses clear aligners that can be removed to clean the teeth
• Inman aligner – hybrid between metal braces and invisible braces
• Damon Braces – alternative to traditional braces; friction-free

If you have been longing to smile with great confidence, simply ask your Merseyside dentist about these teeth straightening procedures.