Adult braces are easier than you think

Braces carry a terrible legacy from the late 20th century. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, braces were clunky metal contraptions that young teenagers used to have to wear, seemingly for years on end. The braces made them speak with a lisp, made their teeth ache and earned nicknames such as Jaws and Brace Face. That image has been slow to fade from the collective consciousness, even though braces have gone through dramatic advances over the last couple of decades. Now, if you come to see an orthodontist in Liverpool as an adult, you will find that treatment with braces is often quicker, more discreet and a lot more comfortable.

Orthodontist in LiverpoolIn fact, unless you have severe bite alignment issues, which is unlikely if you grew up in the UK, where treatment for such issues are available on the NHS, you can see a cosmetic orthodontist in Liverpool, such as our very own practice principal Dr Janine McGinty, here at Liverpool Smile Studio.

At Liverpool Smile Studio, we have a range of cosmetic braces that are designed to correct mild to moderate misalignments of the teeth.

Invisalign

If you want to have almost invisible straightening, then Invisalign might be for you. It features:

  • Ultra thin clear plastic mouth guard style aligners
  • Removable for cleaning, eating and drinking
  • Average treatment times of one year.

Six Month Smiles

Also very discreet, this system features:

  • Clear ceramic brackets
  • Tooth-coloured wires
  • Treatment times of 6-9 months
  • Suitable for the front six social teeth only.

Inman Aligner

  • One removable device
  • Works on the front teeth only
  • Spring-loaded aligner bows
  • Treatment times of 6-18 weeks
  • Device doubles as a retainer.

All treatments require you to wear a retainer for an indefinite time after treatment is complete, to make sure your teeth stay where the braces have put them.

The best way to find out which treatment will be the most suitable for your alignment needs, your budget and your lifestyle is to come in for a consultation with our orthodontist in Liverpool. We offer finance plans to help you spread the cost over months.