Naturally straight teeth are very rare so congrats to those who have them! The majority of us would probably like to fix a few aspects of our teeth to make them look straighter and whiter and this is where orthodontic treatment comes in.

Ortho treatment is straightening your teeth or aligning your jaw using dental appliances such as fixed braces or clear aligners. Because of our free consultations and quick & affordable treatments more and more patients are opting to go ahead with straighter teeth.

Our patients always feel more confident and attractive with their new smile and we love to see it, even the slightest of changes can make a huge difference in someone’s self-esteem. But did you know that this treatment not only gives you a straighter smile, it can also mean your teeth are more likely to be healthier!

Straighter teeth are easier to clean

Straighter teeth are just simply easier to keep clean. If you have teeth that are overlapping or crowded food and bacteria can quickly build up in small areas that are hard to reach with your toothbrush. Not being able to reach all the areas of your teeth with your toothbrush can lead to staining and if you aren’t thoroughly cleaning away the trapped food with dental floss or interdental brushes then the build-up can cause issues like gum disease. Straighter teeth mean fewer areas food and bacteria can harbour!

Wonky teeth rub against each other

Our teeth should form a nice neat line but as you are well aware this rarely happens. When they are in a nice neat line they have their own space to grow and they meet together perfectly instead of getting in each other’s way. If your teeth grow in crooked, causing your bite to not align properly, then it can cause the teeth that do meet to wear down and become weaker. If left untreated your tooth can begin to decay and become very sensitive which can be pretty painful.

The knock-on effect of crooked teeth

Ever lined up a box of dominoes knocked one over and watched the whole box fall? Well, this can happen with your teeth! If you have one tooth that becomes crooked it starts to move into the space of the teeth next to it, and those teeth onto the next which creates a domino effect of crooked teeth. This can lead to a lot of damage to your teeth and potentially ruin your brilliant smile! Clear aligners are a perfect way to straighten your teeth if you have minor amendments to make whereas fixed braces are great for larger more complicated movements.

How do I get straighter teeth?

Orthodontic treatment is the only way to straighten teeth, this could be fixed braces or clear aligners. They both have their pros and cons so it is best to discuss with your dentist what would be better suited for you, both treatments are painless and affordable. Some of you may still think of fixed braces and the big metal brackets on your teeth which you can see but modern materials have given us a clear alternative which is pretty invisible! These clear braces give you a more discreet way of straightening your teeth, especially if you have larger movements to make.

If you’re looking for straighter teeth and would like more information about costs and timescales, why not book a free consultation with our dentists? Yes, our consultations are completely free! And our dentists will show you a 3D animation of what your teeth could look like at the end of the treatment. If you would like to book an appointment, contact our reception team at 0191 259 6506 or email them at reception@ewanbramley.com