There are many factors which can affect the appearance of your smile including misalignment issues such as crooked teeth, wonky teeth, protruding teeth, gaps in your teeth and overcrowding of your teeth. Whichever stage of life you are in, whether you are a young teenager looking to create a perfect smile for life or or you were unable to undergo orthodontic treatment as a teenager and are looking to address the aesthetic appearance of your smile as an adult, here at Ashlow Orthodontics we have a wide variety of braces Stoke-on-Trent to help correct your dental issues according to your personal preferences and requirements.

To address your dental issues using braces for Stoke-on-Trent, it is important to have good oral health. By visiting your dentist on a regular basis you can help maintain good oral health, and with regular visits to your hygienist you can make sure that your teeth are clean and your gums are strong and healthy. Not only do braces Stoke-on-Trent help address the Aesthetics of your smile but it also improves your overall oral health. This is because teeth which are optimally aligned can be cleaned more effectively as there are no hard to reach areas in which plaque and tartar may build up and cause dental issues.

Traditional metal braces

Traditional metal braces Stoke-on-Trent are made up of a metal wire and brackets which are attached directly to the surface of your teeth and work by applying constant pressure on your teeth for over an extended period of time. This can be several months up to a few years depending on the severity of your misalignment. The constant pressure which is applied on your teeth helps result in a straighter and more symmetrical smile and strengthens your teeth in the process along with helping to increase the bone density of your jaw. Traditional metal braces Stoke-on-Trent are one of the most effective forms of orthodontic treatment so speak to us here at Ashlow Orthodontics to find out more about why they may be the perfect solution for you if you have extensive treatment necessary for correcting the issues with your teeth.

Ceramic braces

Traditional metal braces can be highly visible in your mouth so if you are looking for a more subtle and discrete treatment option to help correct the misalignment issues of your teeth then speak to us at Ashlow Orthodontics to find out about ceramic braces. Ceramic braces are very similar to traditional metal braces however they are a popular alternative because they are significantly less noticeable because the brackets are either clear or coloured to match your natural teeth. The treatment method itself is the same as traditional metal braces however in this way you do not draw any unnecessary attention to your mouth and can get on with your daily life as usual without feeling self-conscious about your braces.

Speak to us at Ashlow Orthodontics today to find out more about traditional metal braces and ceramic braces, and also inquire about the many other types of braces which are available to help address your dental needs!