Orthodontics
Minimally Invasive; Ethical Treatment
Orthodontic therapy looks to move teeth to a more functional or aesthetic position. This might extend the length of treatment but can be well worth it. This is because it may not be possible to achieve the results you want without orthodontics, or the damage to the natural teeth might be too great if they were cut down to change their shape by using crowns or veneers.
There are many different styles of orthodontic appliances, from the fixed ‘train track’ to invisible aligners. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and some will be more suitable than others. It is well worth a referral to an expert Orthodontist to ensure you are offered a treatment that is right for your individual needs.
Once Orthodontics has been competed, there may be a need for further dental treatment to perfect the final result, but you’ll have peace of mind that you did everything you could to get the best possible result and protected your teeth along the way.
Orthodontics in Practice
Before
Previous orthodontic treatment twisted this tooth out of the bone and caused a recession defect that risked the loss of the tooth. The root has been pushed too far for any other surgery to be successful. White filling material had been placed by another dentist to try and decrease the sensitivity that the patient was experiencing.
After
A course of orthodontic therapy for 6 months pushed the tooth back into the right position and allowed the gum to spontaneously heal around it. Fine tuning will close the gap between the front tooth or a small amount of composite material can close the gap. If required, gum surgery can repair the small final defect and will have a success rate of around 90-100% due to the ideal situation that has been created. Without orthodontics, gum surgery would have had a poorer chance of success.