Treatments
Braces: straightening the teeth and correcting the bite
Conventional orthodontics uses fixed brackets and archwires to correct the position of your teeth and the way they meet. It is the reference tool of the specialty and, in many cases, the alternative to removable aligners. Which of the two fits your mouth is settled by the diagnosis, not by preference.
Conventional orthodontics uses brackets and archwires to correct the position of the teeth and improve the bite. It is an effective and safe treatment that aligns the smile, improves chewing function, and contributes to better long-term oral health.
The archwire does the work. Brackets are bonded to each tooth and pass on the force of the wire, which is what guides the movement; at review appointments that guide is adjusted as the teeth travel. Because the appliance is fixed, it works continuously and does not depend on anyone remembering to put it back in.
The bite is not a cosmetic matter. When teeth do not meet properly, the load of chewing is shared badly between them and across the muscles that do the chewing. That is why orthodontics is read here as part of the whole picture rather than as straightening what shows.
In a prosthodontic practice, orthodontics is often a step rather than an endpoint. Moving teeth into the right position is sometimes what allows a crown, an implant or a prosthesis to fit properly afterwards. If that is the case for you, it is explained at the assessment and sequenced within the plan.
The first consultation is for seeing the whole case, choosing between braces and aligners on evidence rather than preference, and finding out what should be dealt with before treatment starts.
Text expanded by the studio from the clinic’s own material. Pending clinical validation before publication.
Frequently asked questions
Are braces only for teenagers?
Age on its own does not decide it. What gets assessed is the condition of the teeth, the gums and the bone holding them, and that is looked at case by case.
What is the difference between braces and aligners?
Braces are fixed and work continuously; aligners are removable and only make progress while they are in. That is the practical difference. Which one suits you depends on the movements needed, and it is decided from the diagnosis.
How long do I have to wear them?
It depends on how far the teeth have to move and what kind of movement it is. We do not give a length before seeing the case; the plan that follows the assessment does set out the stages.
Can I eat and brush normally?
With a fixed appliance the cleaning routine changes, and there are foods worth avoiding while you wear it. The specific instructions are given when the braces are fitted, matched to your treatment.
Every mouth is different. The way to know whether this treatment is the right one for you is an assessment with the team.