Thinking of getting braces in Windsor to straighten out your oral health?
Get back on track
The alignment of your smile plays a far more important role in terms of maintaining a good standard of oral health than you may have initially thought. Which is why getting braces Windsor from our practice here at Old Windsor Dental is one of the best things you can do to ensure your smile is as healthy as possible.
People often assume that if they brush and floss regularly their teeth will stay healthy – regardless of how straight their smile may be. However, this isn’t always the case as people who have crooked teeth are at a much higher risk of getting gum problems like gingivitis or gum disease (periodontal disease) as the irregular shapes of their teeth allow for food particles and bacteria to grow undisturbed.
This, in turn, can cause plaque and tartar to develop which can cause decay, as well as spread elsewhere in the mouth and cause gum problems. Getting braces from our trusted team here at our practice is the best way to prevent gum problems and keep your teeth healthy, as well as maximise their visual appeal.
What is getting braces like?
We aim to offer our patients easy and convenient access to a wide variety of options for braces Windsor. When you initially visit our practice for orthodontic treatment the first thing we do is carry out an extensive oral examination to work out exactly how much treatment you require. This involves taking measurements and photographs of your tooth shape, as well as X-rays to give us the clearest picture possible of what your needs are.
Once our orthodontic experts have all the appropriate measurements and photography they need, they can then begin the process of bonding brackets to each individual tooth. These brackets are fixed to the front of your teeth and are interconnected with each other through a wire which applies tension to them – this is what gradually pulls each tooth together and straightens out your smile.
Before any brackets are installed, however, it is essential that every patient fully understands the process and what they are undertaking, as it is imperative that patients take good care of their teeth when getting treated with braces in order for them to be as successful as possible. This is why we always start each course of brace treatment with an informative and friendly consultation, which is designed to educate patients about how braces work and what results they can expect to see.
How long do I have to wear braces?
This is one of the most common questions that people who are considering getting braces in Windsor ask our practitioners and our answer is always the same – it depends on the amount of work that is needed for each patient and varies from case to case.
While just a few years ago the standard amount of time which a patient would have to wear braces for was at least 12 months, today due to advancements in design and technology, this timescale has been considerably reduced in many cases.
If you would like to speak with a professional about getting braces then please get in touch with our staff today and we’ll get you on track to a straighter smile.
