When you think of braces, what do you envisage? If it’s traditional metal appliances, we invite you to think again. At Dublin 18 Dental we offer a number of more discreet ways to straighten your teeth. These may be fixed braces, or removable aligners.

If you are interested in finding out more about how modern orthodontics can straighten your teeth without a glint of metal in sight, why not come in for an orthodontic consultation at our Dublin Dental Room?

The benefits of teeth straightening treatment

Whether you use braces or aligners, there are numerous benefits to be gained from straightening your teeth – and it’s not all about aesthetics. Although some of the appliances we use at our Dublin Dental Room are known as cosmetic braces, they bring with them additional health benefits.

Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean. With fewer gaps in which food particles can get stuck and plaque or tartar can amass, you will reduce your risk of both gum disease and tooth decay, so long as you have a good oral care routine at home and visit your dentist and hygienist on a regular basis. Some studies have linked gum disease to conditions including heart disease and diabetes, so your general health will also benefit from tooth straightening treatment.

If your front teeth currently protrude, a device such as the Inman Aligner could reduce your chances of injury to these teeth by improving their position. Patients who suffer from bruxism (night-time tooth grinding) and associated headaches also sometimes benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Dublin braces and aligners

When you come into our Dublin dental clinic for an orthodontic consultation, we will perform a thorough clinical examination before talking you through all the appropriate methods of treatment.

Among the devices on offer at our Dublin Dental Room are:

Inman Aligner – A single-use aligner good for treating protruding teeth and adult relapse.

Six Month Smiles – Tooth-coloured cosmetic braces that work quickly by realigning the front teeth.

Clear Aligners – A series of clear aligners can be used to treat more complex orthodontic problems. You change them every fortnight as your teeth move.