Why Should You Have Your Crooked Teeth Straightened?

Many adults within the UK have crooked or wonky teeth.  A large proportion of these people wish to have straighter teeth so that they look more aesthetically pleasing in photos.  If you have crooked teeth, chances are you have felt self-conscious about your smile at some point, and you may even resort to covering your mouth with your hand when you talk or laugh.  However, crooked or misaligned teeth don’t just look unsightly – they can also cause long term health issues if they are left as they are.

So, what causes crooked teeth?

It may be that your adult teeth simply grew out of alignment when they first came through after losing your milk teeth.  As most children lose their milk teeth one at a time, the adult teeth come through at different times, meaning that they may not have the support from another adult tooth to encourage them to grow into a straighter position.

Alternatively, adults who have lost teeth later in life may find that their remaining teeth will attempt to change position so as to try to fill any gaps.  This can lead to a mouthful of wonky teeth which can lead the sufferer to experience tooth pain or increased sensitivity. 

Why should you address your misaligned teeth?

Although you may wish to have your teeth straightened for cosmetic reasons, there are also some good health reasons to straighten your teeth.  Crooked teeth can actually fail to support the muscles in the jaw area, which can lead to pain and even injury.  Teeth which cross over can cause difficulties in cleaning, as the toothbrush may not be able to reach all areas of the tooth.  This can then lead to tooth decay and a build of up plaque, which in the long term can cause pain and perhaps gingivitis.  

How can you get your teeth straightened?

Thereare a number of different solutions which your dentist may be able to suggestto you to help to rectify the issue.  Six Month Smiles® is a recognised method of efficient and effective teeth straightening, and has been widely used around the world.  The treatment is very discreet, meaning that most people will not notice that you are undergoing any treatment, as the clear aligners are designed to fit neatly over your teeth.  The aligners will be replaced every couple of weeks as your teeth gradually start to move into a more desirable position, with most people achieving their preferred result within just six months.  

If you would like to find out more about Six Month Smiles, then please visit the St Piran Dental website for further information.

What Having Straighter Teeth Really Means

It is said that on average, adults smile around eleven times per day.  That is eleven occasions to show off your teeth, which is great if you feel confident about your smile, but unwelcome if you are embarrassed by your crooked or gapped teeth.

To find out how confident you are in your own smile here are a few questions to ask yourself:

-          Do you feel self-conscious when you speak, laugh or smile? 

-          Do you sometimes cover your mouth to avoid people seeing your teeth?

-          Do you have a big event coming up such as a wedding or anniversary and would like to smile confidently in your photographs?

-          Does your work involve meeting lots of people or speaking at events?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you may be considering teeth straightening treatment to improve your smile.

One of the most popular treatments currently is Six Month Smiles.  It is appealing to patients as the very brand name suggests that results can be achieved in a relatively short space of time.  Using proven orthodontic techniques, Six Month Smiles gently straightens the teeth using clear brackets and tooth coloured wires, which are barely visible to others.  This is really important as adults who are already self-conscious about their smile will not want further attention to be drawn to their teeth.

What makes Six Month Smiles such an innovative treatment?

• Delivers results in an average time of 6 months
• Uses low forces on the teeth to increase comfort and safety
• Uses tooth coloured wires and clear brackets to minimise visibility
• Is typically less expensive than other teeth straightening treatments on the market

If you are looking for an effective and affordable way to improve your smile please contact St Piran Dental today on 01872 573993 or visit our website for more information on Six Month Smiles treatment.

Improve Your Smile this July with Cosmetic Dental Treatments

There has never been a better time to improve your smile.  The summer holidays are just around the corner and it’s less than six months until the Christmas party season starts.

 

Cosmetic dentistry is a huge buzz word at the moment but in essence it just means any treatment carried out that improves the appearance of your smile.  As dentists we are here not only to ensure our patients maintain good dental health through correct brushing, flossing and regular check-ups but also to help those people who have lost confidence in their smile due to wonky teeth, discolouration or gaps between teeth.

July is a great month to address any concerns you have with your smile – for two very good reasons.  Firstly, it is International Smile Day on 6^th July and secondly St Piran Dental Practice are offering free consultations this month!

Book in for your consultation this July and our Treatment Co-ordinator Mandy will talk to you about the treatments that are available to improve your smile and confidence.  You’re under no obligation to purchase any treatment after your consultation but it will give you a good idea about your options.

Some of the treatments you may be recommended will include:

•            Six Month Smiles – teeth straightening treatment that uses clear braces to straighten the teeth in an average time of just six months
•            Dental Implants – to replace missing teeth without you having to wear dentures
•            Teeth whitening – to lighten the teeth and remove stains to give them a cleaner, whiter appearance

If you are worried about having a consultation, let us put your mind at ease.  Consultations will take place in our TCO room, which has been specifically designed for friendly, relaxed consultations without any sight of the dentist’s chair.  We know that by delivering a calming environment you’ll feel more comfortable asking questions about the treatments, which will give you all the information you need to make a decision about the future of your smile.

To find out more about our smile consultation sessions please visit our website.