Orthodontics – London Loses Stigma
As smile makeovers become increasingly popular, orthodontists in London are helping to remove the stigma of braces.
There was a time when very few adults would ever have considered wearing braces to straighten their teeth. Orthodontics, in London and across the UK was something for children – and even they were teased for the braces they wore. Today, dental technology, along with celebrity endorsement, has removed the perceived stigma of wearing corrective systems and inspired many people to improve their smile.
Modern Orthodontics
London residents have tried many ways of looking after their teeth for hundreds of years. From the rich Tudors who loved sugar so much that their teeth went black to the Victorians, who used toothbrushes made of pig and horse hair. Today’s dental treatment is very different, with new products and systems allowing us to completely change our smiles if we want to. Good oral health helps us to keep our teeth for much longer, and good orthodontics allows us to have a good bite shape and properly aligned teeth. Modern orthodontics in London and around the world means that many more people have access to good quality treatment, giving you benefits that include:
- More self confidence – a straight set of teeth gives you an attractive, healthy smile. This automatically makes you feel more confident, especially if you have been very self conscious about your teeth before your treatment.
- Better oral health – straight teeth are easier to look after, because the lack of crowding and crushing means that the opportunity for food and drink to stick in between teeth and cause decay is reduced. You still need to maintain a good dental hygiene routine, but properly aligned teeth should be a healthier option.
- Better bite – your bite is the way your top and bottom teeth align. Poor alignment can lead to sore or cracking jaws and even headaches and neck strain. An orthodontist can help to sort out problems in this area.
- Minor adjustments – you don’t need to have a mouth full of crooked teeth to benefit from orthodontics. London clinics can help you with minor adjustments too, so if there are just a couple of teeth that are spoiling your smile, it’s easily corrected.
Appointments for Orthodontics in London
Before you decide which type of treatment you want, you need to talk to an orthodontist and have a detailed examination. This will help your orthodontist to see what the problem is, talk to you about what results you want and recommend the best treatment. You can find out more about our clinics, which operate across London, by using our online enquiry form, or go to our Locations page to find the number for your nearest clinic. We’ll be happy to book an appointment for you.
