Catching yourself in the mirror and focusing on misaligned teeth can really eat away at your self-esteem. Combine that with a fear of the dentist\u2019s office and your smile can easily get neglected\u2026<\/p>\n
In fact, a new survey by teeth straightening experts at Align Technology found that one in five adults feel they get judged on their crooked teeth.<\/strong> Men are more affected by this, with 23% anxious about people scrutinising their teeth, compared to 17% of women.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t despair. If you didn\u2019t get a mouthful of metal braces as a teenager, you haven\u2019t missed your chance! No matter your age, it\u2019s not too late to get overcrowded, wonky teeth straightened out. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n What treatments are available?<\/strong> Does it matter how old I am?<\/strong> How long does treatment take?<\/strong> Can I still eat what I want?<\/strong> With other methods such as traditional train track braces, this isn\u2019t quite the case, so be sure to discuss with your dentist what your dietary limitations are for your particular treatment.<\/p>\n Is it worth it?<\/strong> If you decide that you aren\u2019t too old to get your teeth straightened after all, then call us on 020 8088 2079<\/strong> and we can discuss your options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Catching yourself in the mirror and focusing on misaligned teeth can really eat away at your self-esteem. Combine that with a fear of the dentist\u2019s office and your smile can easily get neglected\u2026 In fact, a new survey by teeth straightening experts at Align Technology found that one in five adults feel they get judged … Continue reading It\u2019s never too late to fix a crooked smile. Here\u2019s why\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nInvisalign works by repositioning the teeth a little at a time using custom-made clear acrylic aligners that are changed every two weeks, or you can opt for fixed cosmetic braces that are very discreet compared with metal braces. The possibilities don\u2019t stop there, so check out the treatments we carry out to see which option is right for you!<\/p>\n
\nNope, you are never too old to get your teeth straightened. Each person has their own individual needs and as long as your oral health is good, then you should be free to pursue it as you wish. I\u2019ve had people well into their sixties getting their teeth straightened! One issue that older people may need to be aware of is that your bone may be less able to hold the teeth in their new position than younger people. Following treatment, permanent retention is very important to help prevent the teeth from moving back.<\/p>\n
\nLength of the procedure depends on how severe the problem is, and which course of treatment you decide to go for. It may take anything from just six weeks to over two years.<\/p>\n
\nInvisalign put their brand\u2019s popularity down to the fact that \u201caligners can be removed during treatment for short periods of time to allow you to eat whatever you want, kiss without impediment, play a wind instrument and maintain your normal good oral hygiene routine, so that your treatment can be maintained without impacting on your life,\u201d and claim their method is \u201cvirtually undetectable\u201d so no one will even know you\u2019re undergoing treatment.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re currently nervous about your smile and shy away from photographs or social situations because you\u2019re unhappy with your teeth, then absolutely. When it comes to our patients, we have boosted both confidence and mental wellbeing. For many, having nice straight teeth is priceless.<\/p>\n