Brace yourself to straighten up your act

Everyone’s straightening up their act as more adults embrace braces in the quest for perfect teeth. While once it was just teenagers who flashed metal when they spoke now scores of adults are opting for wires or invisible braces in a bid to improve their self-confidence.

It wasn’t until Tom Cruise turned 40 that he decided to straighten his teeth with braces, actress Faye Dunaway got a set of train tracks at the age of 61, while singer Gwen Stefani, actress Katherine Heigl and the Duchess of Cambridge all underwent orthodontic work as adults.

In the past year alone, Lisburn Road Dental Clinic has witnessed demand for adult orthodontics rise by over 53% as adults pursue straighter teeth. Fortunately, there are now alternatives to the unsightly train tracks that plagued the school days of many a teenager, with many braces now completely invisible and cause far less discomfort.

“The British Dental Journal estimates that 75% of us could benefit from some orthodontic work and it is never too late to have the smile of your dreams” says Dr Greg Finnegan “When we turn on the television we are bombarded by blindingly white, perfect Hollywood smiles and people in Northern Ireland are becoming very aware of the importance of having an attractive smile, but the majority of my patients just want to look like themselves, but better. Orthodontal treatment is not only about aesthetics, but can also help in the treatment of headaches and TMJ disorders.

“It is well reported that straight teeth can boost self-confidence but they are not simply an aesthetic consideration, crooked and crowded teeth are harder to clean and can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. As with all dental treatment a comprehensive consultation is imperative to establish the best treatment option for each individual - if braces are suitable, the outcome on physical appearance and self-confidence can be truly life changing.”

Braces are a significant investment with many patients investing before a major life event where they will be extensively photographed such as a wedding or a milestone birthday. Now, there are effective, safe and affordable orthodontic solutions that fit your lifestyle. For those wanting to keep their straightening act as hidden as possible the clearest brace in the world, Clearbrace may appeal to you.

Clearbrace is popular amongst adults because it is removable for that important meeting or special occasion, in addition to eating and cleaning, while also being discreet with clear plastic aligners that move your teeth into the desired position in nine to eighteen months.

For those more pressed for time Six Month Smiles does exactly what it says on the tin and its clear brackets with tooth coloured wires are barely visible transforming your smile in approximately six months.

For a free consultation call Karen at Lisburn Road Dental Clinic on 028 9038 2262.

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