Teeth straightening Leeds

Here is an idea of what your smile journey will look like if you opt for fixed braces.

1. Book your appointment via the Yorkshire Dental Suite website.
2. Attend an in-person consultation for an oral health check.
3. Return to the practice to have your braces attached.
4. You will be required to attend routine appointments with your orthodontist to have the wires tightened.
5. Once your teeth are in their final position, your braces are removed.
6. Wear retainers (typically overnight) to maintain your new smile. Your dentist will tell you when it is safe to stop wearing.

Here is an idea of what your smile journey will look like if you opt for clear aligners.

1. A relaxed online chat with a clear aligner consultant to determine your case complexity.
2. Attend an in-person consultation at Yorkshire Dental Suite Leeds for an oral health check and scans of your mouth.
3. Using these scans, your clear aligners are created, before being posted to home.
4. Return to the practice to have your composite attachments placed onto the teeth. Your dentist will also show you how to insert and remove your trays.
5. Start your treatment at home. Follow the pre-determined plan set out by your dentist to straighten your teeth.
6. Once you have worn your last set of aligners, your treatment is complete.
7. Wear retainers (typically overnight) to maintain your new smile. Your dentist will tell you when it is safe to stop wearing.

The answer to this changes based on multiple factors, such as how far your teeth need to move. On average, a full aligning cycle takes between 4 and 12 months to complete, while complex cases could take longer. Comparatively, if you have chosen fixed braces, you may be looking at 12+ months of wear. Rest assured, your dentist will identify the length of your treatment during your consultation so you are never left guessing.

Teeth straightening may cause discomfort, especially after wires have been tightened or you have switched to a new aligner set. However, this sensitivity is usually temporary, and can be managed with your typical over-the-counter pain medication. If you are wearing clear aligners, you are also able to limit discomfort by minimising how many times you are removing and re-inserting your trays.

Please note that your comfort is always our number one priority at Yorkshire Dental Suite Leeds. Patients who are experiencing ongoing pain that will not go away should reach out to a member of our team. We will be on hand to help.

It is never too late for orthodontic treatment and to achieve the smile you have always dreamed of. Any patient can have braces or aligners, as long as their teeth, gums and oral health are in good condition.

If you are looking for a discreet teeth straightening treatment, clear aligners are the better choice. Aligners are removable too, meaning you can eat, drink and brush your teeth without restriction. Comparatively, fixed braces require slight diet modifications, alongside special oral hygiene techniques to protect against gum disease.

Do you have a more complex misalignment? Fixed braces may be your best option. While both orthodontic treatments are extremely effective, braces can both push and pull, while aligners are limited to a pushing action only. Braces also work in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances, such as pallet expanders and headgear.