Orthodontic Treatments

Orthodontic treatment can straighten and correctly space teeth, enhancing their appearance.

Orthodontics can also improve the longer-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by improving your bite.

At what age can you have orthodontic treatment?

Children and teens commonly require treatments to straighten crooked teeth or re-space teeth that are crowded.

For orthodontic treatment to be effective, patients usually need to have lost all their baby teeth before a treatment can be started.

Nowadays an increasing number of adults are also taking advantage of orthodontic treatments to improve the appearance of their smile.

At Ash Lane Dental Suite, our team of experienced dentists are on hand to advise you on the most appropriate orthodontic treatment plans for you including:

• Invisalign®
  Invisalign® is an innovative and virtually invisible orthodontic treatment that can align crooked, crowded or wide-spaced teeth.Custom-made Invisalign® clear aligners are worn over your teeth for at least 22 hours a day.

  By gently acting on the teeth, Invisalign® promotes a harmonious transformation of your smile as effectively as dental braces.

  Invisalign® aligners are completely removable for easy eating, drinking and cleaning.

• Six Month Smiles®
  Designed for adult patients, Six Month Smiles® can provide a personalised orthodontic treatment plan designed to improve the alignment of your teeth.By tailoring the treatment to your exact requirements, we can align the teeth and improve spacing.

  With an average treatment time of around six months, you can expect an enhanced, great looking smile.

• Ceramic Braces
  Ceramic braces are a convenient, effective and discreet treatment to reposition and straighten teeth.Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces, but feature tooth-coloured or clear wires and brackets making them less visible.

  Suitable for adults and children alike, the duration of an orthodontic treatment with ceramic braces is similar to that of traditional metal braces, but typically faster than aligners worn over teeth.

• Incognito™ lingual braces
  Incognito™ is a new generation of orthodontic appliances designed for teens and adults.Incognito™ uses an orthodontic system known as lingual braces which are placed behind the teeth and so they are hidden from view.

  Just as with traditional braces, lingual braces move teeth into their desired position using wires and brackets but are completely hidden from the outside view.

• Inman Aligner™
  Designed for adult patients, Inman Aligners are a convenient alternative to traditional teeth straightening treatments.Inman Aligners are custom-made orthodontic appliances that fit comfortably over your teeth. Light pressure gently moves the teeth requiring straightening into the desired position.

  Being completely removable, eating, brushing and cleaning is easy.

  Inman Aligner treatment durations are frequently relatively short, with results usually being seen between 6 – 18 weeks.