In the past, the idea of having to wear train track braces in St John’s Wood caused fear and trembling for many people. This was especially the case for teenagers, who, as adults, hold memories of facing the mockery of their peers in the school playground.This was mainly due to their appearance, which made wearers feel self-conscious of how they sounded or the way they ate.Braces felt uncomfortable and heavy in the mouth and were difficult to clean.
How braces have changed
Many people can breathe a sigh of relief as fortunately, different types of braces in St John’s Wood have been redesigned to make them more user-friendly. Dental clinics, such as Aura Dental, offer braces and retainers for patients who wish to straighten their teeth or close any gaps. Braces in St John’s Wood are now lighter and can be made with different types of material, making them subtler in appearance and more comfortable to wear.
Types of braces
Different types are available for patients depending on what they need to have done and personal preference.The more commonly known brace is made of small brackets that are fixed to the front teeth and are available in a variety of different colours. These need to be tightened regularly, so that they remain effective.
Self-ligating braces are also fixed, but don’t need to be manually tightened. These are available either as traditional metal braces or they can be made of transparent material.
Ceramic braces that blend in with a patient’s natural tooth colour can also be offered. This makes the braces less noticeable and more aesthetically-pleasing, giving patients greater confidence. These can be a more popular choice for adults who need to wear braces.
Maintenance
Removable braces can be worn for most of the day and taken out at mealtimes and to clean them. For fixed braces, patients need to be extra careful when brushing their teeth, taking care to reach hidden parts of the teeth where food may get trapped in the braces.
Patients need to be aware of limiting their consumption of sugary foods, as these can cause damage to the braces. If this happens, patients need to visit their dentist to have a replacement fitted.
