EMBRACE THE BRACE!

Are you looking to straighten, enhance or perfect your smile but worried that wearing braces will hold you back? Think again…

Braces no longer carry the stigma, embarrassment and hassle that they did 15/20 years ago. They are a reflection of you taking care of yourself and valuing your appearance and self-confidence. Many adults are now wearing braces with pride and realising that they do not negatively impact your day-to-day activities, or your more adventurous antics…

Talking about things that hold you back…teeth that you are not happy with. Many people who do not like the appearance of their teeth admit to covering their mouths when eating, laughing or even talking. This can really hold people back and cause worry and embarrassment.

If you are thinking about having adult braces, here are a few things you might like to consider:

1.They aren’t as ‘painful’ as you might think. In fact, you could describe the feeling more as temporary discomfort or a feeling of pressure in the initial period of getting used to the braces.

Our Practice Principal Stuart had Fastbraces as a means of correcting his smile. He says, “For the first couple of days the pressure caused minor discomfort and eating was slightly painful! I found chewing towards the back of the mouth a helpful solution! However, it’s amazing how quickly you can get used to the feeling of fixed braces and within a week most of the discomfort had gone. Applying wax to sore spots really helps.”

2.You don’t have to wear them for as long as you might think. We offer Six Months Smiles at our practice- the clue is in the name! A smile transformation in six months! The same with Fastbraces– fast results! We know that the thought of wearing braces for ages can put people off but this isn’t the case any more. Invisalign is also an option for those wanting a very discrete solution.

3.Braces could be more affordable than you might think! We offer free consultations to discuss your suitability for braces and to discuss the costs involved. Finance is available and this allows you to get the smile you want straight away whilst giving the flexibility to pay it off over a longer period of time.

Our patient Owen gave us permission to share ‘before’ and ‘after’ images having had Fastbraces…

BEFORE

Here’s what he had to say:

I had “train-track” braces as a child but like many others, I probably didn’t wear the retainer as much as I should have. My teeth had moved gradually over the 13 years, so much that if a picture was taken from the side, my teeth were so far back it looked like I had some missing. After 3 consultations at different dentists and brace specialists The Dental House was the only option for me. The others didn’t come close. The staff were friendly yet professional and most of all I didn’t feel they were only interested in taking my money. Dr Garton listened to what I wanted and explained each step of the way so I understood what was going on. There were no painful procedures like when I was a child. We originally thought I’d need to wear the braces for 18 months but the full treatment only lasted 8 months. My teeth are now straighter than they have ever been. My immediate reaction when laughing was to cover my mouth, now I can’t stop smiling!

I’m sure you will agree that Owen’s result are very noticeable and it’s great to hear about him enjoying the benefits of his new smile! Please contact us to discuss your own suitability for braces.