Despite having a good oral hygiene routine you may find that plaque and tartar are able to build up on your teeth and you may be prone to dental issues. This is usually the case for those with misaligned teeth and those that have not undergone orthodontic treatment when they were younger. This is because teeth that are crooked or wonky are difficult to clean effectively. Food particles, sugars, acid, bacteria and plaque are able to remain in those hard-to-reach areas which you may not be able to get to with your toothbrush or floss. Neatly aligned teeth are significantly easier to keep clean, as there are fewer hidden areas in which bacteria and plaque may remain and therefore it is easier to maintain good oral health.

If you did not undergo orthodontic treatment when you were younger then, thanks to advances in dental technology, you now have many different treatment options to choose from to help correct the misalignment issues of your teeth. By straightening your teeth with our dentist in East Belfast not only will you achieve a more beautiful smile, but you will also promote better oral health for life.

Here at Sandown Dental we have many different treatments and procedures to help address the aesthetic appearance of your smile. If you have extensive misalignment issues then it is advisable that you consider traditional orthodontic treatment, which uses metal dental braces and to this day remains the most effective form of treatment for improving the appearance of your teeth. If you have mild or moderate misalignment issues of your teeth then speak to our dentist in East Belfast and find out about quicker and more convenient methods of straightening your teeth at our practice.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a popular choice of treatment for addressing moderate misalignment issues of the teeth at our dentist in East Belfast. Six Month Smiles work in a similar way to conventional orthodontics, which uses brackets which are attach to the surface of your teeth and are joined by wires that are tightened during the treatment period. These apply constant pressure on the teeth to push them into better positions which improve the alignment of your teeth. They focus on the teeth that are most visible in your mouth and help target issues such as crookedness, wonky teeth and protruding front teeth, to create a neater and more symmetrical smile. The advantage of the braces used in Six Month Smiles is that they are clear or coloured to match your natural teeth, so that they are almost invisible in your mouth. Although most people want to address the aesthetic appearance of their teeth, many people are still avoiding the matter because of the high visibility of dental braces in the mouth. This is now being addressed with the development and establishment of invisible orthodontics such as Six Month Smiles that help address your dental issues discreetly and effectively. Speak to our dentist at Sandown Dental today and find out more about the different forms of orthodontics and cosmetic dental treatment that you can undergo. Address the misalignment issues of your teeth, to improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile and promote better oral health and overall wellbeing for life. Begin your journey to a happier and healthier smile today.