When you’ve got lots of options it can be a blessing and a curse, and that’s no more so when deciding between clear braces and metal braces, as truth be told they are both excellent options for teeth straightening Bournemouth. So, to help out our patients we at Queens Park Dental have put together a little guide on the pros and cons of both orthodontic treatments, so you have all the info you need in one place.

Clear or Metal That Is The Question?

There are so many options for teeth straightening Bournemouth but for the most part there’s either traditional metal, wire braces (train tracks) or Invisible braces.

Metal braces are fixed to your teeth with a bracket system, these are usually made from stainless steel and then connect together through wires and little rubber bands, and it’s the consistent pressure from the bands on the teeth that pull the teeth into place.

Then there are invisible braces. These types of braces are clear trays that sit flush to your teeth. These are made to fit around your teeth exactly but are completely removable. They come in sets and work by slowly moving the teeth backwards by moving one tooth placement at a time.

Benefits of Invisible Braces

The major benefit of invisible braces is just that – that they are just that invisible.  They are also great as you are able to remove them which makes cleaning super easy and convenient and you can even carry on flossing between all your teeth – excellent for keeping gum disease at bay. Lots of patients love this system as it’s so easy to fit into your current lifestyle – no need to change diet or worry about lots of visits to see us.

Benefits of Metal Braces

Metal braces have actually become really stylish and quite the statement, especially as you can customise the band colours to whatever you like. They are excellent for fixing complex orthodontic issues, and can tackle variou movies at once which means you can get the results you need super quick. For some patients they report liking they can’t remove them as having braces you can easily remove can become really tempting too often and as consequence cause delays to the treatment plan.

What To Do Next

If you haven’t come to speak to us about a possible orthodontic treatment then you could come and see us at the practice to have an initial consultation and then we can best advise you on which system we think would be successful and practical for you. There are also other factors to take into consideration such as age and if you would like to pay for the treatment privately but these are all details best discussed on a one to one basis.

What we want patients to take away is that there is no one better system for teeth straightening Bournmouth, both are excellent and come with massive bonuses – really it’s down to you and what you want and what will work for you.