Orthodontics, or teeth straightening, addresses irregularities in the teeth and jaws. With advanced dental technology, we can eliminate gaps, correct overlapping teeth, and align misaligned teeth to improve your bite.
While teeth straightening is commonly performed during the teenage years, an increasing number of adults are seeking to enhance their smiles. At Smileology, we have successfully treated patients ranging in age from 8 to 70, delivering pleasing results with our discreet and effective orthodontic treatments.
SURESMILE
What is Suresmile?
Orthodontic treatment with SureSmile Aligners can help you achieve your ideal smile faster, easier and more discretely than you ever thought possible. Your smile deserves a clinician developed treatment plan
The SureSmile Aligner system gives you the peace of mind that your treatment plan is developed by a dental professional. Your clinician has invested in state-of-the-art equipment and software that allows them to see your teeth root to crown at every angle imaginable. You can confident your personalised treatment plan is fully customised and designed for a long-term healthy, happy smile.
SureSmile Aligner are a series of transparent, removable clear aligners designed to progressively straighten your teeth into their ideal position. They are comfortable and virtually invisible so you don’t have to change your lifestyle.
Am I suitable?:
SureSmile aligners can be used to overcome a wide range of dental issues, some of them include:
- Crowding
- Overbite
- Crossbite
- Underbite
- Gaps
- Open Bite
The benefits:
SureSmile offers a range of benefits, making it a preferred choice for many. some of the advantages being:
- Precision and Accuracy: SureSmile utilises advanced 3D imaging creating highly accurate treatment plans, ensuring precise movement of teeth.
- Reduced Treatment Time: With precise planning and customised archwires, SureSmile can significantly reduce the overall treatment time compared to traditional braces.
- Enhanced Comfort: The customised archwires are designed to fit each patient’s unique dental anatomy, resulting in fewer adjustments and a more comfortable experience.
c-fast:
What is C-Fast?
CFast is a fast, simple, gentle, effective, minimally invasive and affordable treatment when adults wish to have their alignment issues corrected with the top and bottom front six teeth. Cfast can be done very quickly, making it more affordable than all other orthodontic options.
Cfast uses clear orthodontic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires. The treatment works much like that using clear aligners, but tooth movement is much more predictable and usually more than twice as quick.
The nickel-titanium wires put gentle pressure on the brackets to level and align the teeth with minimal discomfort to the patient. The gum follows this movement to achieve a fully aesthetic outcome.
Standard orthodontic mechanics are still involved with CFAST, but because it’s just the front teeth, the force required is minimal. The nickel-titanium wires exert mild pressure to force the teeth to move, and this is done without the need for severe tightening which causes the discomfort noted in conventional orthodontic treatments.
The benefits:
CFast offers a range of benefits, making it a preferred choice for many. some of the advantages being:
- Quick Treatment Time: Cfast braces are designed to straighten the front six teeth in as little as 4-6 months, significantly faster than traditional braces.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Using clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, Cfast braces are discreet and blend in with your natural teeth, making them less noticeable.
- Affordability: With a shorter treatment time and focus on cosmetic improvement, Cfast braces can be more cost-effective than comprehensive orthodontic treatments.
- Comfort: The system uses gentle pressure to move the teeth, often resulting in less discomfort compared to traditional braces.
- Effective for Mild to Moderate Cases: Cfast braces are particularly effective for patients with mild to moderate crowding or spacing issues in the front teeth.
- Boost in Confidence: The rapid improvement in the appearance of the front teeth can enhance a patient’s smile and boost their confidence in a relatively short period.
FIXED BRACES
What are fixed braces?
Fixed appliances are the most widely used orthodontic systems today, offering various options from traditional metal brackets to discreet clear brackets. These appliances allow for precise and controlled movement of teeth into the desired positions. Unlike removable appliances or aligners, fixed braces give orthodontists greater control over tooth alignment, making them particularly suitable for complex cases.
For more intricate orthodontic issues where faster systems are inadequate, fixed appliances provide:
- Enhanced Precision: Allowing for meticulous tooth movement and detailed adjustment of the bite (occlusion).
- Versatility: Capable of effectively treating complicated malocclusions.
This makes fixed orthodontics an excellent option for achieving optimal, long-lasting results in more challenging dental scenarios.
How do they work?
Fixed appliances comprise small metal brackets adhered to the front surfaces of the teeth using dental adhesive. These brackets are interconnected with a thin wire, often secured with elastic loops.
Orthodontic treatment duration typically ranges from 6 to 30 months, depending on the complexity of the dental issues and the treatment plan.
After completing the active phase of orthodontic treatment, most patients receive retainers to preserve their new smile. Retainers can be either removable or fixed to the tongue-side of the teeth. It is crucial to wear and maintain retainers as instructed, as neglecting this can cause teeth to shift back to their pre-treatment positions, leading to increased crookedness and crowding.
