{"id":40,"date":"2014-10-23T12:11:41","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T11:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2022-05-26T09:31:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T08:31:17","slug":"5-things-to-know-before-getting-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/5-things-to-know-before-getting-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Know Before Getting Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"

With adult orthodontics becoming more popular in recent years and many parents now choosing for their children to have private orthodontic treatment, it\u2019s not surprising that there\u2019s far more people researching into both the benefits and treatment options for getting their teeth straightened. Long gone are the days of dentist referrals being the main way for you to see an orthodontist and private referrals are booming. As such, we wanted to bring you some quick facts based on 5 things we feel you need to know before getting braces, or whilst you\u2019re in the process of considering treatment. Whether you\u2019re currently looking for an orthodontist in London<\/a> or are still trying to make a decision as to whether braces are right for you, why not have a read?<\/span><\/p>\n

1. There Is No Age Limit For Getting Braces<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Whilst once upon a time, it was generally assumed that only teenagers had braces on their teeth, there really is no age limit for getting braces and the number of adults choosing to have orthodontic treatment is increasing year on year. So long as you\u2019ve got healthy teeth and gums, there really is no age limit for having treatment and it\u2019s certainly not uncommon to see older adults who are considering treatment. There are benefits to having your teeth straightened at any age so don\u2019t for a moment ever think that age could be an issue!<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you didn\u2019t fancy being a metal mouth as a teen but as you\u2019ve got older, you really wish you had taken the opportunity to have braces years ago! On the other hand, maybe you weren\u2019t eligible for NHS treatment but have always disliked your smile and want to boost your confidence by getting your teeth straightened. Whatever your age and whatever the reason you\u2019re considering treatment, go for it!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Your Bite Is As Important As The Aesthetics Of Your Smile<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Braces don\u2019t just make your teeth look nice and pretty but they also help to ensure your top and bottom teeth meet properly and that your bite is corrected where necessary. A bad bite can cause jaw pain or for your jaw to click as well as numerous other problems and that\u2019s why, even though you may feel your teeth are straight, there\u2019s often still work to be done!<\/span><\/p>\n

3. There\u2019s Different Types Of Braces Available<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Whilst you may decide to go down the route of traditional metal braces, they\u2019re by no means the only option and here at Queens Gate Orthodontics, we offer treatment options including lingual braces<\/a>\u00a0and Invisalign<\/a>\u00a0as well as clear fixed braces<\/a>. Invisalign, as an example, uses a series of clear aligners to straighten your teeth without the need for any brackets or wires to be fitted to your teeth at all. That way, your friends needn\u2019t even know you\u2019re wearing braces if you don\u2019t want them to. Similarly, lingual braces are fitted behind your teeth as opposed to on the front so are completely out of sight to most people!<\/span><\/p>\n

Speak with your orthodontist about the most suitable type of brace to achieve the smile you\u2019ve always dreamed of and always remember that there\u2019s usually a number of options and ways to complete treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You May Need To Wear Elastic Bands<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to go down the route of fixed braces, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll need to wear elastic bands as part of your treatment! These add the extra forces which your braces need to move your teeth into their final positions and, as such, wearing them as instructed by your orthodontist is absolutely essential. Whilst you may not initially be too keen on the thought, you\u2019ll get used to them in no time at all and forget they\u2019re even there. They\u2019re an important part to your treatment and if you don\u2019t wear them as instructed, your treatment will end up taking longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. You\u2019ll Need To Wear A Retainer After Your Braces Come Off<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re investing hard earned cash into your smile, the last thing you want is for your teeth to move back to their original positions once you\u2019ve got your braces off. Your orthodontist will provide you with a retainer once your braces come off to ensure your teeth remain straight, however you need to discipline yourself and make sure you wear it as instructed. Again, you\u2019ll hardly notice you\u2019re wearing your retainers and before long, remembering to wear them will become part of your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With adult orthodontics becoming more popular in recent years and many parents now choosing for their children to have private orthodontic treatment, it\u2019s not surprising that there\u2019s far more people researching into both the benefits and treatment options for getting their teeth straightened. Long gone are the days of dentist referrals being the main way … Continue reading 5 Things To Know Before Getting Braces<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":408,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40\/revisions\/408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}