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It is important that you visit our dentist in Tunbridge Wells on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth and gums are clean and healthy, and free of decay or disease. In certain cases, you may need to visit our dentist in Tunbridge Wells more frequently. Our dentist in Tunbridge Wells recommends that you undergo a full examination of your teeth and gums at least once every six months. However, if you have crooked or wonky teeth and plaque and tartar build up more easily on them, then we recommend that you visit us more often. This is because teeth that are crooked and wonky are more likely to develop cavities, tooth decay and gum disease, even if you are looking after them carefully at home. When teeth are misaligned your toothbrush is not able to reach all the surfaces of them, floss may not be able to get within the teeth and therefore bacteria, plaque and tartar build up in the nooks and crannies resulting in tooth decay and gum disease.
One solution is to consider straightening your teeth. By speaking to our dentist you can find out about the different methods of teeth straightening. Straightening your teeth helps reduce the chances of developing tooth decay and gum disease in the future. It also prevents a range of other complications such as wobbly teeth and tooth loss.
By aligning your teeth correctly you can also improve the appearance of your smile as well as your self-confidence and your self-esteem. A beautiful smile can bring positivity into your life so speak to our dentist today to find out more.
Here at Woodbury Park Dental, we prefer Invisalign for teeth straightening. Invisalign is a modern method of treatment that can be used by patients of all ages to correct a range of orthodontic issues and create a beautiful, neatly aligned smile that is less prone to developing plaque and tartar, and therefore less likely to be affected by cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.
Invisalign uses clear thermoplastic aligners to straighten your teeth, which is why it is very popular for adults who are self-conscious about the appearance of their smile. It allows you to straighten your teeth at your discretion. The process itself is very simple. A scan of your mouth will be taken to create a sequence of aligners that will move your teeth into a neatly aligned formation. Each aligner moves your teeth by approximately 0.25 mm in two weeks and then you move onto the next aligner in the series until you have completed the set. Depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with, some patients can straighten their teeth in as little as 6 months whilst those with more complex needs take 12 to 18 months. By straightening your teeth, you will improve your dental health, you will require less appointments at the dental practice and you will be able to enjoy a beautiful smile for the rest of your life. Speak to us at Woodbury Park Dental today to find out more.