Orthodontics • Ascent Dental Care

ORTHODO N TI CS LET’S GET THI N GS STRAI GHT

straighter smiles A beautiful straight smile is the aesthetic ideal, but few people are lucky enough to be born with one. Orthodontic treatment with braces is a way of straightening or moving the teeth to improve how they look and function. With the right diagnosis and treatment, they can help to address cosmetic concerns such as crooked or overlapping teeth and improve oral health.

WHY do I need orthodontic treatment?

There are many reasons why you might want or have been advised to have braces. Here are some of the more common reasons: •

Overcrowded or crooked teeth

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Spaced or gappy teeth

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Overbite - when the upper teeth protrude out further than the lower teeth

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Crossbite – when your top and bottom teeth do not come together or bite in the correct position (similar to an underbite).

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Open bite – when the upper and lower front teeth have a gap even when the mouth is closed

Underbite – when the lower teeth protrude out further than the upper teeth

Other signs you might need braces can include: •

Difficulty brushing around and flossing in between crooked teeth

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Teeth don’t close properly over each other when your mouth is at rest

Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds due to tongues position under teeth

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Biting your tongue or cutting your tongue on your teeth

Your jaw clicks or makes a noise when you chew or first wake up

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Stress or fatigue on your jawline after chewing food

Braces work by putting pressure on the teeth for extended periods of time, slowly and safely moving them into the correct and desired position. If you’re considering getting braces or have been told by your dentist you need braces, then knowing what to expect and what your options are can make your ‘straighter smile’ journey a more enjoyable experience.

WHAT happens at my appointment?

Your first appointment will usually take form as a FREE ‘Straighter Smile’ consultation where we’ll take the time to time to get to know you, listen to how you feel about your smile and discuss which straightening solution is best suited to your needs, lifestyle and budget.

Orthodontic patients at Ascent Dental Care benefit from an unrivalled ‘Straighter Smile’ treatment experience.

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AI TECHNOLOGY: Our advanced AI technology allows us to show you an ultra-realistic preview of your smile during and after orthodontic treatment. You’ll get to see what you look like with braces and your expected new smile before committing.

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REMOTE MONITORING: With our virtual app you can checkin with us on-the-go – no more dentist appointments’. Simply send us a photo through the app and we’ll monitor your

DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS: We use advanced computer and

progress and communicate directly with you via the app too.

digital scanning technology to assess your teeth and take

Over time, you can monitor the progress of your treatment and

high-quality, accurate impressions of your teeth to help decide

see how your teeth are moving towards your end goal.

which course of treatment is best for you. No more messy, uncomfortable impressions.

WHAT are my options for straightening my teeth?

There’s not a one size fits all solution to straightening teeth.

Depending on your cosmetic needs, timeframes and budget, we offer a few options to get your teeth back on the straight and narrow.

Whether you’d like to address crooked or overlapping teeth, or bite problems that can have a deeper impact on your lifestyle, we can help create a smile that looks great and works for you. Our patients have access to an unrivalled choice of teeth straightening options, combining the most advanced technologies, in terms of mechanics and materials, with fast treatment times.

In the meantime, take a look through our guide to the pros and cons of our straightening solutions – so that you can make an informed decision at your next dental appointment.

Treatment Key F

Fixed solution

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Removable solution

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Treatment cost

clear aligners F

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Discreet straightening for the image conscious

Benefits •

Aesthetically clear and discreet

Ideal for those who want to improve their smile quickly and discreetly, and with no wires, brackets or braces - we recommend a range of high-tech clear aligner systems.

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Easily removable for eating, drinking and cleaning

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Hygienic and easy to clean

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No food or dietary restrictions

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Comfortable - less discomfort and irritation compared to fixed braces

Treatment with these popular systems involve wearing a set of clear, made-to-measure aligners that sit over the top of your teeth. When worn, they’re barely visible, yet they work gently and effectively to move your teeth into the desired position in a matter of months, not years. Because the aligners are so discreet, your orthodontic treatment won’t be immediately apparent – and won’t impact on your confidence.

Think clear aligners might be right for you?

Contact us for a FREE consultation today.

Considerations •

Less effective for complex orthodontic issues

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Requires self-discipline and motivation to wear as instructed (up to 22 hours a day)

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Time limits and changes to eating and drinking habits

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Removable appliance means they can be easy to lose

fixed braces F

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Low profile chameleons

Benefits

Forget the train tracks of back in the day, our fixed brace solutions are tooth-coloured ceramic braces that blend with your teeth, so they’re not the first thing people see when you smile.

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Strong and durable solution

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Less discipline and commitment required from the patient

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Less temptation to remove for long periods and disrupt treatment

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No chance of the brace being lost or misplaced

Our state-of-the-art fixed brace solutions involve clear brackets being attached to each tooth with a thin tooth-coloured wire running through them. The reliable, versatile and tried-and-tested logic of fixed braces with our modern technologies make treatment faster, more discreet and more comfortable than ever before.

Treatment with fixed braces are suitable for more complex cases, enabling more precise tooth movements as the brackets are exactly positioned to correctly move the teeth. They’re also most ideal for those who think they may not be disciplined enough to undergo treatment with removable braces which need to be changed regularly and removed for eating and drinking.

Think fixed braces might be right for you?

Contact us for a FREE consultation today.

Considerations •

Requires regular trips to the dentist to adjust braces

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May experience soreness as brackets and wires rub the cheeks and lips

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Diligent oral hygiene required. Brush teeth after every meal to avoid food getting stuck in braces

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Avoid hard, sticky, chewy foods

lingual braces F

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Invisible lingual braces hidden behind your teeth

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Virtually invisible from the outside

Growing in popularity, lingual braces are ideal for those who want the benefits of strong and sturdy fixed braces combined with the aesthetics that invisible aligners offer. Fixed to the inside surface (tongue side) of your teeth, lingual braces offer a much subtler method of treatment and, because they’re essentially behind your teeth – they’re practically invisible.

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Custom-made for maximum control

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Allow for easy cleaning

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No lasting damage to the front of your teeth due to poor oral hygiene routine

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Less discipline and commitment required from the patient

With lingual braces you can achieve the same results as traditional fixed braces but in a hidden and modest manner. Always on and working behind your teeth to give you your desired result, they are far more effective than clear aligners for complex movements like correcting rotations, changing the heights of teeth and closing spaces. Additionally, lingual braces offer more flexibility as they don’t have to be placed on all your teeth and can be custom-made to fit onto only the teeth that need straightening.

Think lingual braces might be right for you?

Contact us for a FREE consultation today.

Considerations •

Requires regular trips to the dentist to adjust braces

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May experience treatment discomfort

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Can give you a temporary lisp

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Avoid hard, sticky, chewy foods

Join the ascent straighter smile programme today

We’ll take the time to get to know you and develop the perfect straightening solution for you. But it doesn’t end there. With our Straighter Smile package, you’ll benefit from an array of smile enhancing treatments as standard to get you gleaming from ear to ear and help you maintain the results of your new straighter, whiter smile for longer.

Our straighter smile package includes: •

FREE straighter smile consultation

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FREE retainers to hold teeth in place following treatment

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Brace or straightening system of your choice dependant on results of consultation

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FREE teeth whitening for a beautifully natural final result

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0% finance available to spread the cost of your care

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FREE cosmetic reshaping and corrective edge bonding of teeth if required

How to make teeth straightening affordable?

With our 0% finance plan you can spread the cost of your orthodontic treatment – interest-free – over 6 or 12 months. You only pay for the treatment you receive and not a penny more – taking the stress and hassle out of costly dental treatments – meaning that straighter smile could be yours sooner than you think!

Ask us about 0% FINANCE TODAY!

If you’re interested in applying for 0% finance, please discuss it with us at your next consultation. The application process is quick and simple and can be done online in the comfort of your home or in practice with the help of one of our team.

patient experiences I always used to keep my mouth closed - I never smiled in photos. I chose the clear braces as I was always conscious in my 30s of having a metal brace. It was worth all the time and money and I'd definitely recommend it.

I’ve never been one to smile, but that has all changed now since having clear braces.

As an adult in my 30s, I didnt want to wear fixed braces, but with the clear braces no one batted an eyelid - not even my best friends!

- Laura

- Peter

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