The options available:

At ARK Dental Practice we offer 3 popular options: • Fixed   braces   with   clear   brackets   and   tooth   coloured wires (ClearSmile Braces, 6 Month Smiles) • Removable Clear Aligners (Smilelign) • Lingual   Secret   Smile   fixed   braces   (on   the   inside   of your teeth) Each     of     these     systems     has     their     advantages     and disadvantages   but   generally   braces   that   are   attached   to your    teeth    will    move    teeth    quicker    meaning    shorter treatment   times.   All   of   these   systems   can   be   part   of   Short Term     Cosmetic     Adult     Orthodontics .     This     type     of treatment   is   suitable   if   you   want   to   improve   the   alignment and   appearance   of   teeth   which   show   when   you   smile   and   is   not   for   adults   who   have   problems   chewing   or   are aiming to achieve a perfect bite. Children   and   adults   with   bite   problems   ideally   should   see a   specialist   orthodontist   where   treatment   can   take   18-24 months.   Short   Term   Cosmetic   Adult   Orthodontics    typically takes   6-9   months   because   we   only   move   teeth   near   the front   of   your   mouth   and   not   the   back   teeth   which   have many roots. You   need   to   come   for   adjustment   appointments   every   4 weeks   and   should   avoid   hard   or   sticky   foods   during   your teeth straightening treatment. Once   your   teeth   are   straight   you   may   want   to   whiten   or repair   chips   and   cracks   which   are   visible.   This   can   be   a great alternative to more invasive porcelain veneers. All    adults    and    children    who    have    had    their    teeth straightened   will   need   life-long   retainers   to   prevent their teeth from moving back to their old positions.

How to get straight teeth (for adults)