NDP Dentist - Orthodontics Croydon

Your smile is the outward projection of your personality and nowadays it is increasingly important to have beautiful and straight teeth, not only for personal but also for professional reasons. A beautiful smile improves self-confidence and self-esteem. Research indicates that the more confident you feel about your personal appearance the more successful you are.

Orthodontics is a branch of Dentistry which specializes in the straightening or realignment of the teeth and jaws by using fixed or removable braces. Treatment with braces not only improves the aesthetics of the teeth but also improves their function (i.e. your bite) and health by making them easier to clean giving you improved oral hygiene and healthier gums.

Teeth re-align by the application of a gentle force on individual teeth over a period of time. The most effective brace is the fixed brace where individual brackets are attached to the tooth and are linked by a wire. During treatment your orthodontist will make subtle changes to the brace gently guiding your teeth into line.

You can also achieve a beautiful smile invisibly (Clearstep) and this option is becoming more and more popular. To put it simply, The Clearstep System is a way of achieving a beautiful smile invisibly. The System is comprised of a number of different invisible methods that we use in conjunction with clear positioners. They are very comfortable and don’t impact on your speech, but importantly, are removable so you can take them out for an important business meeting or a hot date!

There is a vast list of available treatments, but each patient has different requirements and so the orthodontist will discuss your needs with you and find the most appropriate treatment for you.

Orthodontic treatment can be performed on all age groups and it has advanced significantly in recent years. With the new techniques treatment is highly successful and age is not a barrier, anyone can benefit from orthodontic treatment.