We, at Queens Park Dental Team, think all our patients have wonderful teeth no matter what their shape or size, but we understand the pressures of living in a camera-packed world with our friends, family and colleagues. When constantly wanting to star in the next instagram story shot there can be a lot of pressure to have the perfect set of pearls. It seems that we should all be willing to smile bright and bare our grins for the camera, no matter how we feel about them. Teeth straightening Bournemouth used to be something perhaps only thought of for children and teenagers, but now more than ever we’re welcoming adults and young professionals into the practice to help them in finding the smile of their dreams. Here’s all you need to know on adult teeth straightening Bournemouth.

Why are my teeth wonky?

Us humans come in all various shapes and sizes and our teeth are no different. So people have big teeth, small teeth, wonky teeth, or gapped teeth; everyone has their own beautiful unique smile which, for the most part, is just all down to genetics. We, at the practice, really want to celebrate the differences in our smiles and be part of a community that is more empathetic towards differing dental cosmetics. That being said, teeth straightening and the reasons for doing so go beyond just that of wanting to change the way our teeth look. Teeth straightening Bournemouth can actually really help to aid us medically, which is why we would always offer an array of orthodontic options to those adults and children looking to this option.

Which way is best to straighten teeth?

This is tricky because it really comes down to the unique case set out by the patient. For those looking for the quick fix to a complex case of straightening we’d be more likely to point those patients towards fixed wired braces, as these are well known for getting the best results quickly for people moving lots of teeth. If, however, a patient was looking for something more subtle in appearance for the straightening process we’d point them towards clear aligners. And of course, within all of this there’s the individual’s budget for the treatment plan too.

How to know if teeth straightening is right for you

It’s hard to know if you’re someone who should be straightening their teeth until we meet you properly at the practice, as gauging what results you desire and why is the root of understanding if teeth straightening is right for you.

In general when considering any treatment as an adult that has potential to change or ‘improve’ how you look it is important to ask yourself, why now? People have a habit of wanting to change things about themselves in order to be happier, but in many cases it’s not sustainable to rely on changing one’s image. So we encourage a holistic approach when starting out on your adult teeth-straightening journey. Think about why you want to change your teeth to make sure you’re doing it for positive reasons before starting the process.