Orthodontic treatment helps improve the alignment of your teeth and bite, creating a healthier and more confident smile. Whether you have crooked teeth, gaps or problems with your bite, orthodontics can provide a personalised solution to improve both the appearance and function of your smile.
At Regency House Dental Clinic in St Albans, we assess your teeth and discuss your smile goals before recommending the most suitable orthodontic option. From discreet clear aligners to other teeth-straightening solutions, we aim to make your treatment comfortable, carefully planned and suited to your individual needs.
Improve the alignment of crooked or crowded teeth for a more balanced and attractive smile.
Straighter teeth can make brushing and cleaning between teeth easier, supporting better oral hygiene.
Orthodontic treatment can help address certain bite problems, improving the way your upper and lower teeth meet.
Achieve a smile you feel more comfortable sharing through personalised teeth-straightening treatment.
Your treatment begins with a consultation and assessment of your teeth, bite and orthodontic needs. Your dentist will discuss suitable treatment options, explain the expected process and create a personalised plan to gradually improve the alignment of your teeth.
Orthodontic treatment focuses on improving the alignment of your teeth and bite using appliances such as clear aligners or braces.
Orthodontic treatment can benefit both teenagers and adults who want to improve crooked teeth, crowding, gaps or certain bite problems.
Depending on your needs, options may include clear aligners and traditional or discreet braces. Your dentist will recommend suitable choices following an assessment.
Treatment time varies depending on the complexity of your case and the type of orthodontic treatment selected. Your dentist will provide an estimated timeframe during your consultation.
Tooth reshaping and contouring, is a procedure to correct crooked teeth, chipped or irregularly shaped teeth or even overlapping teeth in a single session. Tooth reshaping and contouring, is commonly used to alter the length, shape or position of your teeth. Contouring teeth may also help correct small problems with bite. It is common for bonding to be combined with tooth reshaping.
This procedure is ideal for candidates with normal, healthy teeth but who want subtle changes to their smile. Your dentist will take X-rays to evaluate the size and location of the pulp of each tooth to ensure that there’s enough bone between the teeth to support them.
Yes. Orthodontic treatment can help close certain gaps between teeth. Your dentist will assess the cause of the gaps and recommend an appropriate solution.
Yes. Adults can undergo orthodontic treatment if they have suitable oral health and meet the requirements for their chosen treatment.
Maintain regular brushing and clean carefully around your orthodontic appliances. Your dental team will provide guidance on maintaining good oral hygiene throughout treatment.
Retainers are commonly recommended to help maintain your teeth in their new positions after treatment. Your dentist will explain your retention options.
A consultation at Regency House Dental Clinic will allow your dentist to assess your teeth and bite, discuss your goals and recommend suitable orthodontic options.
