Crooked or overlapped front teeth are very common. Although there are many theories about what causes it to happen we dont really know for sure what the main cause is. We do know that it has become much more common and severe in the last few hundred years which brings in the possibility that it is due to a change in our environment because of modern living. One theory is that it is due to changes in our diets in modern times or it could be to do with pollutants in our cities which could have caused allergies which have affected the growth of our jaws and teeth. It is also true that some patterns of abnormal development of the teeth run in families so there is may be a genetic component to the problem.

Whatever the cause it is very common to see people in their twenties and thirties whose teeth are getting worse with age. Many patients come to us from around Manchester and tell us  that their teeth used to be straight but over the last few years they have started to overlap and they are now considering tooth straightening treatments. Lots of these patients don’t want traditional braces and two of the most common choices are lingual braces or Invisalign.

Lingual braces are fixed to the inside surface and so are 100% invisible. Invisalign is a clear transparent aligner which is removable for eating and cleaning.

Mr Winston has experience in both these invisible braces systems and will happily talk you through the pros and cons of each brace type at your free initial consultation.

We are achieving great results every week with lingual braces and Invisalign along with other brace systems such as Damon braces and the Inman aligner. Mossley Dental Care is just off the M60 and is conveniently located to attract patients from all round Manchester, Stockport and Rochdale. Last week a patient came to us from Didsbury and told us that their dentist does not provide tooth straightening treatmentand wanted to have their orthodontic treatment with us. Of course we are happy for patients to continue to have their check ups at their regular dentist during their orthodontic treatment. She told us she picked our practice due to a recommendation from a friend who has recently finished Six Month Smiles treatment with us.

Mr Winston has a postgraduate degree in orthodontics and is proud to offer a high quality service.