Braces For Upper Teeth
5 minute read
When you smile or speak, your upper teeth are on display. Therefore, you want them to look as good as possible. Braces for upper teeth are a great way to align your smile.
First Of All, How Do Braces Work?
This type of orthodontic treatment corrects a variety of issues, including crossbites, overbites, open bites, crowding, crookedness and more. Available at any age, braces align your smile by exerting pressure onto the teeth, encouraging them to move into their correct position.
Lingual Braces: Fact File
- Features wires and brackets just like traditional braces
- Attaches to the inside of your teeth (tongue side)
- The most aesthetically pleasing choice
- Prices range from £3,000 to £7,000
Self-Ligating Braces: Fact File
- Uses a built-in mechanism to hold the arch-wire
- Helps to move teeth at a fast pace
- Limits the number of dentist visits
- Prices range from £2,000 to £6,000
Ceramic Braces: Fact File
- Features wires and brackets
- Metal brackets replaced with coloured ceramic
- A more subtle way to straighten teeth
- Prices range from £2,000 to £4,500
Metal Braces: Fact File
- The default choice of NHS dentists
- A low-cost tooth straightening technique
- Metal brackets
- Prices range from £1,500 to £3,000
Clear Aligners: Fact File
- Available at Smile White
- Rapidly straightens teeth without wires
- Clear, ultra-discreet tray design
- Prices range from £1,895 to £3,795
Should I Choose Fixed Braces Or Clear Aligners?
Both fixed braces and clear aligners offer advantages and disadvantages. When choosing your treatment, it is important to take into consideration the complexity of your treatment, the desired aesthetic and cost. Your local dentist will help you decide which is the most suitable.
| Fixed Braces Advantages | Fixed Braces Disadvantages | Clear Aligners Advantages | Clear Aligners Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal for complex and severe misalignments | Less aesthetically pleasing options | Short treatment times | Not suitable for severe misalignments |
| No risk of being lost or misplaced | Hard to clean | Very discreet in the mouth | Easy to lose |
| Free for individuals under the age of 18 on the NHS | Wires may cause irritation to the cheeks and gums | Removable design, meaning you can eat and clean your teeth with ease | Relies heavily on patient commitment – must be worn 20-22 hours per day |
| Widely available from orthodontists | Requires multiple visits to the dentist | Generally cheaper than fixed braces | Pain when changing trays |
Conclusion:
Straight, perfectly aligned upper teeth is easily achieved with braces. If you want to invest in clear aligners, then book an e-consultation with Smile White to kickstart your journey.
Start your journey