Straight Teeth

TEETH STRAIGHTENING PERTH

Crooked, crowded, widely spaced or protruding teeth can be common in children and adults alike, and may be caused by either tooth irregularities, a jaw misalignment or a combination of both.

Teeth straightening moves teeth into alignment to create a more balanced bite, making it easier to keep them clean and lower oral health risks.

At EVP Dental in Perth's East Victoria Park, we offer a range of teeth straightening services for teens and adults including modern braces and Inivsalign® clear aligners.

What Are the Benefits of Teeth Straightening?

Misaligned bites don't always cause oral health problems, but straightening your teeth can have a range of benefits beyond aesthetics:

• Chew food easier
• Brush and floss teeth easier
• Speech issues may be lessened
• Breathing easier may help to alleviate risks associated with sleep apnoea
• Lowers your risk of developing decay and gum disease
• Lowers your risk of developing TMJ pain or a grinding habit
• Less unnecessary wear and risk of weakening or chipping teeth
• Lowers your risk of an injury associated with protruding teeth 

Teeth Straightening Options Perth

A consultation with our qualified dentists will allow us to determine your individual teeth straightening needs so we can recommend a suitable treatment plan.

If your orthodontic issues are more complex, we may refer you to a specialist orthodontist in Perth. At EVP Dental, our dentists provide teeth straightening with:

• Damon (metal) braces
• Invisalign® aligners
• Invisalign® Go aligners

We also recommend wearing a retainer after completing an orthodontic treatment plan, to help keep teeth in their new place.

Modern Braces

The thought of traditional metal braces might be off-putting, but modern braces today are smaller, less noticeable and designed to feel more comfortable in the mouth compared to those of the past. That being said, it can still take a few weeks or longer to get used to life with braces, and they can impact on eating and oral hygiene.

Modern braces can be the best treatment option to help balance and align your bite, as well as straightening your teeth.

Talk to one of our dentists about teeth straightening and they will help you understand the differences between braces and clear aligners.

Invisalign® & Invisalign® Go

Our certified Invisalign® providers in East Victoria Park are qualified to provide teeth straightening using Invisalign® and Invisalign® Go clear aligners, a leading alternative to metal braces.

Rather than being fixed to teeth, these aligners can be removed when you eat, brush and floss, so they have minimal impact on your lifestyle. Made from transparent plastic, they can also be virtually invisible on the teeth.

• Invisalign GO - Treatment time between 3 and 6 months
• Full Invisalign - Treatment time between 18 months and 3 years

Retainers

After your teeth are straightened, we'll provide a retainer that helps to hold your new smile in place for the long term. 

Often the reason why patients experience an orthodontic relapse with teeth straightening treatment is because they don’t continue to wear their retainers after braces or aligners come out.

Retainers may need to be worn all day, every day after braces or aligners come out, or alternatively overnight. Our dentists will advise you about how often and how long you need to wear a retainer for.

Teeth Straightening risks

Risks associated with teeth straightening:

Braces:

• Soreness after adjustments
• Irritation or ulcers in the mouth
• Increased risk of cavities if cleaning is inadequate
• Rare root shortening or enamel damage

Clear aligners:

• Pressure and mild discomfort when switching trays
• Temporary changes in speech or saliva
• Risk of non-compliance or misplacing trays, affecting treatment timeline

Orthodontic treatments can be highly effective, and your dentist or orthodontist will guide you to minimise risks and maintain oral health throughout treatment. Although not considered a risk, it’s important to understand that once your aligner treatment is complete, a night-time retainer will be required long term to prevent your teeth from moving out of position.

Book a consultation for teeth straightening in Perth

If you want to know more about teeth straightening in our East Victoria Park clinic, or you're ready to begin treatment towards a straighter and healthier smile, contact our team at EVP Dental today.

Call us on 08 9470 3944 or send us a enquiry and we'll schedule a consultation at a time that's good for you.