Clear Correct Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the area of dentistry relating to straightening or moving teeth to improve their appearance and their function. It can also help to look after the long-term health of the teeth, gums and jaw-joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all the teeth.

Dental and facial irregularities can be present in both children and adults and there are many people who have crowded or crooked teeth. The technical term for orthodontic problems is malocclusion, which simply means bad bite.

There is no doubt that improvements in personal appearance contribute to greater mental and physical well-being. Creating a beautiful smile through orthodontics is a reliable way of improving the health of your teeth as well as your self-esteem. In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success, as well as improve one’s general attitude toward life.

The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the diagnosis and identification of facial disharmony and dental abnormality, as well as design and application of appropriate treatment. Dr Pegah Ziahosseini is a qualified clinician to deliver this specialist service.

The length of treatment depends on how severe the problem is and can take anything from a few months to over 2 years. Most people can be treated in 1 or 2 years. Orthodontic appliances usually need adjusting every 4 to 6 weeks.