Braces are a popular and efficient way to straighten teeth, but for many adults the thought of wearing an obvious orthodontic device for up to 24 months can be a significant barrier to treatment. Here at Capital Dental in Hampton, we believe that everybody deserves a beautiful smile. For that reason, we offer a number of discreet ways to straighten your teeth.

Braces versus aligners

Discreet orthodontics is one of the fastest-growing areas of 21st Century dentistry. At our Hampton practice we offer both braces and aligners as ways to straighten your teeth, without everybody having to know you are undergoing treatment. Depending on what your specific needs are, many of these devices also have significantly shorter treatment times than traditional orthodontic appliances.

When you come into our Hampton practice for a consultation, your dentist will carefully examine your teeth and will listen to what you want to achieve. Both clinical and lifestyle factors are taken into consideration when recommending aligners or braces.

Here are some of the most popular discreet orthodontic treatments at our Hampton practice:

Invisalign

Invisalign comprises a series of clear aligners, which are custom-made to fit your teeth and which you change regularly as your teeth start to move. As well as being clear, thus practically invisible in everyday life, Invisalign aligners are removable, which means they have minimal impact on your social life and make maintaining dental hygiene during treatment a piece of cake.

Cfast

Cfast are cosmetic braces comprising clear brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, which blend in with the natural colour of your teeth. They are not designed for major orthodontic correction and typically work in about six months, because they focus on the front six teeth – those that show when you smile. Because Cfast use lighter forces than standard orthodontics, treatment is more comfortable, too.