Do you have a question about orthodontics? You’re not the only one. At Ripley Orthodontics, our team regularly gets asked questions about types of treatment, what’s involved, and whether treatment will be painful (it’s not by the way!). To help you understand a little bit more about orthodontic treatment, we’ve put together answers to the most common questions we get asked.
What is orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on correcting the alignment of your teeth and jaws. Through the use of specialist orthodontic appliances, such as braces and Invisalign aligners, specialist orthodontists can straighten your teeth and ensure they’re in optimal alignment for your facial structure.
An orthodontist has trained as a dentist but gone on to complete further postgraduate study in the field of orthodontics. This takes an additional two to three years.
A dentist provides every day care for your teeth, fixing cavities, providing oral hygiene advice, checking for gum disease etc. An orthodontist engages in more specialist care and treatment, such as the realignment of your teeth.
No. It may be slightly uncomfortable at times, but any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter pain relief, such as that you would take for a headache.
The cost of orthodontic treatment varies for each patient. Factors that contribute to the cost of treatment includes extent of treatment required, length of treatment time, and type of appliance.
This also varies between each patient. In your tailored treatment plan we’ll outline the cost of your treatment and how long we believe it will take. To get some insight into the cost of treatment, please refer to our cost and finance page.
Very! At Ripley Orthodontics, Invisalign aligners are one of our preferred methods of orthodontic treatment. They are discreet, comfortable to wear and suit our patients well.
At Ripley Orthodontics, we use a variety of orthodontic appliances and we stand by each of them. Once we have assessed your orthodontic treatment needs, we’ll recommend the type of appliance we believe you’ll most benefit from.
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