[West Derby, 14/11/2018] These are what most people think of when hearing the word braces in Liverpool. Brackets are fixed onto the front of the teeth with dental glue, then wires are put through the brackets to pull the teeth into position.

Fixed braces at Liverpool Smile Studio

There’s not much a set of fixed metal braces can’t solve when it comes to teeth and jaw misalignment. As well as the traditional front-facing metal kind, fixed braces are also available at Liverpool Smile Studio in tooth coloured and ceramic materials that blend into the teeth.

Liverpool Smile Studio uses Six Month Smiles clear braces to get quick results for their patients. Working on the front 6-8 teeth only, these braces are effective in 4-9 months.

Another clear brace option at Liverpool Smile Studio is Fastbraces, effective in as little as 20 weeks, and suitable for both adults and teens.

Transparent aligners at Liverpool Smile Studio

These are a completely different type of brace. Aligners look like thin, plastic mouth guards and fit neatly over the teeth. Once in place, they are see-through and so are almost invisible. Unlike fixed braces, aligners push the teeth forward, rather than pulling them into place. They can also be used by adults and teens.

The most well-known brand of clear aligners is Invisalign, used by Liverpool Smile Studio. These custom-made braces have helped more than 4 million patients worldwide since they first came onto the market 20 years ago.

Removable appliances at Liverpool Smile Studio

These braces offer minor corrections of the teeth at Liverpool Smile Studio and clip on over the teeth. They need to be removed for cleaning and for activities that may damage them, such as contact sport.

The braces dentist at Liverpool Smile Studio

Dr Jeanine McGinty is the teeth-straightening dentist at Liverpool Smile Studio. She has a particular focus on helping nervous patients. She knows how difficult some patients find it to sit in the dentist’s chair and offers a range of techniques to help her patients relax and feel at ease during treatment.