Treatments offered at Modwena Orthodontics

Fixed braces are made up of bands and brackets that are stuck onto each tooth. Straightening wires run between the various attachments and the teeth are moved. The fixed attachments must not be removed by the patient. The length of treatment varies between 9 months and two years although complex cases may take longer. It is extremely rare for treatment to last more than three years. The most commonly used fixed braces are made from stainless steel but we also offer aesthetic braces

Functional appliances are usually fitted to reduce the prominence of upper incisors and to improve the way the teeth bite together.
Removable functional appliances are the most popular. Two removable appliances, one over the top teeth and one over the bottom teeth, alter the bite of the teeth by holding the lower jaw forwards.

Functional appliances should be worn on a full-time basis, day and night, for about 9 -12 months. They must be removed for cleaning, swimming and contact sports. After this initial treatment period they are usually followed by fixed braces.

These are less commonly used these days but are occasionally used before fixed braces to move anindividual tooth over the bite. They have small wires on a plastic plate which is worn full time, only taken out to clean and clean the teeth.

After treatment your teeth need to be retained to keep them in the desired position , retainers are normally removable braces that are worn at night for a long period of time. Sometimes a fixed retainer is stuck to the teeth for a more permanent form of retention

Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that orthodontists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.

Incognito Orthodontic braces are the only invisible braces that are 100% customized to the shape of your teeth and to your individual orthodontic situation. Created using state-of-the-art technology, incognito Orthodontic braces are placed behind your teeth. No one will ever know you are wearing braces... unless you tell them!