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The need for an orthodontist in Edgware

If you are one of the many adults living in the UK with misaligned teeth, then we want you to know that we understand the difficulties you may experience daily, as you struggle to maintain a high standard of oral hygiene that will allow you to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Your personal fight to attain high-quality oral health is a constant one and it can often seem like an uphill battle, as you try your best to obtain the standard of oral health and hygiene you desire.

You may be one of the many adults who believe that the opportunity for you to receive tooth alignment treatment is long gone, as often this type of treatment is offered to people in their early teenage years. Maybe you were offered treatment but decided not to engage with it as a youth, but that does not mean you cannot engage as an adult.

At Katz and Madhok Orthodontics our orthodontist in Edgware wants adults to clearly understand that it is never too late to engage with tooth alignment treatment, you can gain the perfectly aligned teeth and the improvements in oral hygiene you desire.

Gaining the benefits of perfectly aligned teeth

If you decide to go ahead with tooth alignment treatment, we are certain you will feel the benefits of the results. It is well known that those living with misaligned, crooked, or protruding teeth tend to suffer from a greater occurrence of common dental issues, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or plaque build-up. By straightening your teeth, we make them easy to navigate with a toothbrush and easier to keep clean, this will then help to increase the standard of oral hygiene you enjoy and reduce the risks from common dental issues.

As a leading orthodontist in Edgware, we understand that many of our patients are looking for a discreet way to gain the teeth they desire, as they may wish to keep the fact they are receiving alignment treatment private. We can give our patients the reassurance they need that treatment can be provided to them that is discreet and we be invisible to the eyes of others, there are several options available in these cases.

Your consultation

If you decide you wish to investigate tooth alignment treatment, we will invite you to attend a consultation appointment, where we can examine your teeth and gums so we can assess your needs. At this appointment, we will take you through your option and allow you to clearly understand the benefits of each before making a decision.

We may also offer you advice about ways to improve your oral hygiene standard prior to treatment, and this may include recommending a visit to a dental hygienist. You will need to maintain a good quality of oral hygiene throughout your treatment, as this will help lessen any risks from common dental issues.

The orthodontist in Edgware may also take x-rays of your mouth area to aid them in the creation of your alignment treatment, which should be completed within twelve to eighteen months.Katz & Madhok Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice located in North West London.