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Cosmetic teeth straightening can truly transform lives, offering a confidence boost without traditional braces or drawn-out treatment times. Whether you prefer a tooth-coloured fixed brace or the discretion of nearly invisible aligners, we are here to guide you to the perfect smile.
What are your options for straightening in Cardiff?
When it comes to cosmetic teeth straightening, few practices can match our experience. From the efficiency of Six Month Smiles to the flexibility of Invisalign, we offer tailored solutions to help you achieve a smile you’ll love.
Teeth straightening covers a range of orthodontic procedures that try to correct teeth and jaw alignment to lead to better teeth, smile and bite.
Straightening procedures have grown in popularity particularly over the past five or so years. Modern clear aligners and tooth-coloured fixed braces are much less visible and more comfortable than devices of old.
While the aesthetic benefits of a straighter smile are obvious, it can also:
Teeth straightening has plenty of benefits, but it’s not without its challenges. Treatment typically takes around six months, so it’s not a “quick fix.” You may experience mild discomfort and need to maintain good brushing and oral hygiene throughout. Avoiding certain foods while wearing the straightening devices can help prevent issues. Some patients notice slight tooth sensitivity or gum soreness at the beginning, but these symptoms usually fade quickly. If you need support, we’re always here to offer advice—whether over the phone or in person
Teeth straightening is a safe procedure but it should always be done by an experienced Cosmetic Dentist or orthodontist. Our skilled team has transformed thousands of smiles across Cardiff!
A word about safety and ‘DIY’ kits
‘DIY’ and ‘at-home’ straightening kits can appear convenient, but straightening should always be carried out under the supervision of a dental professional.
Though a relatively straightforward procedure, all treatments, including straightening carry a risk if not properly planned at the start. Things can go wrong if x-rays are not taken and consideration is not given to the general heath of your teeth, gums and jaws.
Dr. Oliver Spencer Associate Dentist
GDC Number 79368
Qualification BDS University of Liverpool, 2001, United Kingdom.
Bio I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2001 and joined Bamboo in 2016.
I’m very passionate about doing cosmetic treatments that provide the biggest improvements to your smiles, especially short-term orthodontics such as Invisalign and Six Month Smiles as well as veneers.
I love seeing the transformations we’ve done over the years.
Getting your teeth straightened can depend on the specific procedure you choose, but we’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure it’s convenient, safe, and done with an enormous amount of care. Typically, the treatment journey will look a little something like this:
Your initial consultation
After being welcomed by the reception and nursing team, our Cosmetic Dentists will get to know you a little before examining your teeth and jaws, possibly taking x-rays, photographs and a 3D digital scan to build up a picture of your current teeth. They’ll discuss with you your expectations, and outline the available options, talking about the pro’s and con’s of each option. This will form a treatment plan which includes the type of procedure recommended, an explanation of how long this will take, and how many appointments will likely be required. It’s your chance to ask as many questions as you need
Application of straightening device
Once the treatment plan is agreed upon, you will have an appointment for your chosen orthodontic appliance to be fitted. If you are getting Six Month Smiles, this is when the brackets will be bonded to your teeth and wires placed. If you are getting clear aligners, you’ll have your composite attachments placed and receive enough Invisalign aligners to get you through to your next appointment. You will have a whole bunch of instructions and tips on how to live with your straightening treatment before you leave the appointment.
Ongoing adjustment and progress monitoring
Depending on your treatment, you’ll meet with us every 4-8 weeks to monitor progress, and possibly switch to a new set of aligners depending on your progress and how your teeth are moving. During this time, it’s crucial to maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing and flossing, as well as avoiding certain foods and drinks – we’ll advise you on these don’t worry. Your Six Month Smiles brace will need adjusting and monitoring on average every 4 weeks.
Removal of straightening device
Once your cosmetic dentist determines that your teeth have moved into the desired positions and also that you are happy with the tooth positions your braces will be removed, or you will finish your final set of aligners. This is usually a cause for celebration as you get to see your new, straight smile!
It’s at this point once you’re happy, that we place your fixed retainer and also scan your teeth for the removable retainers. You will then come back to receive your whitening gels from our hygienists before seeing your cosmetic dentist again for any agreed post alignment composite bonding etc.
Follow up and aftercare
After your aligners or brace have been removed, it’s important to have a follow up appointment with your cosmetic dentist to ensure your teeth are healthy and their position is stable. We’ll recommend ways to keep your teeth and retainers clean and healthy, to ensure the best possible outcome for your smile.
Teeth straightening may seem like a daunting procedure, but with patience and the right cosmetic dentist and patient relationship, the results are often life-changing.
“I had the Six Month Smiles treatment as I had braces when I was younger but regretted not using my retainer. I can’t thank Sam enough for his patience in working to achieve the natural smile I wanted. Wish I’d done it sooner!”
We’ve created countless new smiles in Wales and beyond with teeth straightening in Cardiff and we’re ready to transform your smile next too. Take a look through some of the kind words our patients have shared about us.
There are an array of options for getting your teeth straightened, and understanding the pros and cons of each procedure can be confusing.
At Bamboo, we work around our patients, not the other way around. So we’re here to help and support you choose the most effective option for your teeth. We’re founded on the premise that everyone should have the opportunity to show pride in their smile!
That’s why we’re open six days a week, offer affordable payment plans, and try to remove any barrier to treatment for our patients. This has made us Cardiff’s most chosen, most trusted, and most awarded provider of teeth straightening, with 1000+ TrustPilot reviews. Our treatments are driven by what our patients want and then delivered by our expert cosmetic dentists according to top-notch leading edge principles of dental science.
Depending on how which straightening procedure you choose, teeth straightening can cost as little as £1595. We offer payment plans to make this more affordable and convenient for you – subject to age and status, minimum spend applies.
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