Clearstep - Clearly A Step Closer To Feeling And Looking Great

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by: Sandra Birchess
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 Time: 5:02 PM
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Having straight teeth is as much about feeling and looking great as it is about dental hygiene and general good health.

Traditionally, anyone wanting straight teeth used a brace which had to be fitted with precision, were fixed and often felt uncomfortable. Not just that, even if you tried to wear something that at least looked cosmetically pleasing it tended to be noticeable. In short, people saw your brace before they saw your smile!

What's the solution? The answer is Clearstep

Clearstep is a new kind of brace that not only does the job it's supposed to do - straighten teeth - but is unobtrusive and comfortable at the same time.
There are a number of advantages in using Clearstep over traditional orthodontic treatments. These include the ability to clean your teeth properly without the worry of food being stuck in places the brush can't reach, and the ability of removing positioners when necessary.

This latter benefit is of great advantage for those who need to look their best at business meetings or social gatherings. The only requirement for removing positioners is that the straightener is worn for most of the day; the recommendation is 20 hours. Positioners can also be removed when eating and drinking.

As mentioned above, the one major disadvantage of traditional braces is that they are noticeable, which for many people, can cause embarrassment. Clearstep braces by contrast are practically invisible as the positioners are made from clear and transparent polymer material. Not just that, the technology used no longer requires wires to be tightened or adjusted; thus making the Clearstep brace far more comfortable to wear.

Who could benefit from using Clearstep?

It helps patients whose teeth are crowded or too far apart. It also helps teeth which either stick out (often referred to as buck teeth) or teeth that overlap. Clearstep also helps patients who suffer from other teeth misalignments such as misplaced midline in which the top and bottom teeth don't meet perfectly when closed.

If you feel you would benefit by using Clearstep, then it is important to visit an orthodontist that is qualified to use the system. Not everyone is qualified, so it is important to check this out first. The treatment itself takes as long as it would using traditional braces and depends on what the patient needs including how much movement of teeth is required. Generally, this is between 9 to 18 months.

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If you are wanting to get your teeth straightened then orthodontics is often the best solution, with dentists like Dentastique Cambridge offering an excellent standard of treatment.