At 61 Dental, we understand that undertaking any form of cosmetic dentistry is a big deal. Here at our dental practice in Stockport, braces are our central focus and we make sure we get it right.

Our practice

Our state-of-the-art practice based in Gatley uses the very latest advances in dental technology. We provide a wide range of procedures, including general, preventive and cosmetic dentistry – everything to help you get the happy smile you deserve.

Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with all treatment facilities available at ground floor level. We are open every weekday from 8:30am until 5:30pm, closing at 2:30pm on Fridays.

We pride ourselves on having a modern, yet classic and comfortable dental practice, where you get the extra special treatment required you make your visit as pleasant as possible.

You are special to us

61 Dental understands that all patients have individual needs, depending on their prior worries or concerns, their medical history and their dental requirements. We make sure that our assessment procedure is thorough. We only ever offer evidence-based, tried and tested treatments, performed by our highly trained staff, so you can rest assured you will are in safe hands.

Teeth straightening

In Stockport, braces are offered in a variety of convenient new options –highly visible, uncomfortable, fixed metal braces are a thing of the past.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a new form of brace. The name stems from its clear nature; so these braces are practically invisible. You don’t need to tell anyone you are wearing braces if you don’t want to! They are also fully removable. The Invisalign process works by wearing several braces over time, replaced fortnightly to gradually and gently move the teeth into place.

Quick Straight Teeth

Coming soon to 61 Dental in Stockport, braces have a new form – Quick Straight Teeth. This new system gives you straight teeth in a much shorter time, by only concentrating on the front 6 to 8 teeth. With quicker laboratory turnaround times, this method is one of the quickest available.

So if you are looking for high quality braces in Stockport, look no further than 61 Dental. Contact us to speak to one of our friendly staff today.

Many of us have teeth that are crowded or crooked. Having teeth straightened or moved into a better position with braces in Stockport is easy at 61 Dental. This can improve their appearance and the way the teeth bite together, while also making them easier to clean.

Why choose braces?

Braces are a great solution for anyone wanting to improve their look or overall dental health.

An incorrect bite can lead to tooth damage, strain on the jaw muscles, joint problems and sometimes even headaches. Such problems are best corrected in childhood, but more and more adults are opting for braces in Stockport, and there are several types to choose from.

The different types of braces in Stockport

A fixed brace has brackets and bands which are temporarily stuck to the teeth. A flexible wire joins all the brackets, allowing the teeth to be moved. You can’t take the appliance out yourself; however our dentists can do that for you. Fixed braces can be made of metal, plastic or ceramic.

Removable braces are used for simple treatments. A removable brace has delicate wires and springs attached, which move the teeth using gentle pressure. It can be taken out and cleaned.

‘Invisible braces’ or aligners are a series of specially made, slightly different, clear plastic moulds that fit over the teeth. Each mould is worn for two weeks before being replaced with the next one. They can be easily removed for eating, drinking and cleaning.

How long does treatment take?

This depends on how severe the problem is, and can be anything from a few months to two-and-a-half years. Most people can be treated in one to two years. When treatment is finished the teeth need to be held in position for a time using appliances called retainers, which hold the teeth in position while the surrounding gum and bone settles. The retainers can be removable or fixed, depending on the original problem.

At 61 Dental in Stockport, braces are of the highest quality, and we do our utmost to ensure that your treatment with us is as pleasant as is possible.

Drop in, phone or email us to find out more and set up an initial consultation.

Metal braces are far from the only option for modern-day tooth straightening. At 61 Dental in Stockport we appreciate that the mere thought of a fixed metal appliance can be enough of a barrier to treatment to put many adults off, which is why we offer some subtler alternatives.

It is always beneficial to straighten your teeth, whatever your age and however slight your concern may seem. Straightening your teeth improves your dental hygiene by making them easier to keep clean. Combined with an effective home brushing and flossing regime and regular visits to your Stockport dentist and hygienist, improving the alignment of your teeth can reduce your chances of gum disease and tooth decay, which can both cause tooth loss.

Stockport braces and aligners

When you come into 61 Dental in Stockport for a tooth straightening consultation, you will be seen by an experienced cosmetic dentist, who will perform a clinical examination to work out whether braces or aligners will best suit your needs.

We have carried out many successful adult tooth straightening procedures at our Stockport dental practice, so you can rest assured that we will find the perfect solution to suit your needs.

Depending on your clinical needs – the type and amount of correction required – your Stockport dentist may recommend. . .

Quick Straight Teeth

As the name suggests, Quick Straight Teeth are designed for rapid improvement of tooth alignment. These fixed braces work rapidly to correct issues affecting the front six to eight teeth – those that show when you smile – and are next-to invisible, so that most people won’t notice them during daily life.

Invisalign

This is a popular alternative to fixed braces at our Stockport practice. Indeed, Invisalign has been used to successfully straighten more than three million patients’ teeth worldwide to date. Treatment involves the use of a series of clear, removable aligners to gently guide the teeth into a better position. You can take them out for eating, drinking, and cleaning, and they won’t be spotted in everyday life.

Inman Aligner

A single-use clear aligner, the Inman Aligner has a unique design that enables rapid correction of protrusion and crowding of the front teeth.

At 61 Dental in Stockport, we offer subtle braces and clear, removable aligners designed to straighten adult teeth. The benefits of teeth straightening are always more than just aesthetic, and at our Stockport clinic we appreciate that there is a need for discretion as well as efficiency when it comes to adult tooth straightening.

Straightening your teeth make them easier to keep clean. When there are fewer areas in which dental plaque can gather, your home tooth brushing and flossing routine can become more effective. As long as you also visit your Stockport dentist and hygienist on a regular basis, using either braces or aligners to straighten your teeth can significantly boost your oral hygiene, cutting your risk of both gum disease and tooth decay.

Stockport braces and aligners

When you come into 61 Dental in Stockport for a tooth straightening consultation, your dentist will perform a thorough examination in order to work out which treatment option to suit your needs.

Among the orthodontic options at our Stockport dental practice are:

Quick Straight Teeth

Quick Straight Teeth is a fast-acting system of cosmetic braces, which are designed to correct mild to moderate issues affecting the front teeth in just a few months. It is the front teeth – those that show in your smile, in other words – which the majority of adults who come to 61 Dental in Stockport are concerned about.

These braces have clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, to blend in seamlessly with the natural colour of your teeth, making them practically invisible in everyday life.

Invisalign

A popular alternative to fixed braces at our Stockport dental practice, treatment with Invisalign involves using a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth into a better position.

No special hygiene techniques are required with this treatment, because you take the aligners out to clean and to brush your teeth as normal. They are also removed for eating and drinking, but should be worn for 20-22 hours per day.

Inman Aligner

The Inman Aligner is a single removable appliance, which has a very thin wire but is otherwise entirely invisible.

In 2016, metal braces are far from the only option available to adults who want straighter teeth. At 61 Dental in Stockport we appreciate that discretion is an important part of adult tooth straightening, so we offer subtler routes to a better-aligned smile.

At our Stockport dental practice we are keen to emphasise that improving the alignment of your teeth is never just about aesthetics. Whilst it may be cosmetic concerns that first bring you into 61 Dental in Stockport for a teeth straightening consultation, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that treatment will also bring benefits to your dental and general health.

In the simplest of terms, straighter teeth are easier to keep clean. When there are fewer hard-to-reach gaps in which plaque can build up, your chances of developing gum disease and tooth decay will be reduced – as long as you have an effective brushing and flossing routine and visit your Stockport dentist and hygienist on a regular basis, of course.

Because both these conditions can lead to tooth loss, and because gum disease has been linked to a wide range of general health concerns, anything you can do to reduce your risk of developing them is a positive step.

Stockport braces and aligners

At 61 Dental in Stockport we offer teeth straightening treatment using both discreet braces and clear, removable aligners. Your dentist will determine what will work best for your individual needs.

Quick Straight Teeth

Quick Straight Teeth are a popular system of discreet braces that are made from clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires. This means that they blend in very well with the natural colour of your teeth. They work on the front six to eight teeth – those that show when you smile – and work in just a few short months.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a system of clear, removable aligners that are a popular alternative to braces. They can correct a wider range of orthodontic issues than some systems of cosmetic braces, and they are good for oral hygiene because you take them out to eat, drink, and clean.

Inman Aligner

This single aligner is excellent for correcting protrusion/crowding of the front teeth quickly and discreetly.

Metal braces are not the only option for patients who want to straighten their teeth. At 61 Dental in Stockport we believe that subtlety is key when it comes to adult teeth straightening, which is why we offer both fixed and removable orthodontic appliances that are highly discreet – as well as highly effective.

Lots of adults dream of straighter teeth, but many are put off by the thought of having to wear metal “train-track” style braces. However, 21st Century orthodontics are designed with discretion in mind, meaning that it is now possible to improve the alignment of your teeth without a glint of metal in sight. What’s more, many of these appliances work far more quickly than traditional braces do, too.

Stockport braces and aligners

Come into 61 Dental Stockport for a teeth straightening consultation and your dentist will conduct a thorough clinical examination to determine the type and amount of correction you need. This will determine whether fixed braces or removable aligners will be the best treatment option.

Depending on your clinical situation, your Stockport dentist may recommend:

Quick Straight Teeth

Quick Straight Teeth are braces with a difference; although they are fixed to your teeth for the duration of treatment, few people will notice them because they comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires. This means they will be largely invisible in day-to-day life.

These braces also act far more quickly than their metal counterparts. Again depending on your clinical situation (the type and amount of straightening needed) typical treatment times with Quick Straight Teeth braces are between four and 24 weeks.

Inman Aligner

A reliable alternative to fixed appliances, the Inman Aligner is a single appliance that works very quickly to correct issues with the front teeth. This aligner can be used to treat crowded, crooked, or protruding front teeth, as well as cases of adult relapse.

Invisalign

For more extensive correction, our Stockport dental practice also offers treatment with Invisalign. This treatment involves the use of a series of clear, removable aligners, which gradually move your teeth into a better position. You change your aligner every fortnight as your teeth move.