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Straightening
Teeth straightening or alignment was typically used in orthodontic treatments to bring
teeth into alignment to correct issues with overcrowding or poor bite. However
straightening and aligning the teeth is a major attraction of cosmetic dentistry as it is
fundamental in producing that perfect smile. Previously metal braces were used to force
the teeth into the desired position but these were often obtrusive, uncomfortable and
embarrassing for the patients to wear. However over the last decade a new type of
aligner has become popular that is made of transparent plastic and practically invisible.
These clear-aligners have become very popular over the last decade but so ironically
have the metal brace as it is making a come-back as a fashion accessory.