There are a lot of aligners and braces on the market in London’s W.1, each having their own advantages and disadvantages, each claiming to be better than the next, but is there one of them that lays claim to doing the job in as little as 6 weeks? Well the Inman Aligner does and in a very unique way, making it the choice of aligner for most adults. Because of its design and unique mechanism, it can only be used on teeth at the front of the mouth. A thin bar on the outside of the teeth applies external pressure, whilst a coiled spring on the inside operates in the opposite way. The soft, rocking movement this creates, ‘to and fro’, gently squeezes the teeth into place, very efficiently and rapidly. The aligner is also removable making it very hygienic and sociable, and unlike clear braces, there is only one aligner for the whole treatment. But for adults, it’s a godsend. Treatment time at the most is 16 weeks- that’s under 4 months out of the year to plan the treatment around holidays, weddings or Christmas, and starting at around £1400, it’s a very attractive option.
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November 13th, 2010Posted in Orthodontic Treatment | Comments Off
Straight teeth for your wedding with Six-Month Smile braces from West London dentist
November 17th, 2009
Everybody wants to have straight teeth and a perfect smile but many people who want to have straight teeth are put off by the though of having to wear braces for as much as three years. Conventional fixed metal braces are a large sacrifice to make to have straight teeth but now there is a wider choice of modern braces that are discreet and fast-acting. One of the latest innovations in the field of orthodontic teeth straightening is Six-Month Smile braces. The Six-Month Smile treatment can be used to treat a variety of orthodontic straightening needs including problems with crowding, spacing and all forms of bite alignment.
The obvious benefits of the Six-Month treatment is that it only takes, and yes you’ve guessed it, six-months to straighten teeth. This is an improvement on average of 75 per cent when compared to more traditional braces. But there are also other benefits to the Six-Month Smile brace. The wires are small, discreet and tooth coloured and very hard to spot unless standing up close to the patient’s mouth. Also, because of the gentle repositioning of teeth discomfort is kept to a minimum. Perhaps more importantly though is that it costs only half the price of other braces, including Invisalign clear plastic braces.
If you decide to opt for the Six-Month treatment a dentist will first assess your teeth using photographs, x-rays and dental moulds. The dentists will then be able to tell you whether the braces are suitable for your teeth. If the treatment is suitable you will be fitted with the small, white brackets that are manufactured at the Six-Month laboratory in the United States. Once fitted you will require short ten-minute appointments every month so that the dentist can assess your progress.
The braces utilise the very latest technology to achieve such rapid results. So quick is the treatment that many patients are using it to straighten teeth before an important social occasion such as a wedding. Because the wires and brackets are all discreet it means patients can generally avoid the stigma attached to wearing braces, especially if in later life.
If you are considering orthodontic teeth straightening but can’t face the prospect of up to three years with a mouth full of unseemly metal, then ask a West London dentist whether the Six-Month Smile treatment would be suitable to straighten your teeth.
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Flexible discreet teeth straightening with Clearstep from London W1 dentist
November 7th, 2009
Clearstep braces represent a leap towards very discreet, affordable and quick orthodontic treatment. The Clearstep system is a series of one-millimetre thick see-through retainers worn by the patient to gradually reposition teeth that are incorrectly placed. By applying gentle pressure on the incorrectly positioned teeth over time, they will gradually move into line with the others. Clearstep can be used to treat all sorts of orthodontic issues ranging from overcrowding to over-spaced teeth and everything in between.
Clearstep braces are incredibly discreet because they are made from almost invisible transparent plastic. When compared to the old style wire and bracket metal braces they are an almost unrecognisable form of treatment. We all remember the old fixed metal braces. The ugly, uncomfortable and messy braces that were routinely fitted to teenagers are now hopefully a thing of the past as new technology such as Clearstep offers far superior alternatives. Clearstep braces also offer a greater degree of flexibility, as the braces are completely removable. This means they can be taken out for meal times, teeth cleaning and important social or professional occasions. This flexibility reduces the impact on the patient’s life and limits the degree of sacrifice needed for straighter teeth. It is also possible to complement the Clearstep system with a whitening gel applied to the retainer. This helps to remove the appearance of stains from teeth during straightening, meaning the teeth will be straight and white at the end of treatment.
Cleastep really does have the advantage in all areas when compared to more conventional straightening methods. It is far less uncomfortable to wear, far more discreet and the level of flexibility offered is second to none in orthodontic straightening.
The cost of treatment varies depending on several factors, such as where and who performs the treatment. The degree of straightening needed by the patient can also determine the cost but it is a fair estimate that a full treatment will cost between £1,500 and £2,500. You can make an appointment to discuss prices further with a London W1 dentist.
Central London straightens teeth with discreet Invisalign braces
October 8th, 2009
Invisible braces had existed for many years but many dentists were reluctant to use them because of their limited success rate. Then in 1999 Align Technologies introduced the Invisalign system. These new, clear plastic braces were not just discreet but also produced results.
For patients who require orthodontic teeth straightening the idea of wearing an ugly and uncomfortable metal brace for the best part of two years is not a pleasant one. Added to this, most patients who require teeth straightening are in their teenage years, when straightening is most effective. It has always seemed cruel to inflict braces on patients who are in their most difficult and turbulent years of emotional development. At a time when you don’t want to be singled out, a metal brace can do just that.
Until Invisalign braces came out, plastic braces were more or less ineffectual to all but a small percentage of patients. Invisalign braces have proven to be far more effective. The system involves wearing a consecutive series of braces, on average about twenty, each making a small adjustment to the position of the teeth, which gradually straightens them. Each clear retainer is worn for about two to three weeks, but again this varies with each patient.
The retainers are made form one millimetre thick clear plastic that is constructed using the very latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays. The computer aided manufacture also means that the retainers can be constructed to incredible degrees of accuracy. The retainers also have the added advantage of being completely removable which means that certain foods are not off limits like with conventional braces.
Invisalign treatments last slightly longer than metal braces on average, but the added level of discretion is increasingly making them the retainer of choice. The retainers are so discreet that it is hard to tell if someone is wearing them unless standing very close. This discretion can be invaluable to teenage patients, and to older patients wishing to avoid the stigma of wearing braces.
If you think you may be a suitable candidate for teeth straightening and can’t face the sacrifice of wearing an unseemly metal brace, ask a Central London dentist about Invisalign braces and you could achieve the straight teeth you’ve always wanted with maximum discretion.
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