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
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.
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.
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 




