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Straight teeth without the metal with Invisalign from Central London dentist

September 14th, 2010

Have you ever thought about braces but couldn’t face the thought of having to sacrifice your smile for up to three years while they straighten your teeth? Do your teenager’s teeth need straightening but the thought of standing out from the crowd doesn’t fill them with too much joy? Then you may be interested to learn more about Invisalign braces.

Invisalign is a revolutionary new system that straightens teeth using invisible retainers so you can have the smile you want with out the metal brackets and wires spoiling your smile. The invisible retainers are made from one-millimetre thick clear plastic and are specially designed to fit your teeth. Each retainer is worn for about three weeks before it is replaced with another that has a slight adjustment. Over the course of treatment about twenty-five retainers are used in all, which gradually move the teeth into the desired position. Because the retainers are see-through they are almost impossible to notice unless standing very close to the mouth of the patient.

The other major benefit of the Invisalign system is that the braces are completely removable which means they can be taken out when cleaning the teeth. This means that you can avoid the staining that can occur when you wear fixed bracket braces. It also means that the braces can be taken out if you want to for special occasions. As long as the braces are worn for an average of twenty hours a day they will be completely effective. You can learn more about Invisalign braces from your Central London dentist at your next appointment. They can also give you more of an idea about cost, which will usually be less than traditional braces but will depend on the length of treatment needed.

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Straighter teeth with invisible Invisalign braces from West London dentist

December 2nd, 2009

Having straight teeth is fundamental to having a beautiful smile. For many of us not blessed with naturally straight teeth there is the option of orthodontic teeth straightening. This involves fitting a device around the teeth to gradually move them into the desired position. As you are surely all aware, this is called a brace and its most common form is that of a fixed metal bracket and wire system, often more commonly known as ‘train track’ braces. These fixed metal braces can be quite unattractive and very uncomfortable for the wearer but for years they were considered a necessary evil to have straighter teeth.

However, orthodontic technology has come a long way in the last ten years. There are now available a whole new range of more aesthetically pleasing straightening devices that offer a much higher degree of discretion. By far the most discreet brace available is the Invisalign retainer. Introduced in 1999 by Align Technologies, the Invisalign retainer is a one millimetre thick plastic retainer that is designed to fit over the teeth making small adjustments. Each retainer is worn for a period of two to three weeks before a new retainer is used, again with a small adjustment. In all, an average of twenty retainers are used throughout the course of the treatment, although this varies on a patient-to-patient basis.

As most braces are fitted to patients in their teenage years, the level of discretion offered by Invisalign is invaluable. In the emotionally charged and difficult teen years nobody wants to stand out from the crowd, so a virtually invisible Invisalign retainer could be perfect for straightening teeth and retaining the patient’s confidence. Similarly for more mature patients keen to avoid the stigma attached to wearing braces at a later time in life, the Invisalign system can offer teeth straightening while maintaining the patient’s mature and professional appearance. One of the other major advantages of the Invisalign system is that the braces are completely removable. This means they can be taken out for meal times and important meetings or social occasions.

Invisalign braces were not the first clear plastic retainers on the market but they are certainly the first that offer an authentic straightening power. The retainers offer the best of both worlds for patients eager to have the perfect straight toothed smile. If you are considering teeth straightening treatment, speak to a West London dentist about Invisalign braces.

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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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Visit Your City of London Dentist for Invisalign

July 19th, 2009

Uneven and irregular teeth are not new issues in dentistry. You do not have to be in the entertainment business to wish for the perfect set of teeth. Everyone dreams of the perfect smile and the all mighty has been kind enough to grant most of us with it. For the other unlucky souls, there is always invisalign.

Inviaslign or invisible braces has completely revolutionized the concept of braces. Remember the metallic frames on your teeth when you were young which gave you the less coveted title “bracy”? Owing to the discomfort and unaesthetic appeal metallic braces came with, most people would abstain from using it. When you flash a smile, braces were known to cause more damage in your personal life than normal irregular teeth would. But now the mindset is changing all thanks to invisible braces.

Invisible braces are made form nickel-titanium wires which make it difficult to spot. They are said to bring your teeth into the desired position at a much faster rate when compared to the conventional visible metallic braces. Invisible braces are increasingly finding use in correcting problems such as Hypodontia, crooked teeth and gaps between teeth. They are in vogue and are highly popular owing to the greater comfort levels they offer.

Dentists in the City of London are equipped with the latest of devices which render the process of dental treatment in a painless manner. Though the use of invisible braces relaxes the need for a more frequent dental checkup, it is always suggested that you visit your dentist once in three weeks for a complete dental checkup. It is always better to detect a problem in its rudimentary stages as the treatment is simple and cheap.

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