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West London dentists offer patients a revolutionary way to straighten teeth: Inman aligners

August 3rd, 2011

One of the many nightmares which can face teenagers is the prospect of having to wear a metal brace for several years. These unsightly devices are incredibly effective at straightening out all manner of alignment complaints when it comes to teeth, but they don’t look great and have left many adolescents with self confidence issues during their period of treatment. This problem has been solved thanks to the experts at Inman who have come up with a far more discreet way to straighten out smiles.

The real genius of Inman aligners is the fact that the working part of the devices is hidden behind the front teeth. Instead of using a series of metal brackets and wires, Inman aligners use a coiled spring that is situated behind the front teeth. This spring pushes the front teeth against a straightening bar, the only visible part of an Inman aligner.

Inman aligners can straighten out a smile in just six months flat. Compare this to the two years that metal braces usually need to be worn for and it is no wonder that increasing numbers of patients in the United Kingdom are opting for Inman aligners to create a beautiful, straight smile. They are suitable for patients of all ages and if you are no longer a teenager, this should not put you off from considering wearing an Inman aligner to straighten your smile.

Have a chat with your West London dentist next time you are at the surgery for a check up. You can ask them all about the way that Inman aligners work and find out about the practicalities and costs involved.

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City of London dentists offer Six Months Smile treatment to patients with crooked teeth

May 1st, 2011

There are a number of options for those who are concerned about the alignment of their teeth. The traditional brace has been the mainstay of such treatment for many years but there are also a number of newer procedures on the market now too. The reasons for correcting crooked or misaligned teeth are twofold. Many people are simply unhappy with the way their smile looks if it is not perfectly straight. There is also the consideration that a misaligned bite can be a contributing factor in patients grinding their teeth in their sleep.

Whatever your reason for wanting to straighten out your smile, Six Months Smile is an interesting new treatment that is being offered by many dentists in the United Kingdom that is quick, convenient and affordable. The first major advantage of Six Months Smile over traditional metal braces is that the treatment is able to be completed in just six months for many patients. This is a significant improvement on the length of time that traditional braces take: sometimes eighteen months or two years.

Six Months Smile is an incredibly discreet way to correct alignment issues. Although it uses brackets and wires in the same way as traditional braces, these brackets and wires are able to be matched to the colour of your surrounding teeth. This represents and innovation in dentistry that is worth shouting about and many patients have been delighted at the fact they can now treat their crooked teeth with a product that is far less unsightly than the only option in the past. If your City of London dentist is registered with Six Months Smile, this may be something that you can pursue.

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West London dentists straighten teeth and improve smiles with Invisalign braces

March 27th, 2011

Metal braces have been the stalwart of teeth straightening for many years now. Although they are always effective they can cause discomfort for patients who find them unsightly and yet have to wear them for several years. This could be especially difficult for teenagers who already experience enough social awkwardness with a mouth full of metal as well. Thankfully there are new options available for teeth straightening.

The clear material that Invisalign braces are made from will eliminate that feeling of social awkwardness as even your closest friends will barely notice that there is anything in your mouth. They lose nothing in effectiveness by being see through however. They are individually made to fit the unique shape of your mouth and this can be done quickly, using digital imaging technology, rather than dental putty and moulds.

Invisalign braces need to be worn for at least twenty two hours a day but you can take them out whenever you need to, perhaps at meal times or if you have an important social occasion. Even if your do choose to wear them during meal times they are easily cleaned. This is a vast improvement on metal braces whose wires and brackets were a magnet for food to get trapped in and could be most awkward to clean.

Invisalign braces are simply replaced as and when you need them so there is no tightening involved. The new one you receive will just be slightly tight so that the adjustment process of your teeth continues. If your West London dentist is registered with Invisalign you can have a free consultation to see if it is the right choice for you. Take the first step towards a brilliant, straight smile.

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Straight teeth without spoiling your smile with Invisalign from City of London dentist

August 11th, 2010

Braces can often be a very scary prospect for a teenager. The adolescent years are very difficult at the best of times so anything that can make you stand out from the crowd or attract negative attention can be very traumatic. This was often the case with the old style metal braces, which, let’s be honest, were hardly the most conspicuous of designs.

Thankfully, over the past ten years or so, a number of new orthodontic treatments have sprung up offering patients an alternative to wearing fixed braces. This has included the Inman aligner with its super-fats results, and Six Month Smile braces with their tooth coloured wires and brackets. However, one treatment stands out as the most efficient when it comes to discreet treatment.

Invisalign braces are made from one-millimetre thick clear plastic, which is almost impossible to see when in the mouth. This means that it is now possible to have your teeth straightened without anybody ever knowing. Not only is this a bonus for younger patients but also for older, professional patients who want to have straighter teeth without having to face the stigma of wearing braces in the workplace.

Not only are the Invisalign braces discreet, they are also fast-acting, with treatment being on average six-months shorter than with traditional braces. The Invisalign system uses a series of removable retainer braces over the course of the treatment each making a slight adjustment to the teeth. In all about twenty-five retainers are needed but this can vary according to individual needs. The fact that they are removable also means that the teeth are easier to clean and that they can be taken out for important occasions and sport. Ask a City of London dentist for more information.

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Invisible braces for teens with Invisalign Teen from West London dentist

December 15th, 2009

Being a teenager isn’t easy at the best of times but being told you have to wear braces to straighten your teeth can be an added burden in the most emotionally unstable of developing years. Metal braces can make you stand out from the crowd and cause a loss of self-confidence and esteem at a time when you need it most. This was the thinking behind the development of Invisalign Teen invisible braces, by orthodontists who specialise in teenage patients.

Invisalign braces are made from one millimetre thick clear plastic that is virtually impossible to see unless standing very close to the patient. This completely reduces the visual impact of conventional braces minimising the impact on the life of the patient. This is also achieved in other ways, as the retainers are completely removable meaning they can be taken out for eating and social activities. Each retainer is worn for a period of two weeks before it is replaced with another computer-designed and manufactured brace. Each retainer makes small adjustment to gradually move teeth into the desired position providing beautiful straight teeth.

The limited impact means that teenagers are more inclined to wear the braces than they are other removable straighteners. Invisalign Teen braces also come with special tabs that indicate how long the brace has been worn for, so parents can check if their child has been wearing the brace for the correct amount of time. This and other innovations such as allowing for the development of further molars make the Invisalign Teen brace the brace of choice for parents and teenagers alike. West London dentists are using the Invisalign system to produce discreet straightening to achieve perfect life-long smiles.

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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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Straight teeth in six weeks with Inman aligner form London W1 dentist

November 1st, 2009

The Inman aligner is the very latest fast-acting orthodontic appliance that can straighten teeth in a fraction of the time it takes conventional metal braces and clear plastic retainers.

Teeth straightening is a very common orthodontic treatment that has seen many advances in the last twenty years. It used to be that metal braces were the only option for straightening. These were ugly and uncomfortable. Then came the advent of transparent braces which were discreet but lacked some of the straightening power of the metal braces. This often meant that treatment had to last up to two years.

The Inman aligner offers treatment that combines the best of both worlds; the straightening power of metal braces and the discretion of invisible retainers. It works by placing a metal bar in front of the teeth and then using the power of a coiled spring to create space and push the teeth forward into position. The only visible part of the aligner is the slim metal bar across the front of the teeth. This removes a lot of the embarrassment and loss of confidence associated with wearing intrusive metal braces, especially for patients in their difficult and emotionally sensitive teenage years. It also means older patients are not subjected to the stigma of wearing visible braces later in life.

The Inman aligner usually shows results between six and sixteen weeks, which is astonishingly fast for an orthodontic appliance. It can cause some discomfort when initially installed but this is common to all dental appliances and will usually fade after the first week. It can, however, be removed which gives it an extra element of flexibility and can be taken out for an important meeting or social occasion.

Although it is not always suitable for serious cases of overcrowding, which may require a lengthier treatment with metal braces, the Inman aligner is perfect for putting the finishing touches to straight teeth. It is ideal for more mature patients who are bothered by some small overcrowding issues and wants to go that extra mile to have straight teeth. Ask a London W1 dentist about how effective the Inman aligner could be for you at your next dental appointment.

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Pain-free Damon braces form City of London dentist

October 20th, 2009

As technology progresses in all fields, equipment tends to get smaller and more efficient. The same is true of dental technology and is particularly useful for the purposes of orthodontic treatment. For years the only option for patients was to have the intrusive and uncomfortable old-style metal braces, but in the last few years advances have been made that has made the wearing of braces more tolerable. One system in particular offers rapid and discreet orthodontic brace treatment. Damon braces offer patients friction-free wires and brackets for a more comfortable straightening experience. It also has the advantage of not requiring as many painful extractions before application for it to be effective, which can be one of the major drawbacks for conventional braces. In place of extractions, Damon braces use palatal expanders to increase the room for overcrowded teeth to straighten.

To increase the speed of treatment, Damon braces use special self-ligating wires and a friction-free movement mechanism. On average Damon braces achieve results six-months faster than ordinary metal braces and the self-ligating wires remove the need for regular tightening which can be an uncomfortable experience for patients. Damon braces do also not require metal or elastic ties which are often the cause for soft tissue irritation. Elastic wires can also be the cause of bacteria build up in the mouth because they are very difficult to clean properly. This bacteria can cause tooth decay, gum disease and staining of the teeth. This means that Damon braces also help to preserve the oral health of the patient while straightening the teeth.

Although it must be said that Damon braces are not as discreet as invisible retainer or other metal retainers on the market, they are more discreet than the old metal braces. Because parts of the brackets are made form ceramic and clear plastic they definitely do reduce the visual impact of a metal brace. They also have the advantage of working in a much shorter time period.

Damon braces cost slightly more than normal orthodontic braces but because of the speed and comfort of the procedure, more and more patients are choosing to use the Damon system. Ask a City of London dentist about Damon braces and straighten your teeth without the pain.

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