June 14th, 2010
Over the last decade there have been a number of new orthodontic straightening devices released onto the market offering improved teeth straightening without some of the sacrifices demanded by conventional braces. Perhaps the most impressive of all these new treatment methods is Invisalign. This is a system that offers patients an almost completely invisible brace minimising the visual impact that puts so many patients off wearing braces.
Invisalign uses a series of one-millimetre thick plastic retainers to gradually reposition the teeth over the course of the treatment. Each retainer is worn for as period of between two and three weeks before it is replaced by another with a slight adjustment. In all there are about twenty to thirty retainers used in the average treatment meaning that the usual length of treatment is about 18 months. This is six months shorter than the average treatment with traditional fixed metal braces.
The other major advantage of the Invisalign system is that the braces are removable. This makes cleaning the teeth easier and more effective, something that can cause problems with fixed braces. It also means that patients can remove the braces for important social and sporting occasions. As long as the brace is worn for a period of twenty hours a day it will still be equally as effective.
The fact that Invisalign braces are so low impact makes them ideal for patients in their difficult teenage years. The braces are almost impossible to see so younger patients will have no need to feel self-conscious about wearing braces. To learn more about the Invisalign system you can ask a City of London dentist for more information.
May 14th, 2010
Being told you will need braces can be a very difficult time for a young adult or teenager. We are all aware of braces and how they can look in the mouth. The traditional, train-track style metal brace is a ubiquitous cosmetic tool among teenagers but let’s face it, it isn’t exactly the most attractive thing to look at. This is the reason no one ever really wants to wear one.
However, in the last ten years or so, a number of companies have decided to try and design orthodontic straightening devices that maintained the straightening power of the brace but didn’t impact as dramatically on the aesthetic appearance of the patient. One of these new straighteners is called the Inman aligner and has been making great waves in the dental community because of its incredible speed of treatment. Inman aligners can straighten misaligned teeth in as little as six to ten weeks. Although it must be said dentists encourage you to wear it for longer to obtain more complete results.
The other advantage of the Inman aligner, other than speed of treatment, is that it is very discreet. With most of the force needed to move the teeth coming from a coil located on the tongue side of the teeth, only a small metal straightening bar is visible across the front of the teeth. The Inman aligner is also completely removable so it can be taken out for sports or even social occasions.
Although it is true that not every one is suitable for an Inman aligner, with heavily rotated teeth requiring more extensive straightening, the Inman aligner is perfect for putting the finishing touches to a smile. Many people are even using the Inman aligner for some last minute improvements before a wedding or other big social occasion. You may think that with all these benefits the Inman aligner would set you back a fortune but treatment is actually cheaper than most other straightening devices. Ask your London W1 dentist for more information.
December 16th, 2009
The Inman aligner has been described by orthodontic dentists as the ‘greatest innovation in cosmetic dentistry since the porcelain veneer’. This is a bold claim given the incredible transformative power of porcelain veneers but the results attainable using the Inman aligner do seem to suggest a revolution in orthodontic straightening.
The Inman aligner is an incredibly effective and easy way of straightening teeth with results visible in most cases in a remarkable six to sixteen weeks. If you have always wanted straighter teeth but never liked the idea of having brackets stuck to your teeth, the Inman aligner straightens quickly but is also completely removable, making eating a lot less of an ordeal than with fixed braces.
Inman aligners are perfect for aligning teeth prior to the application of veneers and in some cases the results are so effective that veneers are not even needed after straightening.
The aligner works by using the power of a coiled spring to create room for the front incisors to move into and straighten. By concentrating the efforts on the visible front teeth, the aligner is able to gain such rapid straightening results. The only part of the brace visible to others is a small and discreet metal bar that runs along the front of the teeth but given the speed of treatment most people won’t even have time to realise you are wearing a brace.
The Inman aligner is available now from London W1 dentists to provide you with the perfect straight-teeth smile you have always wanted. Its remarkable straightening power combined with the short treatment time make the Inman aligner the ‘missing link’ between cosmetic dentistry and orthodontic straightening.
