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Are you unsure about Invisalign treatment? Let London dentists address your worries
Invisalign braces are one of the most effective and popular new orthodontic treatments. They don’t look anything like the old-fashioned metal braces that many people recognise, but are able to treat orthodontic conditions just as effectively. Invisalign has been in use across the world for several years now and has proven to be highly successful in the creation of perfect straight smiles, regardless of whether you are having orthodontic work for oral health or cosmetic reasons.
Adults who remember how uncomfortable “train tracks” braces used to feel as a teenager find it hard to believe that Invisalign aligners can really be as comfortable and invisible as they claim. Because these braces are made of a clear plastic, rather than pieces of metal and ceramic, they blend in with the natural shades of your teeth and have no rough or ragged edges to cut the inside of your mouth.
Of course, the aligners will feel a little bit strange initially as you get used to the feel of the plastic inside your mouth and the way that they feel as they move your teeth into position, but these sensations will soon settle down.
Invisalign may seem too good to be true and some patients need convincing that the extra expense is really worth it. If you have any questions about whether Invisalign is suitable for your particular dental problems then arrange a consultation with one of our dentists, who will be happy to address your concerns and even let you see the aligners themselves. You can also ask to see before and after pictures of previous patients who have undergone a successful Invisalign treatment.
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Tags: Discreet braces, Invisalign aligners, invisible aligners, invisible braces
| January 22, 2012 at 8:06 am | No comment
Invisalign Teen in London – Put a smile on your child’s face this Christmas
Christmas is all about giving, but if you’re dreading the annual dash around overcrowded shops and struggling for inspiration for the perfect gift, why not consider thinking outside the box? Give your child a perfect smile this Christmas.
Orthodontic problems are very common and can cause children to feel self-conscious, especially when they smile. In the past, there was only a very limited range of treatments available, but now there is a host of different treatments, including invisible braces.
Invisalign Teen
Invisalign is an amazing orthodontic system, which uses a series of clear plastic aligners to move the teeth into the correct position. The aligners are custom-made for the individual and each one is worn for two weeks before being replaced with the next in the series until treatment is complete.
Invisalign Teen works in exactly the same way as traditional Invisalign aligners, but with some differences that have been specially designed to make the treatment process simpler for teenage patients. The aligners are marked with coloured strips to remind you to change them and there are replacements for any that you lose or misplace. Invisalign Teen aligners can be removed, which makes it easier for patients to eat and drink and also reduces the risk of oral health diseases. You can brush your teeth properly and there is no danger of food and plaque clinging to wires and brackets.
Why choose Invisalign?
The teenage years are all about image and the thought of wearing ugly braces for months on end may be daunting. Invisalign provides an incredible alternative to conventional braces and the Teen aligners are ideal because they too are invisible and can be removed for special occasions. Your child can benefit from a beautiful, straight smile without anyone else even knowing that they have had treatment. A healthy, attractive smile helps to boost confidence and self-esteem and your gift will provide a lifetime of happiness.
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Tags: Discreet braces, Invisalign braces, Invisalign teen, Invisalign Teen braces
| December 18, 2011 at 3:39 pm | No comment
Invisalign teen is ready and waiting at London dentists to straighten teeth
Being a teenager can be an incredibly difficult time, especially if you suffer from orthodontic problems. Luckily, dentistry has come a long way in recent years and braces treatment for teenagers has moved on from traditional and potentially embarrassing metal braces.
Modern Brace Treatment
Although braces are a necessary part of dental treatment for many people, they can be both unsightly and uncomfortable, which can make going to the dentist seem like an undesirable necessity. However, Invisalign Teen offers teenagers a fresh perspective on this age-old problem, providing discreet, unnoticeable and effective treatment, without the need for wires or metal brackets.
Clear, Effective Treatment
The Invisalign Teen treatment is different from most traditional treatments, as it can fit around a teenager’s lifestyle and provides a sense of control and flexibility, which isn’t available with other brace treatments.
Invisalign Teen utilises a series of barely visible aligners, which are custom made for each individual’s teeth. Treatment with Invisalign Teen is extremely quick and easy and provides many benefits over traditional orthodontic treatments. Chief among these benefits is its removability and patients are able to take out their aligners whenever they want, whether out with friends, playing sports or giving a presentation.
Effective Treatment within a Small Time-Frame
The treatment is highly effective and results can be seen in a relatively short amount of time compared to traditional braces. The aligners are changed every two weeks, to ensure that they are providing optimum performance and complete treatment.
Patients also get the added bonus of increased confidence, as the aligners are virtually undetectable when worn and Invisalign Teen looks set to be the orthodontic treatment of the future.
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Tags: brace treatment, Invisalign, Invisalign braces, Invisalign teen
| November 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm | No comment
Invisalign at Your London Dentist For The Invisible Route to Straighter Teeth
Have you had enough of your teeth looking irregular or do you hate the idea of braces to get the perfect smile? Then Invisalign is the treatment for you.
For those of you who don’t know what Invisalign is: It’s a treatment that consists of almost invisible aligners that are changed every two weeks to make room for your next set of aligners. The aligners that you have are moulded and made for your teeth, so you don’t have to go around wearing obvious braces for the world to see.
There are a number of different orthodontic problems that Invisalign can treat; these include problems such as overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowded teeth and widely spaced teeth.
To begin you will need a consultation to discuss whether Invisalign is for you, after which a treatment plan will be put in place before the dentist takes impressions of your teeth to be sent off for processing. This then allows the dentist to plan the movements of your teeth throughout your treatment and will allow you to see the before, during and after effect of your teeth via a 3D image.
After this is done and the treatment plan has been agreed, you will be issued with your first set of aligners allowing the treatment to begin. You would be required to meet with your dentist every 4-6 weeks during your treatment to monitor your progress, and you will begin to see that your teeth will gradually realign themselves into that perfect smile you’ve always wanted.
The full treatment tends to take between 9-18 months depending on the individual and would typically include 18-36 aligners for both the upper and lower teeth.
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Tags: Invisalign, Invisalign aligners, invisible braces, teeth straightening
| October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm | No comment
Align with Invisalign
The desire for attractive teeth that are straight and white spans cultures—it is a global issue at the forefront of human’s minds around the world. In fact, our infatuation with perfect smiles started long before Hollywood gave us pin-ups, poster children and the silver screen.
Historians say that the quest for straight teeth was a priority for some of the world’s most iconic leaders and thinkers including Aristotle and Hippocrates. Such was the early human’s desire for straight teeth that they fashioned makeshift braces from catgut and wires, drilling holes in the teeth themselves to thread the wires through and create tension to force crooked teeth into submission.
It has been proven that the alignment of one’s mouth, the shape of one’s teeth, greatly affects our individual levels of outgoingness and confidence. Be it the result of social norms or inherent makeup, our confidence naturally increases when we have straight teeth. In fact, scientific research suggests that the social lives of adults are boosted.
No matter the initial reason, we get bombarded with ads about our teeth and how to achieve perfect smiles. Having straight teeth is a priority for most of us and many of us would rather receive a smile we are proud of without the embarrassment stereotypically associated with traditional, metal braces.
Invisalign braces were created for this purpose. Invisalign invisible braces allow you to reclaim your smile by means of a comfortable teeth-straightening process that will not leave you steeped in the ridicule often associated with metal braces.
Invisalign braces are specially fitted and made of plastic. They can be removed and replaced, just like mouth guards, by the wearer, and enable patients to continue eating a diet of foods that they prefer, instead of having to abandon popcorn, chewing gum and sticky foods. Since Invisalign braces do not have wires, they are less painful than traditional braces. Traditional braces required the wearers to attend regular dental visits for wire tautening.
Because Invisalign braces trays are replaced every two weeks, the speed at which the teeth are straightened is quicker. Invisalign’s biggest advantage is that since the braces are invisible you can carry on with your life without having to hide behind a mouth full of metal. Most people don’t even notice that you are wearing the invisible braces!
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Tags: braces, Invisalign, Orthodontics, Teeth Alignment
| April 20, 2011 at 11:11 am | No comment
Four types of modern orthodontic treatment
If you’ve got a cavity you visit a dentist. If you’ve got crooked teeth you want made straight, you visit an orthodontist. If you’ve got crooked teeth you want corrected using the latest technology, with faster treatment times and an holistic approach to the appearance of your mouth and jaw, you visit an experienced orthodontist.
They can provide you with a range of teeth-straightening options from standard Invisalign braces to orthoganthic surgery. Here’s a brief outline of what types of treatment and advice experienced orthodontics offer:
- Invisalign braces — these nearly invisible braces have replaced painful metal braces that cause sores in the mouth and look unsightly. Invisalign braces are versatile in that they can be removed by the wearer for eating, allowing the wearer to continue eating the foods he loves. The speed of treatment with Invisalign braces parallels that of normal braces; the trays are replaced about every two week as the teeth move to their desired position—a much faster speed than with wire tautening when using traditional braces.
- Clear Fixed Attachments — these braces are truly clear. The brackets are created from enamel-coloured ceramic materials in order to reduce the visible impact of braces. These look more like traditional metal braces with a metal wire running across the brackets, linking them all up. This wire can be painted with an enamel-coloured coating, if desired.
- Damon Braces — these self-ligating braces have a locking mechanism to secure the wire in place. These braces are especially popular because the braces move as the teeth move, which mean less pain and faster results.
- Lingual Braces — these braces are also almost completely invisible. The hardware composing these braces is metal, but it is attached behind the teeth and is entirely invisible from the outside. This option of braces is used to produce high-quality results and are used to treat patients who need to undergo complex tooth movement to achieve their desired smile.
With the increase in technology, orthodontics is constantly changing. It is suggested that you consult with a dentist or an orthodontist for which option would be right for you if you are looking to improve or enhance your natural smile.
Posted in: Invisalign, Orthodontics
Tags: Invisalign, invisible braces, Lingual braces, Orthodontics
| April 12, 2011 at 11:08 am | No comment
Achieving your dream smile without the nightmare of braces
Ever looked in the mirror and dreamed of a poker straight smile? Cannot even contemplate the embarrassment of being a grown-up with a teenage grin? Do you accept your skewed smile knowing that you are never going to go down the road of braces? Invisalign may just be able to help.
Invisalign treatment is a teeth straightening solution like no other. Invisalign aligners do an equally effective job to that of traditional orthodontic braces but this treatment has a few added benefits that may be the answer to your problems: convenient; removable and INVISIBLE! Invisalign gives you the option of achieving your perfect smile whilst keeping it on the down low.
Invisalign aligners are transparent appliances that fit to your teeth virtually invisibly and work by slowly but surely changing the position of your teeth. Every two weeks you will progress to the next aligner in the series and each time you change the appliance your teeth will edge that little bit nearer to perfection.
Invisalign has a number of benefits over other teeth aligning treatments which make it such a popular choice if strong, sure but silent is the type of treatment you’re looking for.
They’re not just invisible!
The major benefit for most people with Invisalign is that it is removable and you must remove the appliance to eat, drink and clean your teeth meaning that you do not have to change your diet and more importantly you do not have to compromise or complicate your oral health whilst undergoing treatment. Similarly, if there is that vitally important meeting, first date or social event where you need to be on top form then there is no harm in leaving the aligner in its case for a couple of hours – although it is not recommended that you make a habit of this!
The comfort, convenience and the simple way in which Invisalign does its job without affecting your everyday life or your pride and whilst maintaining an effectiveness as stellar as that of traditional, more troublesome forms of orthodontic treatment are other attractive benefits for anyone considering undergoing the Invisalign treatment.
If you dream of the day you can flash that poker straight smile with pride but the thought of wearing braces is too much of a nightmare to comprehend then Invisalign may be perfect for you. Achieving your dream smile is comfortable, convenient and confidential with Invisalign.
Posted in: Invisalign, braces
Tags: braces, Invisalign, invisible braces, Straighter Smiles
| March 9, 2011 at 1:36 pm | No comment
Thumb Sucking Dangers
The first ever thumb-sucking clinic in Britain has warned against the dangers of thumb sucking and outlined the problems which it may cause to dental alignment. It is believed that approximately eighty percent of babies and young children suck their thumb at some point and that it is advised that the habit is put to a stop as early as possible to avoid problems occurring in later years. Children should ideally have stopped sucking their thumb by the age of four and if this is not the case, parents should do their best to encourage the child to find comfort in an alternative.
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| August 17, 2010 at 12:29 pm | No comment
Visible Improvement With Invisalign
There’s no doubt that in today’s incredibly image obsessed world that anything that singles you out as looking different from everyone else, such as wearing braces, can have a significant impact on your social standing. This is especially true for young people who are often surrounded by horrifyingly shallow and empty headed peers fed on an incessant diet of vapid and mundane pop culture. Obviously aside from the obvious aesthetic issues caused by wearing braces and the knock-on effect that may have, there is also the discomfort factor to consider – the traditional wire braces are extremely noticeable to the wearer and can rapidly become quite annoying.
If you have to wear braces and are irritated by them for these reasons then you might be interested to know about Invisalign. The easiest way to describe this revolutionary new treatment is using the term ‘invisible braces’. When you’re wearing Invisalign it is almost impossible to tell and in many cases it’s just as effective at straightening your teeth as traditional braces. There’s more good news too! You might think that a treatment such as this would be extremely expensive, however that is not necessarily the case, typically Invisalign is only marginally more expensive that wire braces, and many clinics offer credit payment options.
So if you’re keen to avoid the discomfort and aesthetic disadvantages of wearing braces then why not ask a cosmetic dentistry expert about having Invisalign fitted. For many people it really is the best way to straighten and align your teeth without letting everyone know. This treatment is very popular with adults who require their teeth to be straightened, but are keen to avoid wearing traditional wire braces that they fear might make them look silly.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
| April 26, 2010 at 9:33 am | No comment
Straight Teeth In Half The Time
With the popularity of “extreme makeover” reality TV shows, cosmetic dentistry has featured fairly heavily in prime-time schedules of late, normally demonstrating some of the more extreme treatments that involve surgery to completely rebuild someone’s jaw from scratch. Such an invasive procedure could well put you off having any kind of smile correction, but the truth is that there are a number of far less severe methods of realigning your smile that will never require a general anaesthetic.
One such method is using Invisalign aligners to close small gaps and correct misaligned teeth. The Invisalign system works by using a series of slightly different shaped aligners to gradually move your teeth in to the desired position. The great advantage of the Invisalign system over traditional braces is that they can be removed for eating and teeth cleaning, and they are almost invisible to the casual observer. No more train tracks, no more metal wires. Although there can be some discomfort experienced from wearing the aligners, it is far less than having a dental surgeon go in with a knife.
For people with only slightly misaligned teeth there is also the Invisalign Express system. This treatment is completed in around half the time of the normal Invisalign system, and because it uses fewer aligners it is also significantly cheaper. Of course, whether you are suitable for the shorter option will be something you can discuss with your cosmetic dentist during your initial consultation.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, braces, cosmetic dentist
Tags: braces, cosmetic dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
| March 1, 2010 at 4:29 pm | No comment
