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Match up braces from dentists in London to your specific condition
If you have a crooked smile or gaps in your teeth the easiest and most common way to fix these cosmetic problems is with braces. Most people have braces fitted when they are teenagers, as not only is it preferable to carry out this kind of orthodontic work when you are young, but the braces are also free on the NHS while you’re under 18! The problem with these free braces is that they can be ugly, uncomfortable and often take a long time to be effective. Luckily, private dentists can offer a range of much-improved orthodontic solutions.
One of the most common questions dentists are asked about braces and aligners is how visible they will be. Many of the newest types of orthodontic treatment, such as Invisalign, are almost invisible. They are also much easier to fit and cause fewer problems with eating and speaking. Even better for self-conscious teenagers, many of these braces can be removed for special occasions.
Of course, this also has a negative side as the braces will not work as well should the patient insist on taking them out too often! However, there are Invisalign braces designed for teenagers, which help their orthodontist keep a check on how long they are wearing them for each day.
Many patients have only minor cosmetic problems with their teeth, which don’t require serious and long-term orthodontic work. In the past, these patients could only be given the same braces as those who had major orthodontic problems. However, today braces like the Inman Aligner, which can be used to move only the front teeth into a straighter position, are available to those who only require minor and short-term corrections. This can be ideal for those who are hoping to perfect their smile for a special day, perhaps a wedding, rather than needing braces for the sake of their oral health.
Posted in: braces
Tags: Aligners, comfortable braces, Inman Aligner, Invisalign
| January 16, 2012 at 8:05 am | No comment
What treatment is out there for crooked teeth?
Crooked and misaligned teeth are a fact of life and there are very few people who have teeth that they would regard as being naturally perfect. If your teeth do need a little work, then cosmetic dentistry is one of the ways in which you can achieve the smile of our dreams, whether through the use of porcelain veneers, dental bridges, or tooth straightening.
What options are there for crooked teeth?
The first option most people think of when faced with the need to realign crooked teeth is braces, which often comes with many negative connotations.
However, times have moved on since the days when the only option for teeth straightening was braces. Today, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics can provide a number of different options to help correct a crooked smile. One option you may be given are aligners, which have gained increasing popularity over recent years. Created to help quickly realign teeth, specifically those at the front of the mouth, aligners are usually very discreet devices to wear and so lessen the embarrassment often associated with the wearing of braces. There are many aligner systems available today, but the two most successful are Invisalign and the Inman Aligner.
Invisalign
Invisalign, like most aligners, is removable and as such can be used to straighten teeth, whilst allowing the wearer to go brace free when attending important social events or during meal times. The Invisalign aligners are made of clear plastic, specifically moulded to your mouth and teeth and sit in your mouth comfortably and unnoticed. Due to the customisation of Invisalign aligners, treatment time is dramatically cut in comparison to the time frame given for traditional braces.
During your treatment you wear a new aligner every two weeks, until your smile is completely straight and stunning. Each instalment is a new aligner, slightly altered from the last, to minimise the time it takes to achieve the tooth structure you want. The time it takes to get to the end stage depends on how crooked your teeth are and the number of aligners given will reflect the complexity of your case.
Inman Aligner
As with the Invisalign, Inman Aligners are removable, almost invisible and are generally much faster than regular braces.
The device is created in such a way that as little material is used as possible, which makes it less visible and also makes the device cheaper. Both Inman Aligners and Invisalign are cheaper than traditional braces.
While Inman Aligners and Invisalign are perfect for fixing slightly crooked teeth, this option is mainly for mild cosmetic changes. If your teeth are severely crooked or misaligned then it is recommended that you seek the advice of your dentist on the best type of tooth straightening device for you.
Posted in: Braces Info
Tags: Crooked Teeth, Crooked teeth treatment, Inman Aligner, Invisalign
| August 28, 2011 at 10:47 am | No comment
Inman Aligners: The New Alternative
First appearances are crucial and can make a huge difference in others’ initial opinion of you. And the first thing people notice is a smile. As such, many people spend a large amount of money on Porcelain Veneers or invest a lot of time in both clear and visible braces. The Inman Aligner is an alternative that is both generally cheaper than veneers and gives noticeably quicker results than braces.
Braces, Veneers or Aligner?
Until Porcelain Veneers, the only real option to help the realignment of a smile was braces. While effective, traditional braces were rather unappealing to look at, while clear ones took a rather long time to take effect.
With the invention of Porcelain Veneers in the 1980s an alternative was given, albeit one that was initially only available to those who could afford it. This option was virtually instantaneous when compared to braces but involved the grinding of teeth, which many people found unappealing as well as expensive.
The Inman Aligner combined the swiftness of the veneer with the price of braces. While prices vary depending on the level of treatment, type of treatment and where the treatment is done, braces can cost £5,000, while the aligner can start at £1,150, making them a good deal cheaper than a lot of braces, let alone veneers.
But what are Inman Aligners?
The Inman Aligner is essentially a brace, the vast majority of which is out of sight, behind the teeth. Most clear braces can take up to 2 years to take effect, the Inman Aligner is meant to work in as little as a 4 to 6 weeks.
The brace uses conventional pressure to adjust teeth but uses less rather than more to achieve its results, which lessens the resistance the tooth gives and allows movement of the tooth to happen quicker. The decreased pressure also means the aligner doesn’t need to be as tight, so dental check-ups can be done on a much less frequent basis, usually only once a month.
With these revolutionary improvements to the standard price at a fraction of the price, the claim of it ‘revolutionising dentistry’ is clearly not given half heartedly.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, braces
Tags: braces, Inman Aligner, teeth straightening, veneers
| May 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm | No comment
Bracing Yourself For A Dazzling Smile
One kind of orthodontic treatment that you may have heard people talking about is the Inman Aligner, an orthodontic appliance which is used to straighten misaligned teeth and bite problems. The Inman Aligner achieves this by applying slight pressure to various teeth to push and pull them in to a straighter smile. Although this treatment isn’t suitable for all patients, those with severely overcrowded mouths for example, it can be incredibly effective at straightening both upper and lower teeth.
The Inman Aligner is not quite as discreet as other treatments such as Invisalign braces, as there is a thin narrow bar that rests across the front of the front teeth. However it is still a far cry from the rows of brackets cemented on to each tooth that are seen with “train track” braces. Some patients also experience some pain or discomfort as the teeth are gradually forced in a smarter alignment, but the flip side of this is that Inman Aligners produce some of the quickest results, with treatments generally lasting between 6 to 18 weeks. This is of course down to how long the patient wears their braces each day, as with removable braces there is always the temptation to leave them out while socialising or addressing colleagues at work. 20 hours a day is the recommended minimum.
Although this treatment is significantly cheaper than the Invisalign system it can be harder to find cosmetic dentistry clinics that offer it, and it may not be suitable for teeth that require a large amount of movement. However, arranging for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist will allow you to find out exactly what treatment is best suited to giving you the smile that you’re after, and they will be able to answer any further questions you have about the treatment, including pricing and timescales.
Posted in: Bite Problems, Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: Bite Problems, Cosmetic Dentistry, Inman Aligner, Straighter Smiles
| December 17, 2009 at 9:47 am | 4 comments
