Many people simply live with the fact that they have crooked or misaligned teeth, preferring not to think about it. But there is no need to do so when dentists can offer comprehensive treatments that will change the look of your smile forever. You will notice the benefits of having a smile you are proud of immediately by putting people at ease with your confidence.

Braces work by pulling your teeth into the desired position, gently, over time. They really are amazing pieces of precision engineering. Your dentist will either take a mould of your teeth using dental putty, or, as is increasingly the case, take a digital x-ray of your teeth and then determine how your teeth can be optimally shifted into more desirable positions.

They metal brackets will be fitted to your teeth and through these strong metal wires will be threaded. These wires can be adjusted by your dentist at regular appointments where he or she will assess how the realignment of your teeth is going.

The treatment time of braces can be rather long, averaging about two years. But you can be safe in the knowledge that, after the treatment, your smile will be changed forever. There is no job too big or small for braces and they can rectify problems with alignment, crooked teeth, over crowding or spacing issues.

There is no need to be ashamed of the way your teeth are set out and braces can be worn at any age. Of course when you are younger and your teeth are still developing this is the optimum time but you should not be put off asking your London dentist about braces, no matter what your age is.

A lot of braces and aligners that are fitted in central London these days are removable, which is great for maintaining a good program of oral hygiene. But if you’ve had the misfortune to be fitted with a fixed brace, extra care needs to be taken when cleaning the teeth and brace to remove all the foodstuffs that can promote a build up of bacteria. This can appear quite complex at first, but bacteria is accompanied by plaque and gum disease- followed by decay, so it’s imperative to get the cleaning right; the cleaning will get easier with time and practice. There is a whole program designed for those wearing fixed braces. It starts with the choice of brush and electric brushes are very good for working around wires and plates. But like all brushes, they will not remove foods that are lodged between gum and tooth. This job is down to small, interdental brushes and floss threaders that can be worked in and around the brace, and into the teeth. The choice of toothpaste is also important- some are designed to attack bacteria and plaque more fiercely than others, a perfect choice for the brace wearer. Of course, mouthwashes are priceless too, and are a perfect accompaniment to a good brush and paste. But there is another trick available to the brace wearer in the form of a dye that highlights any traces of plaque in the mouth. Finally, there’s the dentist, who will be able to clean the brace to when you visit.

Braces in central London are an important factor in oral health whatever your age. Ok, they can look unsightly and affect you psychologically, but they are an important element in teeth growth, eliminating problems with your ‘bite’, removing problems in later life an of course, giving you a pretty smile. There are plenty to choose from out there, according to your individual requirements and bank balance. Normally, we would associate braces with having a mouth full of metal, but times have changed and treatments advanced. If you’re young, having a brace fitted can be traumatic- but it needn’t be. A lot of braces look very discreet in the mouth now, incorporating clear ceramic plates and thin wires. In the case of Invisalign, this is one designed for the vain among us- it’s clear and removable and almost invisible in the mouth. But braces are becoming more acceptable to wear for adults now too and with new technology driving these orthodontic methods forward, treatment times have reduced dramatically. Invisalign is a common choice for adults, as are the 6 month smile and the Inman aligner due to their speed, discretion and how they can be used without any interruption in our social lifestyle; (in fact the Inman can work as quickly as 6 weeks and can be removed for social moments). A brace can cost anything up to £3000 depending on the one you choose and your requirements, but the benefits to your mouth and general welfare makes the price rather irrelevant.

Crooked or misaligned teeth are not only embarrassing but can cause problems with oral hygiene too. There is no need to suffer from having a smile that is not the way you want it. Your City of London dentist can remedy teeth which are misplaced or do not align correctly by fitting you with a brace. The effective solutions provided by braces will give you a lifetime of pride in your smile.

Although it is best to have a brace fitted in childhood when your teeth are still developing, it is a possible and effective treatment at any age. Braces can produce a variety of different results to deal a number of different problems. You may need your palate or jaw widening or require more space between teeth which are too close together. Even reshaping your teeth themselves is possible with some braces. Depending on the amount of work that needs to be done in your mouth, you may need to wear a brace for three years but courses of six weeks are not uncommon.

Having taken x-rays and moulds and impressions of your mouth, a brace to fit your unique shape will be constructed. Your teeth will have brackets attached to them once they have been prepared with an etchant which makes sure the bond is perfect. These brackets have an adjustable wire threaded through them. Your dentist will make adjustments at regular appointments to ensure that your teeth or jaws are being moved into the desired positions. A retainer might need to be worn after the treatment to make sure your teeth stay in their new positions.

Braces are now available in gold or even virtually invisible, depending on your preference. Friction-free braces are more comfortable and can be faster. Contact your City of London dentist today to find out more about how to achieve your perfect smile with braces.

In the past, straightening teeth almost inevitably meant having to wear the traditional style metal fixed braces, commonly known as train track braces. While effective, these braces also had several very noticeable drawbacks. Not only were they not the most pleasant to look at, but they also posed problems when it came to teeth cleaning. Regular tightening sessions made the braces painful and the metal could also cause irritation to the soft tissue lining of the cheek. However, by far and away the most common complaint was that the length of treatment was often excessive. In some cases, patients had to wear the braces for up to three years, which is a substantial period of time.

However, in recent years there have been major developments in the field of orthodontic teeth straightening. New braces have come on to the market that have addressed all of these old issues and more. Braces such as the Inman aligner for example, offer a more discreet straightening experience with the incredible bonus being the treatment time is only a quarter of the average time with fixed metal braces.

Other braces such as the Six Month Smile offer similar incredibly fast straightening. Braces such as the Damon system and Invisalign are not quite as speedy in the straightening stakes but they still beat the traditional braces by a comfortable six months. They also have other benefits in terms of incredible discretion and comfort. You can learn more about all these orthodontic devices and more at your next appointment with a City of London dentist.

Everybody is familiar with braces, as they have become more and more prevalent over the last two decades. More young people are now able to benefit from the straightening effects of braces and have the beautiful smile that they want.

Braces are needed for a number of different reasons. Teeth are often overcrowded due to a lack of room in the dental arc, which causes the teeth to be forced together. This makes the teeth rotate and move out of alignment. This can often spoil the appearance of a smile, even if the teeth are clean and in good condition. The reverse is also true, that the teeth have too much room between them causing unsightly spaces between the teeth. All alignment issues can cause disruptions to the bite and profile of the patient, which can be both painful and have long-term consequences for facial structure.

There are many different types of brace available on the market, each with its own distinct advantage and selling point. In fact, over the last fifteen years or so, there has been an incredible improvement in brace technology and there are now brace treatments available that offer incredibly fast results, discreet straightening and also treatment with a greater degree of comfort.

For example, the Inman aligner and Six Month Smile braces can straighten teeth up to three quarters faster than regular braces and with equally stunning results. Invisalign braces are made of clear plastic and offer incredibly discreet teeth straightening, which is perfect for patients who don’t want to sacrifice their appearance but still want straighter teeth. To find out more about the variety of braces and possible benefits for your or your child’s teeth, make an appointment to discuss treatment with a London dentist. They will run through all the brace options available to you and offer advice on which may be the most suitable.

Braces, also known as dental braces or orthodontic braces, are devices made from a combination of metal, plastic and ceramic used to align teeth for cosmetic and dental health purposes. They are commonly used to correct malocclusions, which include all bite misalignments, as well as crooked or overcrowded teeth.

Having existed in one form or another for over a hundred years, braces aim to use the force applied by wires and plastic retainers to gradually manipulate teeth into a more attractive position. They have become increasingly common over the last twenty years with more and more patients benefiting form the increasingly improved and more affordable treatment.

Most patients of a certain age will be very familiar with fixed metal ‘train-track’ braces which were very popular in the 1990s and first years of the new millennium but brace technology is now able to offer less intrusive and more aesthetically pleasing alternatives. Patients now have the choice of clear plastic invisible braces called Invisalign, or incredibly fast-acting braces such as the Inman aligner or Six Month Smile treatment, which aim to straighten teeth up to 75 per cent faster.

Almost all braces involve a certain amount of discomfort when initially fitted that normally passes after the first few days, but some treatments do involve uncomfortable tightening on a regular basis. Other new braces like the Damon system aim to limit the discomfort to the patient by using revolutionary self-ligating wires that require no tightening.

London dentists can offer each individual patient the most suitable treatment depending on their individual requirements and preferences. Brace technology has come a long way since the first braces were used in the 1880s and can now offer straighter teeth with the minimum fuss, discomfort and cost to the patient.