The Invisalign aligner is a brace by any other name, and it works like a conventional brace says a City of London dentist. The innovation is that it works in a modern way, and one of its really best advantages is that it can be removed at any time and simply replaced back in position afterwards. Your dentist will consult with a computer programmer and an orthodontist during the process, which is all rather 21st century and ingenious. From a series of X-rays and digital photos, which are scanned into the program, the orthodontist will get all the pressure measurements and positions of the teeth involved. These are all built into a clear plastic retainer which is like a gum shield and which is worn in the same way.  The dentist also gets a 3D film made as a CGI that allows you to see the way the teeth will be pulled into position to straighten them. The end of the film will give you an image of the end result, and you can track the progress every two weeks when the braces are changed. It can be removed by the client at any time to clean their teeth or for eating in more comfort, as long as its worn for at least 20 hours a day, no harm is done to the program so use this advantage wisely.

There are many factors that can affect the appearance of the teeth. One of the most prominent, however, is their alignment. Crooked, uneven or misaligned teeth can really spoil the appearance of the smile, even if the teeth are in otherwise great condition. This is why so many patients, especially amongst the young, opt to try and straighten the teeth using orthodontic braces.

Braces are undeniably effective but they also come with a number of drawbacks. Perhaps most obviously is the effect they have on the aesthetic appearance. Fixed metal braces are not the most pleasant things to look at, especially when the person is eating. Food gets caught in the braces and it can even make eating a messy experience. They can also make teeth very difficult to clean resulting in uneven colouration when they are removed.

Braces also need to be worn for a very long time to be effective, in some cases up to three years. This can be a very big sacrifice just to have straighter teeth. Thankfully, modern dentistry has come up with a several solutions to the problems posed by braces. New orthodontic straighteners such as the Inman aligner and Invisalign can achieve the same results as braces without the need for fixed metal brackets and wires. They are also much faster acting than traditional braces.

It is also possible to create the appearance of straighter teeth simply by using composite bonding to even out teeth that are crooked or uneven. The same can be achieved with porcelain veneers. To find out more about all the options for straighter teeth ask your Central London dentist at your next appointment.

When you think of the perfect smile you think of healthy looking, pink gummed, white teeth all in a straight line. Looking after your teeth and gums with oral hygiene will keep the gums pink and the teeth white but there is little you can do naturally to ensure the teeth are straight. For the many patients who naturally have crooked or misaligned teeth, it can often be very frustrating that they cannot have the smile they really want. This is why so many patients turn to orthodontic treatment such as braces to straighten the teeth.

The traditional fixed metal braces are very effective but they also have a number of drawbacks. These include: the length of treatment, the aesthetic impact of the braces and the comfort issue. However, patients were often without much choice as they were few other effective options. That was until about 10 years ago when people really started to focus on improving orthodontic treatment and addressing some of these concerns.

One of the key breakthroughs made was called Invisalign. These were a series of clear, one millimetre thick plastic braces that could not only straighten teeth just as effectively as metal braces but could do it six months faster and with minimal visual impact. Each Invisalign retainer is worn for about three weeks before being replaced by another. Each time, small adjustments gradually manoeuvre the teeth into a straighter, more desirable position. In total, there are between twenty and thirty retainers need for the average treatment meaning that it will usually take around 18 months.

The other major benefit of the Invisalign system from a City of London dentist is that the braces are completely removable. This makes cleaning the teeth far easier and lessens the chances of discolouration during orthodontic treatment.

Misaligned teeth are very common and can really spoil the appearance of the smile. This can lead to self-confidence and self-esteem issues if not corrected. As you are probably aware, the treatment for misaligned or crooked teeth involves using dental braces. However, you probably aren’t aware of the many different types of orthodontic braces there are on the market and how each has its own very distinct advantage.

For many years, the only treatment option that was really available was the traditional train-track fixed metal braces. These were effective but let’s be honest, they weren’t the most attractive things to look at and treatment time could be as long as three years, which is quite a sacrifice. Modern orthodontic treatments have aimed to reduce this treatment time as well as addressing the aesthetic issues that also came with conventional braces.

Straighteners such as the Inman aligner and Invisalign have been specifically designed to be far more discreet than fixed metal braces. Particularly the Invisalign treatment, which involves a series of clear plastic retainers that are virtually invisible in the mouth. The Inman aligner offers treatment times up to three quarters shorter than the average treatment with fixed braces.

Other modern braces such as Six Month Smile and Damon aim to provide a more comfortable treatment free of the painful tightening appointments that were common with train track braces. The Damon brace’s revolutionary self-ligating wires mean that fewer appointments are needed which is far more convenient. You can find out more about the various orthodontic treatments by asking a Central London dentist at your next check up.

One of the major drawbacks with wearing braces is the visual impact it can have on the teeth and the smile. The metal wires and brackets are quite unattractive despite their functional ability to produce great looking teeth. Wearing these ugly braces, especially in the difficult and image conscious teenage years can be very difficult and lead to a loss of self-esteem and in some cases even bullying. But there is now solution to this dilemma that straightens teeth without a significant aesthetic loss to the teeth.

Invisalign braces are clear plastic braces that are almost impossible to see when in the mouth. Made from plastic about one millimetre thick, they contain no wires or any other metal parts. They are specially designed for the individual’s teeth and capable of producing results in three quarters of the time of traditional fixed metal braces.

The system works by replacing the retainer every two to three weeks with a new one designed with slight adjustments. This gradually moves the teeth into the desired position through the course of the treatment. About twenty-five retainers are needed on average to achieve the best results.

The other major advantage of Invisalign braces is that they are completely removable. This means they can be taken out for teeth cleaning and for sports and other social activities. As long as they are worn for roughly twenty hours each day they will still produce the desired effect. The cleaning aspect of Invisalign is particularly important as conventional braces often leave marks when removed because the brackets have covered certain areas when the rest of the tooth has been exposed. With Invisalign you can clean all parts of the teeth right the way through treatment. Ask a London dentist for more information.

Even if you`ve never had one, you will have seen someone with a brace on their teeth. Usually that happens when we are still at school, but some of us didn`t get them and as adults we still have crooked or misaligned teeth, a London dentist has advised. The conventional brace is fixed, most prominently, to the teeth and are on show for the entire world to see. The Invisalign Brace is so called because it is an invisible brace that aligns the teeth, it is also a revolution in braces, so to speak, as it is also removable by the client whenever they require to `lose it` for a while. This doesn’t detract from the treatment; that can take from 3-8 months to complete. The brace is a whole new science in itself, using not just a computer program to work out the pressure points, but also causing the blood flow to be altered in the gums; this allows new bone tissue to grow behind the tooth as it moves. The computer will produce a whole program for the dentist and the client to follow the progress; this is in the form of a 3D film that shows the treatment and the end result. The treatment starts with digital photos and a mould of the teeth, which is all scanned into the program to produce the results. The orthodontist will then make all the braces in advance, these are replaced and fitted every two weeks, and the progress is then tracked using the 3D film to make sure each brace has done its job, and moved the misaligned teeth into their retrospective positions. Being made of a clear plastic and having all the gubbings on the inside of the brace, it is easy to wear for the client, and they can take the brace out for eating and cleaning the teeth in the normal way.

A London dentist has spoken out in favour of the modern methods of teeth straightening. The latest methods are the Inman Aligner and the Invisalign brace, both of which are very successful at what they are designed to do, and that is to straighten teeth and make the process as easy as possible, says a London dentist. The Inman is designed to take care of the front teeth, that`s it`s speciality and it does this by having all its pressure points built into the inside of the brace. Both braces have unique qualities; the Invisalign is an invisible brace and can straighten both front and back teeth. Both braces are made using the same technology, they start life as a series of digital photos taken by the dentist, and along with a mould of the teeth, these are scanned into a computer. The program calculates the pressure points and then produces a scale and a 3D film. The film helps the patient and the dentist to see the end result even before the treatment has started, the calculations will assist the orthodontist in making the braces in advance. Every two weeks the dentist will change the braces and watch the film to see that the program is working. The braces are removable by the patient for eating and cleaning the teeth, gone are the days when a brace was framed onto the teeth. The design also allows the blood flow to be altered, this is important as it will encourage new bone growth on the jaw line. This will then act as a buffer to stop the moved tooth from moving back into its old position.

London dentists offer a vast array of cosmetic dentistry treatments to patients with many different cosmetic complaints. The idea of treating teeth purely for cosmetic reasons rather than functionality is a relatively new one. But owing to the increasing importance of appearance in the modern world, it is one of the fastest growing areas of cosmetic enhancement. After all, your smile is very important to you and can influence people’s first impressions.

Patients have many different reasons for wanting cosmetic treatment. One of the most common complaints is teeth that have lost their natural colour and look unpleasant because of yellowing or staining. This can happen as a result of lifestyle choices such as smoking or drinking red wine, but it could also be that the teeth are just losing their natural colour due to age. Teeth can be treated with teeth whitening treatments, which are very effective, cosmetic bonding or in extreme cases, a set of porcelain veneers.

Bonding and veneers can also be used to treat teeth that are suffering from enamel erosion of that are uneven. Porcelain veneers are slightly more expensive than bonding treatment but the results achievable are incredibly impressive. New technology such as Cerec has allowed the process of manufacturing veneers to be carried out in a fraction of the time it took previously.

It is also possible to straighten teeth using orthodontic straighteners such as the Inman aligner or Invisalign to correct minor misalignments. These treatments involve wearing a removable retainer for several months to gradually manipulate the teeth into a more attractive position. Prices for these treatments vary according to which retainer you use and the severity of treatment needed.

There has been a lot of coverage in the media in recent years about Invisalign invisible braces. They are the first really effective and invisible orthodontic straightening devices capable of achieving similar results to fixed metal braces but how do they really compare to the more traditional brace?

Invisalign braces were introduced in 1999 by Align technologies in the US and quickly caused a stir because of their ability to straighten teeth without the need for unattractive metal braces. Consisting of a series of one-millimetre thick clear plastic braces worn consecutively, the treatment aims to straighten teeth by making small adjustments in each new brace. Treatment usually lasts between a year and eighteen months, on average six months shorter than with conventional metal braces.

The braces are made using the latest digital technology allowing them to be very accurate so that they provide a comfortable fit over the teeth. Each new brace is worn for a period of between two to three weeks before being replaced. One of the major advantages of the Invisalign braces over fixed metal braces is that they are completely removable. This means they can be taken out for effective teeth cleaning and for eating. These are two of the most common complaints against fixed metal braces and the Invisalign addresses both of them.

London dentists offer Invisalign braces as an alternative to fixed metal braces for patients unwilling to make the sacrifice of up to two years of wires and brackets. Invisailgn braces are just as strong and powerful as fixed braces but may cost a little more. However, many patients see the added advantages of the Invisalign treatment as worth the extra cost.

For patients who want straight teeth but find the idea of metal braces too much to commit to, invisible braces can provide the sacrifice-free straightening they have been looking for. Invisalign braces were introduced in 1999 by Align technologies and represented the first really effective clear plastic brace.

The Invisalign braces are designed to fit comfortably over the individual’s teeth and to apply gentle forces to gradually reposition the teeth into the desired position. Invisalign braces are fast becoming the leading brand of orthodontic straightening device because of the level of discretion they offer and the increased comfort against metal braces.

The retainers are made from one millimetre clear plastic manufactured using the help of computer-guided technology. A series of over twenty retainers are used in all, each being worn for a period of roughly two weeks, making small adjustments of 0.25 millimetres to 0.33 millimetres to the position of the teeth. The aligners are completely removable which is ideal for effective teeth cleaning and meal times but they should be worn for at least 20 hours a day in order to reposition the teeth successfully.

The Invisalign treatment has several clear advantages over more conventional orthodontic methods but it must be pointed out that it is not suitable for all patients. For some cases of severe overcrowding and overly rotated teeth, patients may require some initial treatment before the Invisalign treatment is suitable. London dentists will be able to assess your teeth to determine if the Invisalign treatment could work for you. A successful assessment means you can begin to straighten your teeth without the discomfort of metal wires and with complete discretion.