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.

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.

Misaligned teeth can really spoil the appearance of a smile. Even if the teeth are in really good condition, being clean and white, if they are not straight it is instantly noticeable. When it comes to your teeth, to look their best, everything has to be right. Now, you can obviously clean your teeth to keep them clean and white, and even use whitening treatment to improve the colour, but what can you do if the teeth are not straight? The answer is to use orthodontic straightening treatments, commonly known as braces.

For many years, the world of orthodontics was dominated by the fixed metal, or train track brace. This is a tried and tested brace proven to be very effective. However, it did have some fairly obvious drawbacks. Firstly, the brace had a significant aesthetic impact, with its prominent metal brackets and wires, you could spot a fixed metal brace from a mile away. They also were uncomfortable, frequently causing patients irritation and discomfort, and all of this could last as long as three years.

Thankfully, over the last decade there has been an explosion in the way orthodontic treatments have been designed. Nowadays, a lot more attention is focused on making the treatment work for the patient and not the other way round. Braces such as Invisalign, Inman and the Six Month Smile are discreet, fast acting and use a lot less force to move the teeth into the desired position. For every patient there is now a brace to suit them and their needs. For a full range of the treatments available, make an appointment with your London dentist. They will be able to make an assessment about the condition of your teeth and their alignment and tell you which brace system will work best for you.

Inman Aligners are a revolutionary step forward in braces, they are the latest method used by adults to straighten their teeth and they work very well says a City of London dentist. They have the advantage of being able to be taken out by the client when they are eating or cleaning their teeth. For the busy executive they are extremely handy, they can be slipped out for business meetings, lunches and dinners and then slipped back in when it is over. The removal won`t deter from the process. The braces are all made in advance as a series of braces. This is all done using the latest technology to produce calculations for the pressure points of the brace. The calculations are worked out via a computer program that gets information from scanned in photos, and a mould of the teeth. The program produces a 3D film that helps the dentist and the patient see the results, even before the treatment has started. The braces are changed every 2 weeks and they have all the pressure points built in, the only drawback is that the gubbings are situated on the inside of the teeth, so they are no good at straightening the back teeth, only the front ones. The treatment takes around 3 to 8 months to straighten teeth, and this involves nature as well. The brace is designed so that it interferes with the blood flow in the gums, this allows the blood platelets to deposit new bone growth behind the tooth that is being moved. This will prevent the tooth dropping back into its old position. All in all the Inman Aligner has been a God Send to many patients who have misaligned teeth, and will continue to do so for many decades yet.

London dentists have many years experience performing dental bonding procedures. They will recommend dental bonding to restore your front teeth that have dental decay or damage, to improve the look of your teeth, and to also correct minor misalignments and spaces between teeth. Your London dentist may also use dental bonding to cover-up exposed tooth roots that occur during gum recession. When your dentist performs the bonding procedure, minimal tooth structure is usually removed or the enamel is just roughened to accept the bonding material. Many times, dental bonding can be performed without numbing the mouth, unless decay has to be removed from the tooth.

You and your London dentist will pick the right shade for your teeth from a shade guide to match your other teeth, unless you want your teeth whitened. The tooth surfaces to be bonded will be roughed with a dental drill, and than an etching solution will be used to denature any organic material on the tooth/teeth. Next, your teeth will be rinsed with water and dried thoroughly. A liquid resin material will then be applied to your teeth, and a special light source will be used to help the material set on your teeth. The bonding material will then be placed onto your teeth, and again set up using the same light source. The dental bonding material will then be shaped using dental drills and polished stones and rubber points. Dental bonding does not take a long time, and can be completed in one visit. Your London dentists and their staff will then teach you how to care for your new dental bonding.