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Correct your smile with incredible Invisalign see-through braces from Central London dentists

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

For many years orthodontic practice relied on metal braces to correct misaligned and crooked teeth. The metal brackets and wires are effective but can easily trap food, be uncomfortable and lead to the wearer feeling embarrassed by the appearance of their smile. Being able to wear a brace that is virtually invisible is no longer a pipe dream thanks to the incredible new Invisalign brace.

Harnessing the latest in 3D imaging software, dentists can now offer Invisalign braces which are virtually see through, allowing you to smile with confidence while your teeth are being straightened. Invisalign braces move your teeth gradually over time and are sculpted especially to fit in your mouth. They need to be worn for about twenty two hours a day but they are removable, which makes cleaning so much easier, not to mention eating and drinking itself.

Regular meetings with your dentist are required during the treatment so that you can be provided with replacement Invisalign braces. This is necessary because the shape of your bite will change as the Invisalign braces work and new ones will be required as your teeth move into the required positions.

The benefits of Invisalign braces are obvious: they give a better look to your mouth than metal braces, they are completely removable and much more comfortable because they do away with the process of having wires which need to be tightened. Ask your Central London dentists if they are registered with Invisalign and can provide you with their amazing see-through braces.

Discover the different braces available from London dentist

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

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.

Straight teeth fast with Six-Month Smile braces from Central London dentist

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

For patients who require their teeth straightened there are now far more options than there ever were previously. Twenty years ago it would have been ugly and uncomfortable metal braces or nothing at all. Metal braces worked, but having to have a mouthful of metal brackets and wires for months on end was often too much for some patients. It was also unfortunate that braces are for the most part fitted when patients are in their difficult and emotionally sensitive teenage years.

Thankfully, advances in technology means that there are now several alternatives to metal braces. Whether it is discretion or speed that you desire there will now be a brace to fit around your lifestyle and not the other way round.

One of the latest straightening methods on the market is the Six-Month smile treatment. By focussing solely on the teeth that can be seen when smiling, Six-Month smile braces are able to achieve incredibly fast results. They aim to completely straighten teeth in, that’s right, just six-months. This is a reduction of up to 75 per cent on other forms of straightening.

By using special nickel-titanium wires, overcrowding issues can be solved by repositioning teeth at the front into more natural places. The wire is usually tooth coloured meaning that the Six-Month smile brace is also very discreet. They are also said to cause far less discomfort to patients than most other orthodontic appliances. If you are suffering from overcrowding or feel that your teeth could do with that final bit of straightening to give you perfectly straight teeth, ask a Central London dentist about the Six-Month smile treatment and bring a beautiful smile back to your face.

Dental Cosmetic Treatments in London

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Our teeth make up one of the foremost components in our overall appearance. Teeth, as much as it can be a reason for behind several enchanting smile, it can also be causal to much social embarrassment, if they are not in their perfect shape and colour. However, a fact of equal import is that not all of our teeth are perfect and not all of us naturally own that perfect smile. In addition, several other external factors cause our teeth to decay, assisting in the lost lustre of our beautiful smile. It is to this end, various dentists have come up with a variety of dental cosmetic treatments that will not only restore that beautiful smile of yours, but also ensure your oral health and hygiene.The rather popular dental cosmetic treatments in London, as availed by more and more people today, includes, though are not limited to, tooth coloured filings, used to fill dental cavities, dental whitening, used to lighten discoloured teeth or to restore natural teeth colour, veneers, used to restore the shape and colour of worn out teeth, and orthodontic treatments. Orthodontic treatments have become a major area of practice today, whereby thousands of people are availing the procedure for curing malocclusion, or inability to use the teeth properly for oral activities. Although a rather lengthy process, the popularity of orthodontic treatments owes to their long term relief to the patients.

Generally, dental cosmetic treatments are a means to improve the way your teeth appear. These tend to last longer and look better if you have a healthy gum and teeth. Otherwise, dental cosmetic treatments should ideally follow needed oral medical treatments.