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The Invisible Way to Straighten Your Teeth for Patients in London

July 10th, 2012

Conventional braces are unsightly and the older you get the less willing you will be to have them fitted. However there is another way to produce the same results without the treatment being noticed by anyone, unless you tell them.

Invisalign is a relatively new concept and is based around a series of removable clear aligners. On average around 20 to 30 sets of aligners, per arch, are used to straighten most dental issues; however this may be longer if the misalignment is very severe.

How do they work?

The aligners will need to be worn at all times, except whilst eating and drinking. However they can be removed and left out if you are attending a special event or function. Before any treatment begins your dental professional will assess your situation and general dental health. If you are suitable for this type of treatment then impressions and photos will be taken of your teeth. This is to ensure that each set of aligners fits correctly and adjusts the tenths placement a little at a time.

During the course of the treatment, usually around 12 to 18 months, you will need to have a series of check-ups. This is so that your dental professional can check your progress and provide you with the next set of aligners.

At the beginning of the treatment you may feel some discomfort but this will disappear in a day or so. Similarly is speech is affected this will also settle down and disappear in a few days. You will feel pressure from the aligners; this is normal and proves they are working; however they will not harm your gums or checks in any way.

Invisalign braces can be used to correct a range of aesthetic dental complaints such as overcrowding, spacing, overbite, under bite and cross bites as well as misaligned teeth.

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The number one Christmas Day present from City of London dentists: A straighter smile

December 20th, 2011

Are your misaligned teeth causing you embarrassment? Are they spoiling your self-confidence? This Christmas, when buying gifts for your loved ones, why not get treat yourself to a brand new smile?

The Inman Aligner is one of the quickest ways to straighten your teeth and a great alternative to traditional, fixed braces. The device gently pushes and pulls the teeth into place, utilising a coil and spring system, which works on both the front and the back of the teeth. Each system is made of clear plastic and hidden wires, which are completely removable and give you greater flexibility during your brace treatment.

Advantages of the Inman Aligner

  • The Inman Aligner is often cheaper than traditional fixed braces and a great deal more cost effective than invisible systems.
  • It also a more advantageous treatment for people who may have considered veneers, which require considerable tooth reduction before each veneer can be fitted.
  • Although the Inman Aligner isn’t as instant a procedure as veneers, it does produce some the fastest results of all brace systems and doesn’t require any tooth shaving or filing.
  • Significant results are visible within 4-16 weeks depending upon the complexity of your problem and the amount of time you wear them each day.
  • Faster results can be achieved if the aligner is worn for a minimum of 20 hours per day.
  • Since the aligner is removable you can take it out for eating, cleaning and for special occasion.
  • You needn’t visit your dentist as often with the Inman Aligner, as it requires very few adjustments and only one aligner is needed to complete the process.

Side effects of Inman Aligner

In the first few days you may experience slight discomfort, but most patients become used to the aligner after wearing it for one week. Your speech may be affected for the first couple of weeks, but again this will disappear after you become used to the aligner. The more you get used to the positioning and feel of the aligner, the easier they will be to wear.

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What difference can cosmetic bonding make to your smile att your City of London dentist?

September 12th, 2011

If you are a person who is self conscious about any chips, stains, gaps, or misaligned teeth then there is an affordable solution in cosmetic bonding. Cosmetic bonding is dental porcelain putty that can be shaped and moulded in a precise way to fill gaps, covers stains, replace a chipped part of the tooth or add onto an existing misaligned tooth to give the appearance of straightness.

The bonding is porcelain and can be made to match the colour of your current teeth. Once the paste is shaped and ready for the location it is to be placed, it will harden in a short amount of time. Today’s bonding material is fairly robust. However, a negative may be that it is possible that over time the bonding will tend to lose its colour, which will leave it looking different from your surrounding teeth. Also, if you are looking to fill a large cavity then cosmetic bonding may not be the correct answer. Cosmetic bonding is usually used on small cavities as the material lacks the strength to withstand a large amount of wear and tear.

Many people who have suffered chipped teeth, gapping or a minor misalignment may feel self conscious about their smile. Cosmetic bonding is a low cost solution if you are looking for a temporary answer and to regain some confidence in your smile. If you possess a fear of dentists or you are slightly worried about being in pain then cosmetic bonding could be a good option for you. The procedure requires no local anaesthetic and can be completed in a relatively short amount of time.

Cosmetic bonding is a quick and easy way to restore confidence in your smile. This pain free method can give you the appearance of near perfect teeth that can be completed in one day. However, it should be known that cosmetic bonding is not a permanent solution in most cases. The eventuality is that over time it may become discoloured or even fall out.

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Bishopsgate London dentists correct multiple teeth issues with braces

December 3rd, 2010

Braces available from Bishopsgate London dentists correct problems with teeth

Feeling confident about your appearance is vital if you want to thrive in social occasions.  The first thing that most people will see when they meet you for the first time is your smile so it is really important that you feel able to smile with confidence in such situations.  Having crooked or misaligned teeth can stop you from feeling this confidence which so many people take for granted.  You needn’t despair about these problems, instead ask your Bishopsgate London dentist about how braces can work with your mouth to solve them.

Braces can be fitted at any age, not just during childhood.  Of course childhood is an especially good time for braces because the teeth are still developing but adults should not believe that the option of braces is not open to them.  Braces are incredibly versatile and the length of treatment will depend on what problem you are solving.  Sometimes braces need to be worn for as long as three years but treatment might only last six weeks.

It will be necessary for your dentist to take moulds and impressions of your teeth so that a brace can be constructed to fit your unique mouth.  Using dental etchant will guarantee extra strength to the bond between the metal bracket and your teeth.  A wire is threaded through the brackets and it is this that will be tightened by your dentist in order to move your teeth into the positions required.

Once your dentist is satisfied that the treatment has been successful, the braces can be removed and retainers will be worn to ensure that there is no relapse and your teeth and jaw remain in the desired positions.  Modern braces are diverse and the options available to patients include invisible braces and gold plated ones.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

If you think that you have issues with your teeth which might require treatment with braces, contact your Bishopsgate London dentist today for more information.

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London dentists offer expert advice on thumb sucking

November 29th, 2010

Problems with thumb sucking solved by London dentists

Thumb sucking is a common habit in very young children, done by about a third of infants and is associated with the desire to eat or to feel comfort.  Most children grow out of it by the age of five but for those who don’t it can be harmful to the healthy development of teeth.  At about five or six years old your permanent teeth are beginning to develop and it is very important that children cease sucking their thumb at this age so as not to disrupt this process.

If thumb sucking continues during this crucial period the upper front teeth may begin to protrude outwards and the lower front teeth inwards, forced by the presence of the thumb.  The mouth’s roof might be affected too and this can lead to problems with the position of the tongue or even swallowing and speaking in worst case scenarios.  Thumb sucking can be a sign of stress in children so it might be wise to deal with the stress as the problem to help thumb sucking to stop.

If your child does not cease sucking their thumb naturally it can be difficult to get them to do so.  It is important to be communicative and use gentle persuasion techniques.  Offering rewards to the child to stop can be effective and it is better not to be heavy handed as this can make children even more determined to carry on.  Discuss with your child why they do it and help them to understand in a calm fashion why they need to think about stopping.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

Talk to your London dentist today for advice about how to get your child to stop sucking their thumb if you are worried about some of the detrimental effects it can have.

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Straighten your teeth quickly and effectively with Inman aligners from London dentists

November 12th, 2010

London dentists straighten teeth accurately with Inman aligners

You can now have your teeth straightened in a matter of weeks.  No longer do you need to wait many months or even years to have straight teeth, all the while wearing an unsightly set of metal braces.  The Inman aligner corrects crooked teeth quickly and has only a small bar across the front teeth that is visible.  Contact your London dentist to see how Inman can give you a perfect smile quickly and discreetly.

The average time you will have to wear an Inman aligner is less than six months and treatment can be completed in only six weeks.  It is totally removable, which makes eating and drinking so much easier.  Traditional metal braces can be difficult to clean and make social occasions difficult, especially if you are a young person.  Inman aligners are extremely discreet but can be taken for a special social occasion if it will benefit your confidence to do so.

Inman aligners are unable to rotate teeth but they are ideal for small alignment issues.  Inman aligners use the power of a coiled spring on the inside of your teeth.  The spring pushes out the lateral teeth against the straightening bar at the front of the mouth, the only visible part of the Inman when you smile.

Despite the incredible speed offered by Inman aligners, they cost roughly the same as other orthodontic treatments.  They represent a huge improvement on the traditional brace with their metal brackets and wires which had to be worn sometimes for years.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

Ask your London dentist about how Inman aligners can straighten your teeth discreetly and with incredible speed.

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Cosmetic dentistry from Bishopsgate London dentists produce perfect smiles

October 13th, 2010

Bishopsgate London dentists use cosmetic dentistry for superb results

Cosmetic dentistry encompasses a range of processes which aim to enhance your smile.  There can be all sorts of reasons why you might want your smile improved.  Perhaps you are getting married or are starting a new job and you don’t want to put up with your stained, crooked, chipped or misaligned teeth anymore.  Cosmetic dentistry processes can deal with all of these issues.

Typical cosmetic dentistry procedures might be having your teeth whitened or getting new veneers or crowns made form porcelain fitted.  White bonding can be used for natural looking fillings and CEREC technology is used for restorations which take only one visit.  Many of these processes are far quicker than they used to be thanks to innovations like digital x-rays.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be carried out in conjunction with one another, giving you a ‘smile makeover’ that will deal with all of your oral issues and give you an incredible smile.  You can now have your unsightly metal filling replaced in one session at your dental surgery thanks to CEREC techniques.  The need for inconvenient temporary veneers is done away with and you can gain natural looking fillings quickly without having to take too much time off work.

It is increasingly common for dentists to offer patients the chance to take advantage of financial plans and spread their payments for cosmetic dentistry out over time.  Some of these processes such as teeth whitening or having new veneers or crowns can cost only £300 but this is even more affordable if a payment spreading plan is used.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

Contact your Bishopsgate London dentist today if you want to find out how cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile and leave you brimming with confidence.

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Liverpool Street London dentists achieve stunning results with braces

October 1st, 2010

Teeth straightened by braces from Liverpool Street London dentists

Having crooked or misaligned teeth can be damaging to your confidence and stop you from showing off your smile.  Your teeth might have been misaligned or crooked from birth or because of thumb-sucking or an accident.  These problems are easily solved by using braces which work with your teeth to correct misalignments with your bite and give you the perfect smile.

A common misconception is that braces must be fitted during childhood.  It is the optimum time for braces as children’s teeth are still developing and can be shaped easily but braces are fine for adults too.  The length of treatment time with braces varies.  You might only need to wear them for six weeks but some people require them for as much as three years.  This is because braces can solve different problems such as widening your palate or jaw or giving you more space between your teeth.

Your dentist will take moulds and x-rays of your teeth in order for the brace to fit perfectly with your mouth and correct whichever problem you have.  Brackets are attached to the teeth, using an etchant for adhesive strength.  A wire is threaded through the brackets and it is this that is used to adjust your teeth’s position at regular dental appointments.  Retainers are worn after the treatment is complete to make sure that your teeth and jaw don’t relapse into their former problematic positions.

Looking for a cosmetic dentist? City of London dentists are here to help

Contact your Liverpool Street London dentist today to ask about the wide array of braces which are on offer such as invisible braces and even gold plated ones.  Whatever your braces look like, it is important to treat crooked teeth or a misaligned bite as it lessens the chances of having oral hygiene problems and will improve the look of your smile.

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