Seeing as the city of Bath is so beautiful, it expects its citizens to be the same; in the way you dress and the way you present yourself. Of course your smile is an essential ingredient in this and if you are having problems with crooked teeth, then you are going to have to get them straightened in order to fit in. One of the best options you have is Invisalign; a cute little number from the USA, and once you have been measured up and kitted out with your first and a number of aligners, you will embark on probably the most trouble-free orthodontic treatment money can buy. The greatest asset of Invisalign is that all your aligners will be manufactured from a totally transparent plastic, which essentially makes it pretty much invisible once it has been fitted around your teeth. The treatment is also very quick, two thirds faster than traditional braces, yet throughout your treatment, you can also take the thing out to clean your teeth and eat. Luxury does come at a price though, for it is one of the most expensive options around, but it more than makes up for this in the way it works. Contact the Clifton dental studio in Bristol if you are interested- they will send you a more detailed breakdown on how this aligner can work for you.
Sometimes, something passes through the door of the dental surgery that really captivates the imagination and wins you over immediately. Such a gadget has done just that in the world of orthodontics- Invisalign. If you have any preconceptions of braces and aligners in Bath, then forget them, because this device has set its own unbelievable bar, and set it high. Everyone wants their teeth straightened as quickly as possible, well this works three times faster than many of its peers so that is going to win over people from the start. But what comes next is truly remarkable: you will have a number of aligners made up that you change as your teeth move. But what you will find extraordinary from the moment the first is fitted is that they are virtually invisible when they are in the mouth, as they are made from a transparent plastic- how any school child would want this freedom, and seeing as the aligner is removable (having to be worn at least 22 hours a day) it means it can give you the luxury of eating a meal and cleaning your teeth as normal. Clifton Dental in Bristol can give you as much information as you like about this remarkable treatment. It isn’t the cheapest option you will find in Bath, but it’s certainly the best.
Patients from Swindon and across the UK are becoming more concerned with how their teeth look. If you feel that your teeth are not quite as straight as they could be, this could be having a negative effect on your confidence. In years gone by, the solution to this would have involved the fitting of unsightly metal braces, something which many people felt uncomfortable with. It is easy to understand why, as traditional braces can look unpleasant and also be a source of discomfort for patients. So, if you would like to have a perfect smile, but are wary of orthodontic braces, then Invisalign could be the answer you’ve been looking for.
The Invisalign system takes the form of small and virtually invisible braces which will gradually shift your teeth into the correct position while having a minimal impact on your day to day life. Discretion is assured! The braces are easy to wear and are lightweight and transparent. One of the main advantages of this system is that they can be easily removed for eating and drinking, so they shouldn’t interfere too much with your social life and you don’t have the problem of food getting stuck in them.
If you visit the Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol and decide that this is the system for you, we will have a set made to measure for you at a laboratory. These will be worn for a period of two weeks before being replaced by the next set. This process does mean a few trips to the dentist but also ensures that the improvement in your smile is gradual and natural looking. At the end of a period between twelve and eighteen months, you will be the proud owner of the straight and even smile that you’ve always wanted.
Some braces and aligners work well, but some work exceptionally well and it is safe to say that Invisalign falls into the latter of these categories, just ask Clifton dental if you don’t believe it. It’s not just about how quickly this device works, though it does work up to three times faster than other braces, no, it is how it works and the freedom it gives to anyone that wears it that really makes it exceptional. Most traditional fixed braces come with a lot of stigma attached to them; for a start, they aren’t the prettiest of things to have stuck in your mouth for a couple of years and you can attract a lot of unwanted and hurtful comments, nor are they the easiest things to clean either and you are in danger of suffering from a build-up of plaque and tartar if you are not extra vigilant. But you get none of this nonsense with Invisalign. The device comes in the shape of a mouth-guard but no ordinary one, it is made from a completely clear plastic and once it is in the mouth, you would have problems even spotting it there. To cap off what is already brilliant about this aligner, it can be taken out whenever you fancy, superb for cleaning your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy. It is quite an expensive option, but honestly, what you pay extra for in Swindon for Invisalign, you save in sanity whilst wearing it.
How do fancy getting your teeth straightened with the minimal of fuss in Weston-Super-Mare? The shock of having to have brace fitted can conjure up horrible visions of a mouthful of cast iron in your mouth for years. Not so, because there is an aligner that turns all those traditional images on their head: Invisalign defies belief at times by the way it works. You can take it out at any time for starters which enables you to eat and clean your teeth efficiently. It works so much faster than its colleagues meaning that the treatment is very short lived. But the biggest and most rewarding thing that Invisalign offers is the material it is made from- it is completely invisible, being made from a clear plastic. Now this, if you are young, is an absolute god-send; it can save you from some very psychologically damaging taunting at school whilst getting your mouth into shape and will leave you feeling very happy at the end of the day. With all these advantages, it also makes it a bit more costly than other methods, but if you sit down and think about the freedom it gives, money should not come into the equation at all when opting for this aligner.
It is one of the supreme ironies of the traditional metal brace that, although it is employed in order to make teeth look better, during the treatment time, the wearer’s mouth looks unsightly. All of those metal brackets and wires can really hinder self confidence and many are the teenagers who have experienced this first hand. Metal braces are extremely effective at what they do but if you are worried about the appearance of your mouth during the treatment to give you straightened teeth, consider an alternative.
One of these new alternatives is called Invisalign and it represents a far more discreet way to get your teeth straightened out into a perfect, uniform smile. Instead of using metal brackets and metal wires, Invisalign is made of clear plastic. Following a consultation with your dentist, he or she will craft a clear plastic ‘plate’ that will fit over your teeth and gently move them into new positions.
When the first Invisalign has done its work, your dentist will make a new one for you to wear and the process will continue until the teeth have been moved to the right spots in your mouth. You will need to wear Invisalign for twenty two hours a day but it is completely removable which means far less mess at meal times.
Invisalign works faster than the traditional metal brace too and treatment time can often be about one third of what it would take with a metal brace. Your Bristol dentist will be able to give you more information about Invisalign and then you can decide if it is the right treatment for you.
If you’ve got to that stage in life where you have to have your teeth straightened, before you opt for the more traditional braces, there are many reasons you should seriously take a look at Invisalign treatment before you make your decision. It’s not the cheapest of the aligners around, but it’s certainly the most effective, most unimposing and the quickest of them available in Bath today. Once you have signed up for the treatment and done all your 3D images taken and you are happy with the projected outcome, you will be fitted with the first in a number of aligners that are changed at regular intervals as your teeth begin to change position. One advantage of this aligner, is that it is recommended it be worn for around 20 hours a day, but meaning that it can be removed, which enables you to keep up a normal hygiene program and allow you to eat without wearing it. As you change aligners over time, the material from which is made is quite flexible and so allows for rapid movement to the teeth, meaning it works far faster than other braces. But the greatest benefit of this treatment is that the aligner (that’s shaped more like a gum shield) is made from a completely clear material and you would be pushed to even spot that it’s in the mouth. Now, if you’re in your teens, you’ve just avoided being ridiculed at the most influential period in your life! Now make your decision!
For many people the idea of wearing metal braces is a frightening prospect. Having a smile covered in metal wires and brackets can lead to feelings of embarrassment about smiling and awkwardness in social situations. In the past there was no other option to correct a crooked smile but now a brace that is virtually invisible is available from Bath dentists.
The Invisalign product has come to be known as the ‘see through’ or ‘invisible’ brace because they are so hard to see, even from close up. Invisaligns are made from a clear material which moves your teeth in the same way as metal braces. They are crafted using cutting edge computer software and the power of 3D images which allows them to fit perfectly to your unique mouth.
Invisalign braces must be worn for twenty two hours a day but they are completely removable so that you can eat in comfort. Cleaning the Invisalign outside of your mouth is a huge improvement on traditional metal braces which would often trap food and be very difficult to effectively clean. Unlike traditional braces which would have to be adjusted, at regular meetings with your dentist you will be provided with a new Invisalign brace once your teeth have been sufficiently adjusted by the last one. In this way they are far more comfortable than traditional braces with their elastic bands and wires.
For many years dentists have been trying to create an invisible brace that provides the same level of straightening power as a fixed metal brace. There have been many attempts but they never produced results as good as using the traditional brace methods. That is until now, with the recent development of Invisalign. This is an invisible brace system that really works, straightening the teeth with little or no visual impact upon the wearer.
Invisalign works by using a series of one-millimetre thick plastic retainers. Each one is worn for a period of about three weeks before being replaced. Each retainer is specially designed to make small adjustments to the teeth, moving teeth into line over the course of treatment. The average time for straightening is eighteen months, incredibly, six months shorter than traditional braces.
Obviously the major advantage of Invisalign is the discretion. When in the mouth, it is almost impossible to tell that the patient is wearing the braces unless standing very close up. This is a major bonus for patients in their difficult teenage years or even young professionals keen to get that winning smile without metal braces. Invisalign braces can also be taken out, as they are completely removable. This means the teeth can easily be cleaned, another draw back of fixed bracket braces.
Invisalign braces from a Bath dentist may be slightly more expensive than traditional braces but they are almost certainly worth the extra cost, especially if you have ever experienced the pain and embarrassment of old fashioned braces. If your child needs braces, why not ask a Bath dentist if they are suitable for Invisalign and let them straighten their teeth the discreet way.
Nearly three quarters of all people asked in a recent survey were afraid to smile in photos because of the appearance of their teeth. There are many dental issues that make people embarrassed by their teeth. It could be due to an obvious feature such as a missing tooth or discoloured teeth, but more often than not it is the alignment of the teeth that causes the problem.
Crooked or unevenly spaced teeth can really ruin the appearance of otherwise perfectly healthy teeth but there are several orthodontic straightening devices that could easily remedy this problem. One of the most recent innovations is Invisalign invisible braces. Developed by Align technologies in the US, Invisalign braces aim to straighten teeth with the minimum visual impact. The braces were designed in response to one of the most common complaints about fixed metal braces; namely that they spoiled the appearance of the teeth for up to three years before the results could be seen.
This was often a significant problem, especially for teenagers and young adults going through a very sensitive time of their life. Invisalign works by utilising a series of clear plastic retainers. Each retainer is worn for a period of about two to three weeks before another one replaces it. Each new retainer makes a subtle adjustment aimed to gradually move the teeth into position. In all, about twenty-five retainers will be needed to complete the treatment. This makes an average treatment time of about 18 months, roughly six-months shorter than the average treatment time for traditional braces.
The low visible impact of Invisalign, combined with the fact that the braces are removable is making them a very popular choice at Swindon dentists.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
