Category “Invisalign”

May 11th, 2012

Patients Who are Looking for Effective Tooth Straightening Treatment can Find Many Braces at Freshdental Smile Clinic

There are many reasons that make people unhappy with their smiles, including tooth crowding, over or underbites and gaps between the teeth. However, many different types of orthodontic treatment are available for patients throughout the UK, including Castleford, to help straighten smiles, restoring your confidence and helping your smile to look the best that it can!

STb Social 6 Lingual braces

While wearing braces can help improve the look of a smile many people may feel embarrassed about their appearance during treatment. However, the Social 6 brace system combats this problem by combining effective tooth movement with invisibility. Social 6 braces are fixed to the lingual (inside) side of the teeth, meaning that no one will be able to see that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. In addition, Social 6 braces achieve results much quicker than other types of brace (usually, treatment is completed within 16 weeks) and uses light but high-pressure wires, meaning that amazing results are achieved without discomfort.

Invisalign braces and ClearStep

Invisalign and ClearStep braces are also practically invisible orthodontic systems.

A mould is taken of your teeth, from which custom-made transparent aligners are created. These removable moulds are then worn over your teeth for around 20 hours per day, meaning that you can take them out to eat and brush your teeth, making them convenient as well as discreet, and comfortable too, as there are no metal fixtures to irritate your gums.

With both Invisalign and ClearStep treatment you change aligners every two weeks as your teeth gradually move and the total treatment time will usually be between 9 and 24 months.

Inman Aligner

The Inman Aligner is a removable, orthodontic device, which is worn over your front teeth for around 20 hours per day and can be removed for eating and toothbrushing. The device works by using a small, coiled spring to assert gentle pressure on the front and back of the teeth and ‘push’ them into place. Although not as ‘invisible’ as Invisalign or ClearStep, the Inman Aligner uses one aligner for the whole course of treatment, and can provide results in only six weeks!

 

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March 16th, 2012

Dentists Offer Effective Invisalign ‘Invisible’ Braces

Invisalign is a popular modern brace system, especially for those who would prefer a more discreet orthodontic method. The clear plastic aligners are comfortable, discreet and effective. The process of Invisalign treatment is as follows:

First and foremost, you need to find out if Invisalign is suitable for your teeth. At Freshdental Smile Clinic in York your initial consultation is free, and even if Invisalign isn’t the right treatment for you the dentist will be happy to discuss effective alternatives. If Invisalign is found to be the right brace for your condition, the dentist will then take impressions and photographs of your teeth.

Invisalign incorporates a series of aligners and patients will need to wear each one for two weeks at a time before moving on to the next in the series. The number of aligners required for each patient will differ according to their orthodontic prescription. At each appointment you will be given aligners in the series and movement will be monitored.

Treatment time will differ and can be discussed with your dentist. The aligners can be removed to eat, maintain oral hygiene and if you have a special occasion to attend. However, it is advised that you stick to the recommended time of wearing each aligner for 20 to 22 hours per day for best results.

 

 

 

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March 8th, 2012

Patients Receive Treatment for Tooth Gaps from Freshdental Smile Clinic

There are many reasons why patients can end up with gaps between their teeth. Sometimes they have lost a tooth due to decay or one has been knocked out in an accident. Others are just naturally predisposed with a gappy smile. Whatever the reason many clients like to have the problem fixed, as this kind of condition can easily affect self-confidence. There are many ways to fix this problem.

One way to fix a tooth gap is orthodontic treatment. This is available to patients from around the UK, including Bridlington. Braces can adjust the alignment of teeth, closing gaps and giving patients the smile they desire. Modern braces provide comfort, discreetness and effective results. Effective brace treatments include Invisalign, Inman aligner, Clearstep and STb Social 6 lingual braces.

If a tooth is missing there are still many treatments to choose from. Which one is best will depend on your budget, how many teeth are missing and where the gap is located.

A popular way to replace missing teeth is the use of dental implants. These are small screws which are attached to the jawbone and replace the tooth root. They can then anchor a false tooth in place for a completely secure and natural fit. Tooth restorations which can be used in conjunction with dental implants include dentures, crowns and bridges.

 

 

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November 19th, 2011

Dentist in Castleford Compares Invisalign and Traditional Metal Braces

Do you dream of a beautiful smile of straight teeth? Are you trying to decide between Invisalign and traditional metal braces? Let your dentist in Castleford help you decide with these factors to consider about Invisalign versus traditional metal braces.

 

Obviously, the crowning advantage of Invisalign over traditional metal braces is cosmetic. Invisalign looks better than traditional metal braces and without close examination, people will not even know that you are wearing them! This is a huge benefit for your self esteem and you can wear Invisalign with confidence.

 

Invisalign can be removed while you are eating and cleaning your teeth, another great advantage over metal braces. There is also no metal that irritates the soft tissues of your mouth. Overall, Invisalign is a significantly less invasive procedure to straighten your teeth.

 

However, Invisalign is not for everyone, as it is a system primarily designed for adults. They cannot be used if baby teeth remain in children and younger teens. In such cases, metal braces will be required.

 

Traditional metal braces are also adjusted with more specificity with each visit to your dentist. Invisalign sets the complete course for your teeth alignment from the beginning and no routine adjustments are made by your dentist.

 

The cost of Invisalign may also be greater than the cost of metal braces, but this really depends on the individual case for a patient. In some cases, Invisalign may cost more than traditional metal braces but will shorten the time needed or vice versa. Speak to your dentist today to see which option is right for you.

 

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October 25th, 2011

How Invisalign changed the face of alignment in Pontefract

Ah, the pretty little town of Pontefract- it can often seem a t times you are a million miles away from anywhere and that no-one cares about you- how wrong you are and when it comes to your teeth, all of the latest gizmos are waiting for you at the dentists. One of which is the most remarkable teeth alignment programs that has ever come onto the market and if you breakdown its name you will have a clue to how it works- Invisalign- an ‘invisible’ aligner made from a clear substance that you barely notice in the mouth. Interested- then listen up you lot because there are other advantages to this little beauty. Leaving aside that you’ve already killed of the sad ideas that the idea of what wearing a traditional brace entails, being that it is ‘invisible’, it works ultra-fast in pressing your teeth into shape as well, far faster than other braces or aligners. Sounding good so far? Well there is another advantage to this method of getting your teeth up to date in the fact you can take it out whenever you need to. Okay, it’s not as cheap as other ways of getting your teeth straightened, but it is one hell of an amazing device and you will most definitely get what you pay out for and it will do the job in a manner that you could only dream of. Well stop dreaming and go out and get your teeth in order right now!

 

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July 1st, 2011

The Benefits of Invisalign in Harrogate

Adjusting to wearing braces can be quite harrowing in Harrogate. It’s one of those things that is forced upon you and though you know it’s for your own good, it means a lifestyle change for a good 2 years. The way you clean your teeth, eat, speak, your self confidence and the way you project yourself are affected when you have some form of brace fitted. But that was before Invisalign was introduced onto the market, because this radical new aligner from the States has changed the way we think of teeth alignment, setting out its own agenda. Incorporating all the new technology now used in dentistry, you first get measured up with the latest digital imaging that is used to manufacture the many aligners that you will use throughout your treatment It will also be able to project images of how your teeth will look post-treatment. Once the procedure has started and you are fitted with your first aligner, your teeth will start to move into place- and quickly too, for this method of teeth straightening is one of the fastest around. But the advantages don’t stop there; the aligner is removable which is great for everyday eating and oral hygiene, and for those who live their life by vanity, this aligner is a ‘must’ because being made from a clear plastic, it’s almost invisible in the mouth when worn. Call 01904 623687 for a free consultation at Fresh Dental Smile Clinic in York

 

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June 23rd, 2011

Get teeth straightened out discreetly with York dentists and Invisalign

Getting your teeth straightened out is necessary not only to improve your self confidence. Having misaligned teeth can also contributed to nocturnal teeth grinding (bruxism) which can actually damage your teeth structurally and lead to problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). With a number of different options available these days for teeth straightening, it can seem like a daunting decision.

Invisalign is a relatively new product on the market and has a number of advantages over the traditional metal brace. For one thing, they are completely see through. This is a huge improvement over all the unsightly metal that has made so many teenage years that little bit more difficult. They can also be taken out whenever the patient feels like it just as long as they are worn for twenty two hours a day.

How Invisalign works is that the clear plastic brace is worn for a certain period of time, during which it will gently move the teeth towards the desired positions. When they have moved as far as they are going to go with that brace, the dentist will assess the situation and then make another brace that will move the teeth a little more over time, and so on. The period of treatment is usually much shorter than that of the traditional brace too.

Although Invisalign cannot actually rotate teeth it can do great job of solving alignment issues and producing smiles which are aesthetically pleasing and less likely to result in bruxism or TMJ disorders. If you are interested in the Invisalign treatment then you should talk to your York dentist and get more information about the product and what is involved. Call 01904 623687 for a free consultation at Fresh Dental Smile Clinic in York

 

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