Invisalign tooth aligners are rapidly becoming one of the most popular orthodontic treatments available in the UK and the reason is fairly clear. Invisalign offer invisible tooth straightening using one-millimetre thick clear plastic retainers which are almost impossible to see when in the mouth. This neatly sidesteps one of the major bugbears of brace wearers, namely that the braces ruin the cosmetic appearance of their teeth for up to three years.

But this is not the only benefit of the Invisalign treatment. They are also not fixed braces which means they can be removed at any time, which comes in very handy for teeth cleaning and at meal times. The braces need to be worn for between twenty and twenty-two hours a day which gives a large window for eating, playing sport and even social occasions where the braces do not have to be in your mouth. Of course, the more you wear them the more effective they will be.

Each brace is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by another with a minor adjustment. By using twenty or so braces over the course of treatment the Invisalign braces gradually move teeth into position. Treatment lasts on average about eighteen months, which is about six months shorter than most fixed-metal braces, but of course there is no reason for anybody to know you are wearing a brace during that time.

Invisalign braces are available from London SE1 dentists and the cost varies depending on the nature of treatment required by each patient. If you have uneven or crooked teeth but have always been out of by the sight of metal braces then ask your dentist about the invisible Invisalign braces and straighten your teeth in secret.

If you have ever had to wear a conventional metal brace you will know just how uncomfortable and unpleasant they can be. Furthermore, you will know just how long treatment can last, often extending up to and beyond three years. So it will be with some envy that you will learn of the Inman aligner, a new type of straightening device pioneered in the US that aims to straighten teeth in as little as six weeks.

Admittedly the Inman is best suited for smaller procline and retrocline corrections but even still, six weeks is an incredibly short time to achieve any kind of straightening. You may well have seen the Inman aligner being used on one of the many TV makeover shows that fill our screens, as part of a general dental makeover, and indeed the Inman aligner is specifically designed to work alongside veneers and other cosmetic dentistry treatments.

Not only is the Inman aligner faster-acting but it is also a great deal more discreet and comfortable than traditional fixed braces. The only part of the brace visible to others is a small metal bar that runs along the front of the teeth, but then again it is in your mouth for such a short period people may not even notice that. Because the Inman is so fast acting there is little need for time-consuming and uncomfortable tightening appointments at the dentist.

But perhaps best of all is the fact that the Inman aligner is completely removable, meaning it can be taken out for eating, sports and teeth cleaning. Obviously the more you wear the aligner the more effective it is but it is still a degree of flexibility of which conventional brace wearers could only dream. Inman aligners are rapidly becoming very popular with South East London dentists because of all these incredible benefits so if you have always wanted straighter teeth but never fancied fixed braces, make an appointment to see your dentist today.

As dental and orthodontic technologies improve, teeth straightening becomes more efficient, discreet and comfortable. Nowhere is this truer than with Damon braces, a perfect example of the strides taken in brace technology over the last twenty years.

Damon braces utilise a friction-free system to achieve more comfortable and speedy straightening than conventional metal-brace orthodontics, which often requires extractions and palatal expanders. The obvious major advantages of Damon braces include faster treatment times, which are typically six months faster; a greater degree of comfort, as there is no need for regular tightening thanks to the revolutionary self-ligating wire and bracket system; and better oral hygiene because of the lack of rubber bands which attracted bacteria and smaller brackets to allow easier cleaning.

The Damon brace also uses brackets that are made from ceramic and clear plastic to look more discreet in the mouth and a more pleasing aesthetic appearance. Damon braces are more powerful than most other fast acting braces such as Invisalign and the Inman aligner meaning they can tackle more complex orthodontic issues such as overcrowding and rotated teeth.

Damon braces from a London SE1 dentist may cost slightly more than conventional orthodontic treatment but the faster treatment times, greater comfort during treatment and more discreet appearance justify paying slightly more in the eyes of many patients. Having to wear a brace is never easy at the best of times but can be especially difficult for teenagers and young adults who don’t want to stand out from their peers or experience painful and unnecessary appointments at the dentist. So choose the Damon system and give them the easiest orthodontic treatment invented so far.

Zoom Teeth Whitening is a cosmetic procedure to whiten the teeth quickly and efficiently; says a South East London dentist. The method is widely used to great effect and is applied by a technician rather than a dentist. It is a purely cosmetic thing though and won’t straighten or repair damaged teeth. It is just a way of whitening teeth that have been discoloured by excessive use of tobacco and red wine, and also usually a lack of regular brushing. It cannot be used on teeth that have diseased gums around them; Gingivitis is a no-no for this method as it exposes the part of the tooth it protects. After an initial consultation the technician will apply a gel to the teeth, and then put a soft shield in your mouth to protect the fleshy parts of it, including the lips and your tongue. Then a light is beamed onto the gel and it reacts to break down and eliminate the discoloured parts. The whole procedure is done in around an hour, and the results are almost instant, the preparation takes about 10 minutes, then the session is broken into three 15 minute parts. It is painless although slightly uncomfortable as your mouth is held open to maximise the light beams effects, you can listen to music or even watch a screen if you wish. It isn’t expensive and can often cost just a couple of hundred pounds, there are restrictions on what you can eat and drink for a while afterwards. If all the advice is strictly adhered to then the client can enjoy a long period of lovely white teeth. It is widely available and some technicians even do home visits, although many people get their Zoom Smile during a lunch break at a salon near their work place.

If you have ever had to wear a conventional metal brace you will know just how uncomfortable and unpleasant they can be. Furthermore, you will know just how long treatment can last, often extending up to and beyond three years. So it will be with some envy that you will learn of the Inman aligner, a new type of straightening device pioneered in the US that aims to straighten teeth in as little as six weeks.

Admittedly the Inman is best suited for smaller procline and retrocline corrections but even still, six weeks is an incredibly short time to achieve any kind of straightening. You may well have seen the Inman aligner being used on one of the many TV makeover shows that fill our screens, as part of a general dental makeover, and indeed the Inman aligner is specifically designed to work alongside veneers and other cosmetic dentistry treatments.

Not only is the Inman aligner faster-acting but it is also a great deal more discreet and comfortable than traditional fixed braces. The only part of the brace visible to others is a small metal bar that runs along the front of the teeth, but then again it is in your mouth for such a short period people may not even notice that. Because the Inman is so fast acting there is little need for time-consuming and uncomfortable tightening appointments at the dentist.

But perhaps best of all is the fact that the Inman aligner is completely removable, meaning it can be taken out for eating, sports and teeth cleaning. Obviously the more you wear the aligner the more effective it is but it is still a degree of flexibility of which conventional brace wearers could only dream. Inman aligners are rapidly becoming very popular with South East London dentists because of all these incredible benefits so if you have always wanted straighter teeth but never fancied fixed braces, make an appointment to see your dentist today.

There is no doubt that fixed metal braces can be effective but for many patients, and in particular older patients, the idea of having to wear messy and uncomfortable metal braces for two years is unsurprisingly not that appealing. Many older patients who missed out on orthodontic straightening when they were younger have often felt ignored by the world of cosmetic dentistry in terms of viable straightening treatments. That was until the advent of Invisalign clear braces.

The Invisalign system was first introduced in the US at the beginning of the new millennium and has slowly become more and more available in this country. Media exposure and positive testimonials on makeover shows have heightened the profile of the Invisalign system making it one of the most popular new ways to straighten teeth. But what is it exactly that makes the Invisalign system so special? Well, most obviously, is the fact that it is nearly invisible to others unless standing extremely close to the patient, and even then you would probably have to know that they were there to even notice.

The system works by using a series of computer designed retainer-type braces, each making a small adjustment to the position of the teeth and treatment takes on average four to six months less that most fixed metal braces. It’s easy to see why Invisalign braces are becoming so popular with patients all over the UK. For patients unwilling to resort to metal braces, the Invisalign system seems to offer the perfect solution. The braces are discreet, treatment is shorter and they are also completely removable. Effective treatment requires the braces to be in the mouth on average 22 hours a day. That leaves two hours free to eat and clean teeth limiting the effect braces have on your lifestyle. You can receive more information about the incredible Invisalign system at South East London dentists.

The old style fixed metal braces have put a lot of people off having fixed braces who might benefit from treatment, but new Damon braces are staking a claim for modern fixed-bracket braces as the most effective and comfortable form of orthodontic teeth-straightening.

We are all aware of the old style ‘train track’ style braces having had to wear them ourselves or knowing somebody who has. Anyone who has worn this type pf brace can tell you just how uncomfortable they can be sometimes, with nasty metal wires and brackets sticking into the soft tissue lining of the mouth. You don’t have to have worn these braces to know how unattractive they can look and how messy they can make eating. But the new Damon braces have addressed all these problems and more to produce discreet, comfortable and incredibly powerful fixed braces. They also have the added bonus of working, on average, six months faster than the old style braces.

The secret to Damon braces’ success is the self-ligating memory wire and 60 per cent smaller ceramic brackets used to hold it. The self-ligating wire has removed the need for painful brace tightening, an unpleasant necessity of the old braces. This also means that far fewer appointments are needed during the treatment. Because the brackets are half the size of their predecessors and made of white ceramic they are also far more discreet. They also allow for much easier teeth cleaning keeping your mouth healthier. Damon braces do not use metal or elastic ties which were also breeding grounds for bacteria, making the mouth unhealthy.

London SE1 dentists are currently offering patients these incredible new braces that are revolutionising the world of fixed orthodontic braces. Capable of producing stunning results, the Damon brace is the future of fixed orthodontic treatment.