Orthodontic
treatment can improve the appearance of natural teeth when they
have become crooked or misaligned. Orthodontics is
not restricted to the correction of children's teeth and is
becoming increasingly popular with adults as braces become less
visible and uncomfortable. The 'railway tracks' reminiscent
of childhood are no longer a pre-requisite for a straight, beautiful
smile. At our Hampstead dental practice we use a system called
Invisalign, which is an almost invisible orthodontic appliance.
A computer is used to plot the movement of the teeth and fabricate
a clear 'Caligner' to reposition them. This aligner is changed
every few weeks as your teeth slowly begin to move into position.
At our dental practice we have a specialist Hampstead orthodontist
who can advise you on what can be achieved through orthodontic
procedures. Your brace will be carefully made to fit your mouth
exactly and will be designed to straighten your teeth as quickly
as possible.
Our orthodontic treatment includes the re-alignment
of teeth and bite to improve cosmetic appearance and resolve
functional problems.
Invisalign can help you get the great smile you've always
wanted because it's...
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Invisible,
so no one can tell you're straightening your teeth. So
now you can smile more during treatment as well as after.
Removable, so you can eat and drink
what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing
are no problem.
Comfortable,
because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during
treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend
less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. |
Invisalign® also allows you to view your own virtual treatment
plan when you start, so you can see how your straight teeth
will look when your treatment is complete. Invisalign is the
invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made,
nearly undetectable aligners. And it's been proven effective
in both clinical research and in practices nationwide.
How Does Invisalign® Work?
- You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing
them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
- As you replace each aligner with the next in the series,
your teeth will move - little by little, week by week -
until they have straightened to the final position your
orthodontist or dentist has prescribed.
- You'll visit your orthodontist or dentist about once
every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing
as planned.
- Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average
number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and
30, but both will vary from case to case.
Visit the Invisalign
website to learn more.
Online
Leaflets
If you want general information on a condition
or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment? Want to
know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new
BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education: Learn
about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments and
good oral health with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site. |
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