Another option for teeth straightening at Aura Dental

The orthodontic industry has come a long way since the 1990s. There was a time in the past when it was fairly common to see children and teenagers grinning up from school photographs with a full set of braces glinting on their teeth. In recent years we have seen that with new innovations making the process of teeth straightening more appealing to a wider range of people, there are now several more discreet methods for young people and adults alike to straighten their teeth for a smile that fits their own desires, and helps them to reach their ideal appearance.

This more aesthetically pleasing smile is something that we at Aura Dental can offer you; braces in St. John’s Wood allow you the confidence you may be looking for, not only at the end of treatment but throughout it as well. This is partially what makes it the preferred option for patients who are looking to straighten their teeth more quickly than they would expect with traditional braces.

Are you looking to get your teeth straightened and want to know more about braces and what they could do for you? Read on to find out more.

How far have orthodontics come?

For many years in history, people all across the globe have been trying to find ways to be able to straighten their teeth. It may be comforting to know that you are not alone in your desire to achieve a more aesthetic smile; geniuses like Aristotle tried to come up with ways to fix orthodontic problems and straighten teeth that were crooked.

Modern orthodontics

In the 20th century when malocclusions were categorised into different classifications, the process of using metal tracks and elastics to pull the teeth and jaw into place was perfected, but we have come a long way since then. Now, what you can expect from the look of orthodontics in terms of braces in St. John’s Wood is so much more appealing than what we are traditionally used to. We are talking about Invisalign.

First (and most importantly to some patients) there are no sticky impressions that need to be made which means no rubber sliding down the back of your throat for 5 minutes. Now we use a quick and easy 3D scan to take a digital impression of your teeth, with this scan a computer is able to determine exactly how your teeth will shift over time and it will help a laboratory create a set of clear aligners that will shift your teeth in increments by pushing them into place. Thus they are able to offer results in less than a year. These aligners are removable for cleaning and eating and as the name suggests they are invisible too, which means that no one will notice you wearing them. Because they are custom made to work around you and your lifestyle, they can be changed every 1-2 weeks at home so that you don’t have to make constant trips to the dentist throughout your treatment. 

With these new braces in St. John’s Wood, you are able to control how you adjust your smile with absolute discretion thanks to this innovative technology.