Braces: which system is right for you?
Dentistry has benefitted hugely from research and development in many areas over the past 2 or 3 decades, making it possible for all of us to have the smile we have always wanted. One area of dentistry that may have advanced more than any other is that of teeth straightening, where the focus is on creating aligned teeth and bite. Time was, if you wanted braces in St John’s Wood, you’d undergo 2 or 3 years of heavy duty metal brackets and wires that could cut into your cheeks and make your teeth ache, as well as restrict your diet and impair your speech. No wonder no one but adolescents was seen in them, what person with freedom of choice would put themselves through that.
However, these days, there are many kinds of braces on offer, each designed to tackle a different problem and to blend with different lifestyle needs. At Aura Dental in St John’s Wood, braces come in several forms to give you the freedom of choice, although we will recommend a system to best suit your needs.
Invisalign
This system uses clear aligners that look like transparent gum shields. The aligners are changed every 2 weeks. You can remove them to clean your teeth and eat, but you need to wear them for at least 22 hours a day for them to align your teeth on schedule. Their smooth plastic means no cut cheeks or mouth sores, and it is so thin that no one can see you are wearing them.
Inman Aligner
This aligner is a cross between invisible and metal braces. It relies on coil springs that power 2 metal aligner bows that gently oppose each other, guiding the teeth into their new positions. This system is often quicker than Invisalign, taking between 6 and 16 weeks. Also, only one appliance is required for the entire treatment, making it more affordable. The Inman Aligner is designed to move the front teeth only.
Six Month Smiles
This uses tooth-coloured brackets and wires to move the front 6 social teeth, the ones you see when you smile. Treatments are completed in as little as 6 months.
To find out more about braces in St John’s Wood, why not pop in for a consultation?