Category: Braces

Traditionally, braces are associated with teenagers, but an increasing number of adults are also looking for orthodontic treatment. North West London clinic Aura Dental recognises the demand for such treatments, coupled with the need for discretion. For that reason, we are proud to offer a number of subtle options for tooth straightening.

Although the majority of people who come to orthodontics later in life are primarily driven by cosmetic concerns, at our North West London dental clinic we always emphasise that any such treatment – whether with braces or aligners – will also benefit your oral health, by making your teeth easier to clean.

Reducing areas where plaque can build up makes a big improvement in your chances of avoiding tooth decay and gum disease, which both lead to tooth loss and in the case of gum disease has been linked to several serious general health concerns. Of course, you need to practise good dental hygiene and visit your North West London dentist and hygienist regularly, but straightening your teeth is a good place to start.

North West London braces and aligners – your choices

Come into Aura Dental in North West London for a tooth-straightening consultation and your dentist will conduct a thorough clinical examination, before talking you through the best courses of treatment. Depending on what your clinical requirements are, they may recommend:

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a popular system of cosmetic braces that work both quickly and discreetly. Unlike standard braces, which are made from metal and are very obvious, Six Month Smiles are made from clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires. This means that they blend in with the natural colour of your teeth, so are barely noticeable. Because they focus on the front six teeth they work in an average of half a year.

Inman Aligner

This aligner works very quickly on issues affecting the front teeth – protrusion, for example. The Inman Aligner’s unique design enables it to work in between six and 18 weeks, making it the fastest option at our North West London clinic.

Invisalign

A system of clear, removable aligners that can correct more extensive orthodontic issues.

Modern dentistry offers many alternatives to metal braces for adults who want to straighten their teeth. Aura Dental in North West London welcomes new patients for teeth straightening consultations, which may involve discreet fixed braces or clear, removable aligners.

At our North West London dental clinic we are always keen to explain that the advantages of treatment with braces or aligners are more than just aesthetic. Improving tooth alignment makes dental hygiene easier, reducing your risk of the two leading causes of tooth loss: gum disease and tooth decay. Bringing your bite into proper alignment can also help to treat recurring headaches or jaw pain, whilst also making it easier to bite and chew food.

Although many patients come to our North West London clinic seeking tooth straightening treatment to improve a cosmetic concern, they are often pleasantly surprised by the additional benefits they will enjoy.

North West London braces and aligners

Aura Dental in North West London offers several systems of braces and aligners for straightening teeth. When you come for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist, they will undertake a thorough clinical examination in order to determine the best treatment to suit your individual needs.

Options include:

Invisalign

A popular alternative to fixed braces at our North West London clinic, Invisalign treatment involves using a series of clear, removable aligners that progressively move your teeth into a better position. You need to change your aligner fortnightly, and wear them for 20-22 hours a day so that treatment progresses as planned.

A big advantage of using Invisalign is that you need not struggle with your dental hygiene during treatment, because you take the aligners out to clean and to brush your teeth, as well as to eat and drink.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a popular system of cosmetic braces, which can correct issues with the front six teeth in either jaw. They comprise clear and tooth-coloured parts, and work in an average of half a year.

Inman Aligner

This single-use aligner is good for correcting protrusion and crowding issues with the front teeth. Its unique design means it can work in weeks.

In the 21st Century, there are many alternatives to metal braces when it comes to straightening your teeth. At Aura Dental in North West London, we offer treatment with both discreet fixed braces and clear, removable aligners, designed to give you the straighter teeth you’ve always wanted without the world having to know you are undergoing treatment.

There are many benefits to be gained from teeth straightening treatment, and not all of them are aesthetic. It is easier to keep better aligned teeth clean, because there are fewer gaps in which food particles can become trapped and dental plaque can build up.

As long as you pay regular visits to your North West London dentist and hygienist, straightening your teeth can significantly improve your oral hygiene, and can reduce your risk of the two most common causes of tooth loss – gum disease and dental decay.

North West London braces and aligners

When you come into Aura Dental in North West London for a teeth straightening consultation, your dentist will conduct a thorough clinical examination to determine the best course of treatment. This will depend upon the type and amount of correction that’s required, and may involve the use of aligners or braces.

Your North West London treatment options include:

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic, tooth-coloured braces specifically designed to work on the “social six” teeth – the front teeth that are on show when you flash a smile. It is often these teeth that adults are interested in straightening at our North West London practice, and as the name suggests treatment with Six Month Smiles is completed in an average of just half a year.

Inman Aligner

This is a single use removable aligner that works rapidly to correct issues such as crowding or protrusion with the front teeth. Average treatment times with the Inman Aligner range from just six to 18 weeks, making it the fastest teeth straightening option at our North West London dental practice.

Invisible aligners

This option sees your dentist prescribe a series of clear, removable aligners that fit snugly over your teeth to guide them into a better position.

In 2016, braces do not have to mean metal, and orthodontic treatment need not always involve a fixed brace at all. Aura Dental in North West London offers a number of discreet ways to straighten your teeth, whether you require rapid cosmetic correction or more extensive treatment. We welcome new patients for consultations.

Crooked teeth are one of the most common complaints heard by a cosmetic dentist, and at our North West London clinic we understand that having teeth out of alignment can cause you to be embarrassed about your smile, hiding it away in public. But we also understand that many adults will balk at the thought of traditional metal braces, with their glaringly obvious nature and often lengthy treatment times.

That’s why we are proud to offer more discreet treatment options, because we believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile of which they can be proud. When you come for an orthodontic consultation at Aura Dental in North West London your dentist will perform a thorough clinical examination before recommending the best course of treatment.

North West London braces and aligners

There are two types of orthodontic appliance available at Aura Dental in North West London: fixed braces, and removable aligners. Each system has its merits and is more suitable for different types of orthodontic correction. Your dentist will talk you through all the relevant treatment options to suit your needs, and will help you to make an informed choice.

Treatments include:

Six Month Smiles

This popular system of cosmetic braces is designed to work quickly and discreetly on the front teeth in your smile line. Comprised of clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, Six Month Smiles braces are very discreet.

Inman Aligner

Designed for rapid correction of protruding front teeth and adult relapse, this single removable aligner should be worn for 16-20 hours a day. Treatment takes from six to 18 weeks, making it the fastest-acting orthodontic option at our North West London clinic.

Invisalign

This system of clear aligners can correct more extensive orthodontic issues. You can remove the aligners for short periods, for example to brush your teeth.

Treatment with braces can benefit people of all ages. North London clinic Aura Dental offers a number of discreet brace solutions, as well as clear aligners, to correct a wide range of orthodontic problems. If you are interested in improving the alignment of your teeth, why not come in for a consultation to learn more about how we could help you?

While treatment with braces is seen as standard for children and teenagers these days, a lot of adults are also taking an interest in teeth straightening treatment. As more people begin to realise the true value of a beautiful smile, so the demand for adult orthodontics is growing.

What’s more, in terms of treatment for teenagers, the criteria for braces on the NHS is very strict, and waiting lists are very long. The teenage years can be a sensitive time and young people can be very image-conscious, so at our North London clinic we also offer options for those who don’t qualify for NHS orthodontics, as well as those who do but either don’t want to wear metal braces or would like to start their treatment as quickly as possible.

Whatever your age, there are more benefits to teeth straightening than just a beautiful smile. Improperly aligned teeth are harder to keep clean, which can increase your risk of dental decay or gum disease developing.

If you are interested in straightening your teeth with braces or aligners, the options at Aura Dental in North London include:

Six Month Smiles

These barely-visible cosmetic braces are designed for rapid mild to moderate correction of issues affecting the teeth that show when you smile. Comprising clear and tooth-coloured parts, the average treatment time is just half a year.

Inman Aligner

This single aligner is excellent for treating cases of adult relapse, as well as for correcting protruding front teeth, helping to protect them from accidental damage. It’s the fastest orthodontic treatment at Aura Dental in North London, acting in between six and 18 weeks.

Invisalign

A popular system of clear aligners, Invisalign can be used to correct a wide range of concerns. This system is removable at home.

Braces, in the modern day and age, don’t have to mean a mouth full of metal, and straighter teeth don’t always require braces. At Aura Dental in North London, we understand the need for discreet teeth straightening treatments, which is why we are pleased to offer a number of subtler solutions.

Adults as well as children and teenagers can benefit from orthodontic intervention – in fact, it’s never too late to straighten your teeth. At our North Londondental practice we have successfully treated many adult patients just like you, who came to us worried about having to wear obvious metal appliance and walked away happy with discreet tooth straightening treatment.

Although many of these appliances are referred to as “cosmetic braces” it should also be remembered that there are health benefits from teeth straightening. Because it is easier to keep straighter teeth clean, with fewer gaps in which plaque can build up, straighter teeth are generally healthier teeth, with your risk of tooth decay and gum disease significantly reduced.

North Londonbraces and aligners

When you come in for a consultation at our North London clinic, your dentist will examine you and help you to choose the best option from our braces and aligners.

CFast Braces

These fixed appliances comprise clear and tooth-coloured components, and work in an average time of six months. They can correct issues with the top or bottom front teeth, as well as levelling and rounding out the arches.

Invisalign

A series of aligners that gradually move your teeth, Invisalign is both clear and removable, meaning that it has hardly any impact on your lifestyle, and makes it easy to maintain dental hygiene during treatment.

Six Month Smiles

These cosmetic braces work very quickly and are designed for mild to moderate correction of the front teeth. They comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires.

Braces no longer need to mean a mouth full of metal for months on end. At North London clinic Aura Dental we encourage patients to have orthodontic treatment whatever their age, and offer a number of subtle methods to straighten your teeth without the whole world having to know you are undergoing treatment.

North London braces and aligners

Modern orthodontics affords a dentist or orthodontist a number of ways to improve the alignment of your teeth, and fix issues with your bite. This may involve using fixed appliances – braces – or removable appliances – aligners. When you come to Aura Dental in North London for an orthodontic consultation, we will conduct a thorough clinical examination, then will explain the pros and cons of all relevant treatments.

Braces are the traditional method by which orthodontists straighten teeth. In the 21st Century, they can be made from clear and tooth-coloured components, meaning that they will blend in with your teeth’s natural colouring and won’t be instantly noticeable.

At our North London clinic we use Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces, which have an average treatment time of just half a year and focus on the front six to eight teeth – those on display when you smile.

We also use clear aligners – Invisalign and the Inman Aligner – as an alternative way to straighten your teeth. Unlike braces, which are fixed in place, both these aligners are removable at home, so you can take them out to eat and clean.

The Inman Aligner is a single device used to correct adult relapse and protrusion issues with the front teeth. It works incredibly quickly – sometimes in just a matter of weeks – and acts as a retainer after treatment.

Invisalign treatment involves using a series of aligners that you change every fortnight. It can correct a wider range of orthodontic problems.

Braces equal a mouth full of metal, right? Wrong. At North Londondental practice Aura Dental we understand that traditional orthodontic appliances just aren’t compatible with modern adult lifestyles. However, we believe that teeth straightening treatment is beneficial to your health as well as your confidence, which is why we offer some subtler methods to realign your teeth.

It’s easier to keep teeth clean when they are properly aligned, because there are fewer gaps for food particles to get trapped in and bacteria to build up. So long as you have a good home care routine, with regular brushing and flossing twice a day, and you visit your dentist and hygienist as often as your practitioner advises, straightening your teeth can help to preserve your oral health by minimising your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

At our North Londondental practice we appreciate that choosing to have orthodontic treatment later in life is a big decision, which is why we invite you to join us for a consultation. Here you will find out about the most suitable treatments for your specific needs, including the pros and cons of all relevant options. We offer both fixed appliances – braces – and removable appliances – aligners.

Among the discreet orthodontic products available at Aura Dental in North London are:

Inman Aligner

This clear aligner is specifically designed to work quickly and comfortably on problems affecting the front teeth. Conditions the Inman Aligner can be used to treat include protruding or crooked front teeth, as well as adult relapse. At the end of treatment, the Inman Aligner functions as a retainer.

Six Month Smiles

These cosmetic braces comprise tooth-coloured wires and clear brackets, and focus on the front teeth. Six months is the average treatment time, with some cases complete in just three.

In 2016, braces don’t have to mean having a mouth full of metal. At Aura Dental in North London, we understand that many patients, particularly adults, who would like to straighten their teeth are put off at the thought of traditional metal train-track braces – after all, these aren’t particularly compatible with a busy professional lifestyle. Fortunately, modern orthodontics has some far more discreet options on offer. . .

Braces or aligners?

Discreet orthodontics is one of the fastest-growing areas of 21st Century dentistry. At our North London dental practice we offer treatment with both tooth-coloured braces and near-invisible clear aligners. Each have their individual benefits, and will be discussed at your initial orthodontics consultation.

Here at Aura Dental in North London, we have transformed hundreds of patients’ smiles with the help of orthodontics treatments. Whether you have a simple case of crowding or a more serious condition requiring more complex treatment, we will find the perfect orthodontic solution for you.

We understand that choosing to have orthodontic treatment is a big decision, so we invite you to join us at our North London dental practice for an orthodontic consultation. You can see how we’ve helped other patients and discover the ways in which we can help you. We will go through the pros and cons of all treatment options, as well as how long your treatment is expected to take.

Among the options available at our North London dental clinic are:

Six Month Smiles

These cosmetic braces are tooth-coloured and designed to work on those teeth that show when you smile. Six Months is the average length of treatment.

Inman Aligner

This single, removable aligner is designed to correct issues with the front teeth in as little as six weeks.

Invisalign

Invisalign comprises a series of clear aligners, made to fit tightly over your teeth. You change your aligner every two weeks as your teeth move.

Braces are the original and in many cases still the best way to correct alignment issues with your teeth. At Aura Dental in North London our skilled cosmetic dental team offer a number of discreet orthodontic options so that patients can straighten their teeth without everybody knowing about it.

A lot of adults who would like to straighten their teeth are put off by the prospect of wearing traditional metal braces. The cosmetic dentists at our North London dental practice understand this concern; whilst traditional braces are very effective, they are also very obvious, and this isn’t compatible with adults who have busy personal and professional lives.

So, what are the other options for orthodontic treatment? We invite all patients who are interested in cosmetic teeth straightening to join us for an orthodontic consultation here at our North London practice. Your dentist will carefully examine your teeth and gums and will discuss the pros and cons of all appropriate treatments, so you can make an educated choice about treatment going forward.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles aren’t just discreet – they’re quick, too. As you may have guessed from the name, the average treatment time is just six months.

Six Month Smiles are fixed braces with a considerably shorter treatment time than their traditional counterparts. They work so quickly because they focus only on the “social six” teeth – those on display when you smile.

Another huge benefit of Six Month Smiles braces is that they are designed to blend into your mouth. The wires are tooth-coloured and the brackets are clear, meaning many people will not notice you are wearing them.

Clear aligners

Your dentist may recommend clear aligners as an alternative to braces. These aligners are made of clear plastic and fit over your teeth to gently move them to a new position. They have the additional benefit of being removable for eating and cleaning.