Category: Invisalign

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a modern and highly popular alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment for straightening your teeth. If you suffer from misaligned teeth, crookedness and wonky teeth, protruding teeth, gaps in your teeth and overcrowding then you need to speak to us here at Aura Dental and find out about Invisalign St John’s Wood for you.

Traditional orthodontic treatment consists of fixed metal appliances which are highly visible in your mouth, pulling your teeth into position over a period of time. On the other hand, Invisalign St John’s Wood, as the name suggests, is almost invisible and therefore a highly discreet and convenient method for addressing the aesthetic issues of your teeth. Invisalign St Johns Wood works by using a series of clear plastic aligners which can be taken out of your mouth and put back in as necessary so that they do not impact any other aspects of your life. By making sure that the aligners fit accurately and precisely, they work to create pressure around your teeth to help move them safely and gradually into a better suited position.

How does Invisalign work?

Here at Aura Dental our dentists have specialised training in the Invisalign procedure and will carry out a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums to begin with to make sure that the treatment is suitable for you. This is because orthodontic treatment requires healthy teeth and gums to make sure that it is safe to move the position of your teeth without causing any dental issues or complications. When your dentist is sure that Invisalign is the correct choice of treatment for you then you will undergo a specialised iTero 3-dimensional scan which will help you and your dentist see exactly how Invisalign can change the appearance of your teeth.

Once you are happy with the visual, your dentist will be able to explain how long the treatment will take to achieve these results and once agreed they will be able to send the scans to the Invisalign laboratory where the technicians will create a series of aligners for you that will help you achieve the smile that you are hoping for. The number of aligners that you will need depends on the extent of misalignment to begin with and can vary from patient to patient. Once the aligners have been created you will be able to take them home and begin your treatment immediately. Each aligner is to be worn for 2 weeks at a time for at least 22 hours of the day only to be taken out during meal times and for a drink other than water. After every two or three aligners you can visit your dentist to make sure that the treatment process is coming along successfully and that the movement of your teeth is not causing any other dental issues. Your teeth may feel a bit sensitive however this is quite normal and will subside soon.

Speak to us at Aura dental today to find out more about Invisalign and how you can create a beautiful smile at your convenience and your discretion and promote better oral health for life.

The majority of adults present a certain degree of reluctance towards traditional orthodontic treatment which uses metal fixed appliances in your mouth to correct your misalignment issues. These tend to be highly visible in the mouth and affect your self-consciousness and esteem. Research has shown that most adults would rather settle for the misalignment of their teeth then undergo such orthodontic treatment.

Advances in dental technology over the last few decades has helped address the high visibility of orthodontic treatment and there are now many different options for alternate treatment procedures. Invisible orthodontics has become very popular in treating the aesthetic issues of your teeth and if you speak to us at Aura dental then you’ll find that we have an array of treatment options available for you depending on your personal requirements and preferences.

Invisalign in St. Johns Wood

Here at Aura dental we are proud to present Invisalign St John’s Wood. Introduced 20 years ago, Invisalign has helped correct over 10 million smiles and is continuing to grow in popularity for correcting the misalignment issues of your teeth. The popularity of Invisalign St. Johns Wood is due to the discretion and the comfort of the clear plastic aligners that are used for this process. With Invisalign St Johns Wood you will find that the invisible aligners are a fantastic alternative to metal wires and brackets which are used in conventional orthodontics, not only are they almost invisible but they are also comfortable to wear and work effectively to straighten your teeth in a similar or shorter period of time than metal braces. The average treatment time with Invisalign St John’s wood ranges from 6 to 12 months depending on the extent of straightening necessary to achieve your desired smile.

By straightening your teeth not only will you have a beautiful smile to look at but your teeth will also be easier to keep clean and free of dental issues. This is because a neatly aligned smile has less hard to reach areas for plaque and tartar to build up in there for your toothbrush and your floss will be able to reach all the surfaces and edges of your teeth and promote better oral health for you.

You will need to book an appointment to see your dentist here at Aura Dental to make sure that your teeth are clean and strong and that your gums are healthy before you can begin the process of Invisalign. All orthodontic treatments require good oral health so if you do have any underlying dental issues then these will be addressed prior to beginning your treatment procedure. Once your dentist is happy that you are ready to begin the treatment then you will undergo a specialised iTero three-dimensional scan which has been designed by the makers of Invisalign themselves. This scan allows you to see an accurate prediction of how your teeth will look following a successful course of Invisalign treatment. If you are happy with the scan results then the dentist will send these off to the Invisalign laboratory to create a series of Invisalign aligners for you and you can begin your journey to a beautiful smile that you are proud to show off to the world.

If you have misaligned teeth and don’t feel like smiling about it, Aura Dental can help. We are proud to be Private Dentistry Award Finalists 2020 who have the skills and expertise to give you a smile worth having. With Invisalign St John’s Wood, we can realign teeth in as little as 6 months using a convenient, discreet and comfortable way.

What is it?

Invisalign is a clear plastic aligner system that allows patients to remove the devices for up to 2 hours a day. When they are worn, the aligners apply pressure to gently move your teeth into the desired positioning over a period of time. You will be provided with 6 weeks’ worth of aligners to change between on a weekly basis, before coming back to us for a check-up and to receive more aligners.

Why Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a leading brand provider of aligners and there are plenty of reasons why. Firstly, the aligners are comfortable to wear because they are made bespoke to fit your mouth using iTero technology, taking a 3D scan of your mouth from which the measurements are derived for your aligners to be made. From this, an animation can also be produced to show you what your teeth will look like after treatment has been completed – it’s definitely a big tick for motivation!

Another benefit of Invisalign is that the aligners are clear plastic and this means that nobody should be able to see them when they are being worn. So whether you’re a teenager or an adult, you don’t have to feel self-conscious about improving your smile. You can simply pop the aligners in and nobody will know. What’s more, when you eat and drink you can remove them, so you can continue eating what you like. No foods are off limits and you don’t need to worry about your aligners breaking, because you won’t be chomping on an apple while wearing them. Plus, plastic is a lot harder to break than delicate wires and brackets.

A further advantage of choosing Invisalign is that you have the control over when you wear the aligners and when you don’t. Aside from eating and drinking, brushing and flossing, you could also remove them when you want to meet a friend, go for a run, climb a tree, or do the salsa around the office – it really is up to you!

Invisalign and beyond

After your Invisalign journey is completed and you have a wonderful realigned smile, you will then be required to wear retainers as directed by your Invisalign St John’s Wood.

To see if the Invisalign journey is for you, simply book in with us for an initial consultation. We will be happy to discuss any of your concerns, examine your mouth fully and advise you on the treatment options available to you. Invisalign is perfect for mild to moderate alignment issues such as crossbite, over or underbite, crowded teeth or gapped teeth.

So, if you want to have a smile that needs to be shown to the world, come and see us at Aura Dental to see how we can help get your smile in line.

Sometimes, it seems life isn’t fair. You spend hours each week just looking at your teeth and wishing they were straighter; it’s constantly in the back of your mind that you don’t want to smile too widely in case anyone sees your teeth; you’re always avoiding photographs when your snap-happy friends and family are about. Basically, it haunts your waking hours. And, when it comes to considering braces, ‘train tracks’ are the last thing you want, especially if you’re not a teenager anymore – that boat has well set sail, thank you very much! Well, actually, it hasn’t. At Aura Dental, we have a treatment to address mild to moderate alignment issues in as little as 6 to18 months using a discreet and effective method. We are Private Dentistry Finalists 2020 and we have a little bit of magic for you with a removable aligner treatment called Invisalign. Invisalign St John’s Wood is the popular way to get great teeth conveniently, comfortably and without embarrassment, no matter what your age.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a system that uses clear plastic aligners which are worn over the teeth like a gum shield. They are more streamlined and comfortable, however, as they are custom-made to fit your mouth. The use of iTero technology allows your dentist to take a 3D scan of your mouth from which to get the measurements for your aligners to be manufactured, and afterwards an animation can be generated to show you what your teeth will look like after the completion of your treatment.

The aligners apply a gentle pressure to your teeth when they are being worn and, gradually, your teeth will move into the desired position. After this, you will need to wear a retainer. The aligners can be removed for up to 2 hours a day, which allows you greater flexibility with your treatment on a daily basis.

What’s the deal?

So, it sounds great, right? But perhaps you’re wondering what makes this a preferred treatment option in reality. The positives are simple: you can remove the aligners, which means you don’t have to wear them when you go on a date or have that important job interview. But, if you do decide to wear them, nobody will notice you have them in your mouth (unless they have a strange tendency to stare very closely at your teeth). Another bonus is that if you can remove them for up to 2 hours a day, it gives you plenty of time to eat and drink without them in. This is cause for celebration as anyone with fixed metal braces will tell you, because you won’t have to clean off any food debris from your aligners after eating. You can also take them out to brush and floss as normal, so you can maintain a normal oral hygiene routine, other fixed brace patients may sigh longingly for this easier option!

Another benefit is that the aligners are difficult to break! Made of plastic, there are no delicate wires and brackets to contend with.

What do I need to do?

If you are interested in finding out more about Invisalign, book in to see us at Aura Dental. We have a friendly and professional team who are ready to help you get a smile you can be proud of. Our Invisalign St John’s Wood would be only too happy to discuss the benefits of Invisalign.

Have you heard that wearing an invisible aligner is a walk in the park?

While it is easy to use, aligners do not come without their own set of unique challenges.

At Aura Dental, our team has worked with Invisalign St John’s Wood for over a decade and can offer you some much-needed tips on the wearing and daily use of this aligner.

So, read on for our survival guide to Invisalign St John’s Wood.

Keep your teeth clean

As obvious as it may sound relating to anything orthodontic, when you wear Invisalign St John’s Wood, you’ve got to keep your teeth clean.

Unlike braces which are fixed, this invisible aligner is removable, meaning that you can and should take it out before meals. But, before you put the aligner back in, you will need to clean your teeth. That’s right! Even at work or at a restaurant!

This will prevent sugars and other food debris from being pressed against your teeth, thus inhibiting the formation of cavities and gum disease. So, we recommend using a mini toothbrush and carrying it with you wherever you go along with a mini toothpaste tube.

Keep the aligners clean

You need to keep food debris off of your teeth but we know that it can be easy to forget about cleaning it off of aligners too.

Make it part of your daily routine to clean the aligners. As they are made from plastic, you can simply rinse them under running cold water and remove any debris with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Do not use hot water to clean them as this could cause the plastic to warp. Refrain from using mouthwashes too as this can cause the plastic to discolour and lead to your invisible aligners becoming a bit more visible!

Backup aligners are a must-have!

You may find that during the period when you use your aligners that they get damaged, warped or lost. So, it is worth investing in backup aligners to be safe.

If you don’t and one of your aligners is damaged, it can take at least 2 weeks for a new one to be ordered, made and shipped back to our team, which can lead to a lengthy delay in the treatment.

Monitor yourself

When you wear a removable aligner, you’ve got to keep track of everything; how often you wear them, how often you eat and whether or not you are wearing the correct aligner.

We recommend keeping a diary or using the associated app to help you manage your aligners.

Dental wax

Dental aligners are an amazing piece of engineering and are made possible thanks to the use of 3D printers.

As is the way with most things made by 3D printers, the edges of the aligners tend to be a bit sharp. This can cause issues when they are placed against the inner cheeks, gums or tongue. Therefore, it is worth investing in dental wax. This is a soft, putty-like material that is placed over the sharp edges of your aligners until they soften down through daily wear and tear. It prevents friction so that your soft tissues won’t become damaged through the use of your aligners. Great!

When it comes to wearing aligners, you want to be prepared for as many eventualities as possible.

While uncommon, during the first few times you put your aligners onto your teeth, you may find that you have difficulty fitting them correctly. They may not slot onto one part of your teeth or, you may have issues with aligning them over the correct teeth.

Fiddling around with them excessively can cause damage so, this is where chewies come in!

At Aura Dental, our team has helped many patients use Invisalign St John’s Wood and can attest to the many benefits that these invisible aligners have to offer. After all, we have used this aligner in our clinic for over 10 years!

However, we do acknowledge that they can be tricky to adjust to and, rather than have frustrated patients give up on the treatment due to problems with slotting the aligners into place, we are in favour of anything that can help make the process easier.

So, what are chewies and how do they help with using Invisalign St John’s Wood?

What do aligner chewies do?

To understand what chewies do, we will first break down how aligners work.

With Invisalign St John’s Wood, the aligners are custom-fitted to your teeth and, throughout your treatment, you may need to wear up to 14 different aligners in succession.

But, as they are not fixed, for them to work and apply the right level of pressure to the correct teeth, they have to be set in place properly.

Chewies help with the placement of aligners; simply put the aligners and chewies in your mouth, bite down on it for a few minutes and voila! Your aligner will be in place! As chewies are made from soft plastic, you can chew on them for as long as required but, if you frequently find that your aligners don’t fit, then you may need to see our team.

Do they accelerate the treatment?

You may have read that using chewies reduces the treatment time. This is partially correct.

As we mentioned earlier, having your aligner fit correctly is crucial to realigning your teeth and, as chewies help with positioning, they are useful for keeping the treatment running on schedule or, in some cases, accelerating it. But, to be clear, we don’t have enough data on the use of chewies to state whether they do or don’t speed up the treatment time of invisible aligners.

Are there side effects?

As you may know, wearing an invisible aligner does not come without its share of soreness; because they apply pressure to your teeth when you change between them, there is likely to be some discomfort.

And, when you use chewies, this can be exacerbated; the repetitive biting motions required to use these tools can cause jaw soreness and muscle pain.

Can’t I just chew something else?

You can, but it is advisable to use something designed for use with aligners, such as Munchies or Movemints. Do not be tempted to chew on items such as pencils or pens, as these are often too hard and can cause damage to the aligners.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you happy with the appearance of your smile, or do you find yourself wishing that your parents had got you braces when you were in school to realign your teeth? If you are feeling concerned about the aesthetics of your smile, it can affect your self-esteem and nobody wants that, especially when there is a way that you can realign your teeth discreetly and without people knowing that you are. At Aura Dental, we specialise in putting great smiles on patients’ faces. As finalists of the Private Dentistry Awards 2020, our reputation for doing what we do best is unequivocal. With Invisalign St John’s Wood, we treat mild to moderate alignment issues in a convenient and comfortable way.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a system that uses clear plastic aligners to apply pressure gently on teeth and make them move into the position that’s required. The aligners are worn like gum shields, but they are perhaps more comfortable thanks to their streamlined finish that is made bespoke to fit your mouth. You will be provided with sets of aligners to wear and change between on a fortnightly basis; this means you only need to come to see us for a check-up every 6 weeks. After your treatment has finished, you will then need to wear retainers.

Why Invisalign St John’s Wood?

Invisalign has many benefits for patients. Aside from the fact that they are virtually unnoticeable when worn, they are also removable. This means that you can take them out for up to 2 hours a day whilst you play sports or attend a special event. What’s more, you can also remove them while you eat and drink, which means that you won’t need to clean masticated food off your aligners! You will also be able to continue to eat whatever you like and you will be able to brush and floss as normal afterwards. This allows you to keep your teeth and gums in good nick!

Another benefit of Invisalign is that the aligners are very hard to break due to the plastic they are made of. This means that you shouldn’t need to take unnecessary time off work coming to see us for an emergency appointment. The treatment itself can be completed in as little as 6 months, which is great if you have a special event to attend. Another benefit of Invisalign is that when you have the iTero 3D scan of your mouth for us to get the prescription for your custom made aligners, we will also be able to generate an animation to show you what your teeth will look like upon completion of treatment, before you even get started! This technology is a great motivating factor to kickstart your Invisalign journey.

What next?

If you are keen to find out more about Invisalign and whether it is the right treatment for you, simply book in for an initial consultation. During this consultation, we can examine your mouth and discuss your concerns about your smile. We will be able to assess whether or not this is the right treatment for you or whether one of our other discreet treatments would be better. You can ask us as many questions as you like – we’re a friendly bunch! – and together we will put a treatment plan together that’s best for you. When you finish your treatment, we want you to be able to look in the mirror and feel proud of your smile.

Having misaligned teeth can be a source of anxiety for patients. Having low self-esteem about the appearance of your smile is not what anybody wants. At Aura Dental, we have a solution to improving your smile with Invisalign St John’s Wood. It is a discreet method of realigning your smile that is flexible and convenient in its approach to bringing you a happier glow when you look in the mirror.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a system which uses clear plastic aligners that are worn over the teeth like a gum shield. They are made to measure for your mouth and sit snugly on the gumline. Contemporary iTero technology takes a 3D scan of your mouth to get the measurements for your aligners and from this an animation can be made of how your teeth will look after the completion of your treatment, before you even begin! It’s a great motivating factor for patients as it gives you the vision of what you’re going to be able to achieve with wearing them.

What are the benefits of Invisalign St John’s Wood?

Invisalign has many advantages; one of the top ones being that when the aligners are worn, they are virtually invisible to other people. Another bonus is that you can remove them for up to 2 hours a day which permits you a flexibility of approach to realigning your teeth. You can remove them for eating and drinking, which allows you to eat whatever you want and you won’t have to clean food off your aligners afterwards either – result! With Invisalign, you can also take the aligners out while you participate in sports or go on a date, or attend that all important job interview – it’s up to you! You can also remove them for brushing and flossing your teeth, allowing you to keep up your oral hygiene routine and not have any issues with your teeth and gums as a result of having an appliance in your mouth.

If you’re concerned about having to spend all your time with us, you may be relieved to learn that your hectic lifestyle can continue! With Invisalign, we will give you sets of aligners to take home with you and change between on a fortnightly basis. You will then need to come and have a check-up every 6 weeks. This may still sound a lot, but remember that some patients’ treatment is completed in as little as 6 months. So, while we will be able to be on first name terms, you won’t feel like you’ve moved into Aura Dental – as much as we’d enjoy having your company, we know you’ve got other ideas!

What are the next steps?

After you’ve had your treatment with Invisalign, you will need to wear a retainer to ensure that your teeth stay in their new positions. If you want to find out if Invisalign is right for you, you just need to book in for a consultation to discuss your concerns and we will be able to let you know if it’s the best treatment for your alignment needs. Don’t worry if it’s not, we have other discreet treatments up our sleeves too! We look forward to meeting you and making your smile a winning one.

We have been supplying Invisalign in St. John’s Wood, for many years and have had great experiences with seeing our patients through treatment schedules using invisible aligners, let’s talk more about them.

What are invisible aligners?

Invisible aligners are an orthodontic tool; it’s role is to progressively straighten your teeth over time. They are in thin plastic forms which you wear over your teeth; they fit very snuggly to the point of being slightly tight, but this is the sensation of the system pushing on your teeth over time. It is that consistent pressure which will coax your team to adopt a new position;exactly which position this is depends on the shape of the aligner.

This makes the shape of the aligners the most critical element for treatment. Unlike a brace which is worn for the entire patient orthodontic journey, clear aligners are only worn for 2-weeks each, as part of a series of aligners making up the length of the treatment. This could be anywhere between 4 months and 2 years depending on the starting and finishing position as well as how the patient’s teeth respond to treatment.

Are invisible aligners invisible?

Invisible aligners and one of their earliest manufacturers options that we use in the clinic are not strictly invisible but due to being completely translucent and very thin, they are hardly noticeable when being worn.

Invisalign in St.John’s Wood has been particularly popular with adult orthodontic patients; this seems to be due to a higher expectation amount. Our adult cohorts as teenagers and young adults usually use NHS funded braces, and have to wait to see the results of the orthodontic care when they finally have their braces. But this is not true with Invisalign in St.John Wood.

Another aspect that makes clear aligners more appropriate for adult patients is the removability; you must, of course, return them to your mouth and wear them for 22 hours each day for the treatment to work.

Computer-aided dentistry

The most innovative aspects of invisible aligners is the use of computer aided design and the 3D scan of the patient teeth in order to design and iron out the treatment schedule. This gives better predictive results, so we can show our patients a real-time example of how their teeth will look upon completion.

It is this computer aided design that allows aligners to be sent through to 3D printers and manufactured. It can take as little as four weeks for a set of aligners to be produced from a 3D scan and sent to our clinic, allowing you to start your treatment promptly.

Due to how critical the shape of an aligner is to an effective treatment, there are certain do’s and don’ts with your aligner; they can be quite sensitive to heat and easily warped in a washing machine or tumble dryer. This can easily occur by cleaning your aligner in hot water, so take care to not throw your aligner in with your washing or into a tumble dryer!

There is no answer to the phrase which is better; a more useful question would be which is a more appropriate treatment for me in my personal case, Invisalign in St. John’s Wood or their braces? What are the pros and cons?

Braces suitable to a wider range of conditions compared to aligners, which have convenience and comfort in their everyday use to their advantage. This is a loose generalisation, so let’s look more closely at them.

Standard metal braces

The focus of the traditional orthodontic metal brace is around it’s arch wire. This is a metal rod that is around the arch of the mouth (where it gets its nickname). Attached to the arch wire is the bracket glued to the front of the teeth. When a similar arrangement is glued to the back of the teeth it is called a lingual brace. This is related to the standard metal brace but it’s much harder to fit and less noticeable.

The brace allows an orthodontist to apply pressure to the patients teeth, which is done by tensioning the arch wire. Once under tension, the archwire will continue to press on the teeth and the brace loosens. This is done during a trip to your orthodontist every 4 weeks throughout the treatment and is called brace tightening. It can be quite uncomfortable and over-the-counter pain relief is recommended for a few days after a tightening.

Invisalign style clear aligners

The aligners we use (Invisalign in St. John’s Wood) are a lightweight plastic othoditic tool looking very similar to a gum shield only transparent and less noticeable when worn in public. This is what has led to the nickname invisible braces even though they are technically not a brace.

They are only worn for about 2-weeks each and one is used in a sequence, which comes together to cover the course of the treatment. This can be anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. Each of the aligners is a slightly different shape and the force that pushes on the teeth comes from the elastic tension and the tight fitting. Aligner adjustments occur every two weeks compared to the 4 weeks with an orthodontist. They are smaller steps making some far more comfortable than a brace tightening.

Maintenance and everyday use

Traditional metal braces are fixed in place and they have to be worn when eating and drinking. This can lead to missing certain foods when making your meal choices, like sticky toffee and popcorn, as these have a habit of becoming stuck between the brackets and the archwire. After you finish eating, you have to take care to thoroughly clean your braces. If you have any food left which is stuck so close to your teeth, it will become a cavity risk.

This is not an issue with Invisalign in St. John’s Wood, which you can remove before eating. As long as you brush your teeth before replacing aligners there should be no increased cavity risk and this is much easier than maintaining a brace.

Treatment effectiveness

Both treatments have limitations; this is particularly pronounced with clear aligners who are only considered an effective treatment on the front 4 teeth and lack the necessary force to alter the position of molars in any significant way.