Category: Invisalign

Teeth straightening has become more convenient and popular than ever before. With many different treatment options available to correct the misalignment issues of your teeth there’s never been a better time to consider improving the aesthetics of your smile and promoting better oral health. Here at Aura Dental we offer many types of orthodontic treatment options for improving the alignment of your teeth, depending on your dental requirements and your personal preferences. Teeth straightening may require orthodontic treatment or it may be corrected by cosmetic dental treatment, depending on the extent of movement necessary to create a perfect smile. Here, at our practice, Invisalign St John’s Wood has proven to be a highly popular choice of teeth straightening treatment. Introduced and established just over two decades ago, Invisalign St John’s Wood has helped to correct millions of smiles across the world and continues to grow in popularity amongst dentists and patients alike. It is ideal for treating mild or moderate misalignment issues and for extensive teeth straightening it can be used in conjunction with other orthodontic procedures. Speak to us today to find out more about Invisalign St John’s Wood and how it can correct the misalignment issues of your teeth.

How does it work?

First you will need to book an appointment to visit our dentist in person for a thorough comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums before you can begin treatment with Invisalign. Our dentist will make sure that your teeth are clean and healthy and that your gums are strong and free of disease. If you do have any underlying dental issues then these will be treated with our vast range of restorative dental treatments prior to beginning any teeth straightening.

Once you are ready for Invisalign you will need to undergo a specialised three-dimensional scan of your teeth and gums, which will create a digital image of your mouth that can be sent to the Invisalign technicians. They will then use your scan results to create a highly accurate image of how your teeth will look following treatment with the aligners. The technicians will then send this image back to our dentist with whom you can discuss the results and decide if you would like to go ahead with the procedure. Once you give the go-ahead, the technicians will use your scan results to create a series of clear thermoplastic aligners which will gradually push your teeth into their desired positions. These aligners are almost invisible and therefore provide a very discreet treatment option in comparison to traditional orthodontic braces. The manufacturing process ensures that they are comfortable to wear and highly accurate, producing predictable results. They need to be worn for 22 hours a day for two weeks at a time until you move onto the next aligner in the series. This will continue until you reach your desired result, which can take from between 12 weeks up to a year depending on the extent of misalignment that you begin with. Speak to us at our surgery today and find out more about Invisalign for you.

Research has shown that a neatly aligned smile has social, emotional and physical benefits that are important for overall well-being. We are all attracted to a beautiful smile, so here at Aura Dental, we want you to feel proud of your smile when you look in the mirror and happily show it off to the rest of the world. A confident and beautiful smile can have a positive impact on your career, love life and social interactions. On the other hand, being unhappy with your smile can affect your self-confidence and discourage you from smiling openly and freely as you wish, affecting your mental health in the process. A neatly aligned, straight and symmetrical smile is easier to keep clean, so there will be less chance of bacteria building up on the surface of the teeth or in those areas that are hard to reach. This also significantly reduces the chance of issues such as tooth decay and tooth loss.

If you are thinking about straightening your teeth, then speak to us at Aura Dental today and find out about Invisalign St John’s Wood. This is a modern and highly popular form of orthodontic treatment that can be used to address the cosmetic issues of dental misalignment. If you are looking for a convenient method of straightening your teeth that does not draw further attention to your mouth in the process, then Invisalign St John’s Wood could be a suitable treatment option for you. Invisalign is an attractive alternative to traditional metal braces but still works effectively to correct crooked teeth, teeth that protrude at the front and bite disorders. It is more suited to correcting moderate issues as more complicated misalignment may require that you begin with traditional metal braces to adjust the position of your teeth and then continue with Invisalign St John’s Wood to make the minor alignments at the end.

How does Invisalign work?

Invisalign St John’s Wood works by using clear, thermoplastic aligners that can be taken out of your mouth and placed back in as necessary, making them highly convenient and almost invisible when worn. By taking photographs, x-rays and scans of your teeth our dentist and the Invisalign technicians can work together to create an individually tailored treatment plan for you which you will then approve. You can also find out what your teeth will look like following successful treatment with Invisalign.

Invisalign St John’s Wood works using a series of aligners, and these would be individually manufactured by Invisalign technology in the laboratories and may take up to 4 weeks to complete. Since the aligners are created using modern scanning technology, they are comfortable to wear and also produce highly accurate results. By following the guidelines properly and wearing the aligners for approximately two weeks at a time for 22 hours a day, you will achieve a beautiful healthy smile very soon. The process itself may take 6 to 12 months, but you will need to visit our dentist at regular intervals to find out how the treatment is coming along. Speak to us at Aura Dental today to find out more.

You must visit your dentist at least once every six months to make sure that your teeth and gums are strong and healthy. If the dentist is satisfied with your oral health, then you can speak to us and find out about Invisalign St John’s Wood and how it can help improve the look of your smile and promote better oral health at the same time.

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a very popular method of teeth straightening that has firmly established itself since its introduction in 1999. Since then, Invisalign St John’s Wood has been used all over the world to correct millions of smiles and continues to be a popular choice amongst dentists and patients alike. As the name suggests, Invisalign St John’s Wood is an almost invisible method of straightening teeth; therefore, it is a highly attractive alternative to traditional methods of teeth straightening. In the past, teeth were usually straightened using traditional orthodontic metal braces, which can be fixed to the front of the teeth and joined with metal wires that pull the teeth into a better position. This is a highly effective method of teeth straightening; however, it can be very visible when worn, and so, most adults are reluctant to consider these braces and may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by them.

How does Invisalign work?

Invisalign St John’s Wood uses thermoplastic clear aligners that can be taken out of your mouth and replaced as necessary so that they are not only discreet but also highly convenient. Treatment with Invisalign works using a series of aligners that are designed to gradually push your teeth to produce a straighter and more symmetrical smile by applying pressure on the teeth. Invisalign St John’s Wood is more suited to treating protruding front teeth or crooked teeth, Although, for more complicated issues, you may need to find out about other treatment options.

Invisalign St John’s Wood is an individually tailored treatment plan that can be put together for you by our dentist with the help of the Invisalign technicians. Photographs, x-rays and three-dimensional scans of your teeth can be used to create a visual simulation of your mouth to help you see what your teeth will look like following successful treatment. The scans and photographs can also help manufacture the aligners so that they are accurate and precise. This makes sure that they are comfortable to wear and that they accurately produce the predicted results. The number of aligners to be included in your series will depend on the extent of movement necessary to create the result; this varies from patient to patient.

Each aligner needs to be worn for approximately two weeks at a time, and this will be clearly instructed by our dentist depending on your dental needs.

You must remove the aligners before eating or cleaning your teeth; however, they should remain in your mouth for at least 22 hours a day to ensure a successful result. You can visit our dentist every six weeks to make sure that the process is coming along successfully and to ensure that your teeth remain healthy and strong throughout the process. Speak to us at Aura Dental today to find out more about 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.