Holding the community together

Here at Aura Dental in St John’s Wood, we have been providing local residents with a bespoke, patient orientated dental experience for some time. We work on the specific requirements and needs of each individual patient independently. It is the approach to dentistry that has helped us to achieve the level of esteem we enjoy with the local St Johns Woods community. By establishing a longstanding relationship with the residents, we have become a staple in the area and are proud to continue to serve residents and help bring smiles to their faces.

Discreet orthodontics

One procedure which we offer here at Aura Dental is the installation of discreet dental aligners such as Invisalign in St John’s Wood. This is an alternative form of dental realignment to conventional fused braces, sometimes referred to as ‘train-tracks’ which are often uncomfortable, cumbersome and largely impact a patient’s outward appearance. Invisalign in St John’s Wood treatment consists of a custom made retainer being created from the patient’s teeth that, when worn, gradually aligns their teeth to the correct specifications set out with a practitioner of their choosing prior to beginning treatment. By using pressure points within the retainer – which is constructed from a patented ‘SmartTrack’ plastic, chosen for its malleable yet durable qualities, teeth are slowly moved into their correct positions. Invisalign treatment typically lasts around twelve months, but varies depending on the severity of the treatment needed. When the retainer is worn, it is practically invisible, and as such, is greatly preferred to conventional metal braces as it allows patients to undertake essential dental alignment without attracting any unwanted attention from peers or colleagues. Another benefit to Invisalign in St John’s Wood treatment over typical, fused braces is that the retainer is removable and as such can be worn at a time that is convenient to the patient – such as when sleeping or at home.

Bridging the gaps

Another method of cosmetic dental care we offer here at Aura Dental is the insertion of dental implants. These are only generally utilised in instances where teeth have been lost or damaged beyond repair, and act as a prosthetic solution to gaps in a patient’s teeth. The process of installing a dental implant initially consists of a small hole being drilled into the gums of the patient where teeth are missing. Then a titanium alloy screw is inserted into the hole, and left to heal. After a brief healing period, during which time the titanium fuses with the bone within the patient’s gum, a replica tooth constructed from ceramic or plastic is then inserted on to the screw and thus the gap is bridged. Implants are coloured to match the surrounding teeth perfectly, so that the patient has a good-as-new tooth and their smile restored. Dental implants can have a massively positive effect on a patient’s self-esteem and confidence as they afford them the ability to once again smile to their fullest potential, without having to be concerned or embarrassed by large gaps or spaces within their teeth.