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How to Straighten Your Smile in Total Secret

Thursday, November 10th, 2016

18625010Years ago, it may have seemed impossible to straighten your teeth in secret. Fast forward to 2016, and this is a very real possibility. If you dream of having straight teeth, but you don’t want the hassle of other people seeing your braces, we bring you good news. With our incredible invisible brace options, you’ll have a beautiful smile without anyone even guessing that you’ve had braces.

Our treatments

We have two main options for those who are looking for a secret new smile. The first is invisible brace systems like Invisalign. The second is lingual brace treatments like STb lingual braces.

Invisalign is one of the world’s most popular clear brace treatments. It works by using a series of customised clear plastic aligners to gently move the teeth and realign the top and bottom arches. Invisalign aligners are comfortable, light, and most importantly, virtually invisible. You take them out to eat and clean your teeth, so they have almost no impact on your day to day life. You can socialise and work without anyone being able to see that you’re wearing braces. Invisalign is generally recommended for patients who have minor or moderate orthodontic needs. Treatment time is around 12-18 months.

Lingual braces are the ultimate choice for patients in search of secret treatment. These high-tech braces sit behind your teeth, so nobody can see them. Each bracket is custom-made to fit the contours of your individual teeth. STb lingual braces are ideal for those with minor problems such as mild crowding and crooked front teeth and are designed to tackle issues that involve the social 6, the front six teeth on the top and bottom arches.

Which treatment is best for me?

There’s no universal answer to this question. Every patient is different and one option may suit your orthodontic needs and your personal preferences more than the other. If you’re interested in treatment, why not call and book a consultation. We can have a look at your teeth, go through the ins and outs of the both treatments and help you decide which option would be most beneficial.

 

The Incredible Inman Aligner

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

18625044We are delighted to offer our patients a range of innovative orthodontic treatments, including the incredible Inman Aligner. If you have minor orthodontic issues and are searching for an effective, swift and comfortable treatment option, look no further than the Inman Aligner.

What is the Inman Aligner?

The Inman Aligner is a removable orthodontic appliance that exerts forces that squeeze the teeth, causing them to move in the right direction. The aligner slips into position over the teeth and is designed to be taken out when you eat and clean your teeth. Forces are generated by a coiled spring, located behind the front teeth and a thin metal bar, which can be seen running along the front of the teeth.

Who is a good candidate for Inman Aligner treatment?

Ideally, this treatment is suited to patients who have minor issues, such as crowding or crooked teeth, that involve the teeth at the front of the mouth. It is capable of achieving a small amount of movement in no time at all and presents a great option for those who need minor correction, as well as patients who have experienced relapse after previous treatment.

If you have complex issues that require a lot more movement, the Inman Aligner might not be the best choice for you. Once we have assessed your needs, we will be happy to go through treatment choices with you and help you to choose a more suitable option.

How long does treatment take?

If you’re in a hurry for results, have got a special date in mind or you simply can’t wait to show off your new smile, we have great news! This treatment is one of the fastest systems around, with an average treatment time of just 16 weeks. The exact time may vary slightly and your dentist will be able to give you an accurate prediction when you have your consultation.

Super Straightening in Six Months!

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Beautiful young lady smilingIf you needed braces twenty years ago, you would probably have been told that it would take at least 12 months to get a perfect straight smile. However, now, thanks to amazing advances in science and technology, you could have a gorgeous set of pearly whites in just six months.

Six Month Smiles is an orthodontic system that was developed in the USA and is now making waves in the UK dental industry. This fixed brace system works quickly to straighten the teeth in just six months.

About Six Month Smiles

These braces are made up of brackets and wires like traditional train-track braces and are applied to the teeth and fixed in position until the teeth have finished moving. Six Month Smiles works very quickly. In most cases, patients with fixed braces have to wait at least 12 months to show off their new smile, but by focusing on the teeth at the front of the mouth only, Six Month Smiles straightens the teeth in just six months.

Six Month Smiles is a great treatment for anyone who wants results fast. This treatment is ideal for people with minor flaws in the appearance or alignment of their teeth and it could be the perfect solution if you are preparing for a wedding or a special occasion and you want to look your best.

These braces are great because they works so fast, but they also has a range of other benefits! The braces have been developed using the latest technology and they move the teeth without any pain. The braces are friction-free and there is no need for painful adjustments. The braces are also tooth-coloured, which means that they are more discreet than traditional metal fixed braces. Contact the team at City Dental in Leeds for more information on Six Month Smiles treatment.

A Truly Invisible Brace System!

Tuesday, June 14th, 2016

Beautiful young lady smilingWhen someone tells you a brace is invisible, you might wonder if it’s too good to be true. How invisible can a brace really be? Well, STb Social 6 lingual braces truly can’t be seen, as they are bonded to the back of your teeth. Your smile will be straightened in total secret!

Spectacular Speed

If your teeth are overcrowded, protruding or irregularly spaced, STb Social 6 lingual braces could be perfect for you. These spectacular braces can straighten smiles within a tiny 16 week period. Your orthodontist will evaluate your dental condition and if you’re suitable, they’ll recommend this awesome orthodontic system.

Self-ligating system

As well as it’s speed and discretion, the STb system also boasts a cool self-ligating mechanism that uses low levels of friction so your teeth move with ease and comfort. Traditional brace systems would often cause problems when eating, speaking and brushing your teeth, but these babies make all of that a piece of cake. This self-ligating dental technology makes treatment faster, so you can enjoy your brand new look in no time!

Custom-made just for you

Once you’ve decided on STb Social 6 lingual braces, your dentist will make impressions of your teeth to allow the boffins in the dental lab to create your custom-made braces. Once this is done, your braces will be fitted for smile-enriching results.

Your dentist will fit and adjust your braces and you can expect to wear them for 6-16 weeks. You’ll soon get used to wearing them and any temporary sensations you experience should fade within a few days.

Throughout your treatment you’ll feel confident in your self image and once the braces are off, you’ll feel on top of the world!

How to Care for Braces

Saturday, March 26th, 2016

header_image4We would all love to have them. They do the power of good for the look of our teeth. Of course, the topic of discussion is braces.

Modern day braces are remarkably good. They literally straighten out any problems our wonky teeth might have had for quite some time. But, braces of any kind can be distressing to many people. They might not be aesthetically pleasing and the individual might be self-conscious on each occasion where they open their mouth, even to speak. No matter what your opinion is on braces itself, one of the most important aspects is looking after them so that they can fully help your teeth. This can be done in many ways.

Just like your mouth, cleaning a brace regularly throughout the day is very important. As the brace is positioned in your mouth for long periods of the day, the probability of bacteria building up in your mouth is very high. In order to stop a harmful spread of bacteria from entering your mouth, it is advised that you brush your brace with some toothpaste and a toothbrush every day just as you do with your own teeth. It is also a good idea for you to do this over a bowl of water so that if the brace does fall out of your hands it will not make your hard work pointless.

Soaking your brace is also a very good idea. By doing this, you will be able to clean your brace further, which conventional cleaning might not quite manage. But be that the water which you put your brace in is cold as hot water will distort the plastic and make them unusable. Asking your dentist about the right solution for your brace is a very good idea as well as they will have a wealth of knowledge that the internet might otherwise miss.

So, if you’re one of the countless number of people who do have braces then following these steps would be a very good move. Being kind to your brace means that you will help the performance of your teeth, as their potential for good will be maximised.

You Could Be Smiling Confidently in Six Short Months!

Friday, December 18th, 2015

2445507_blogTime flies and with super-fast treatments like Six Month Smiles, you’ll be showing off a beautiful straight smile before you know it! This incredible orthodontic treatment is the ultimate choice for patients who are in a hurry to enjoy that perfect new smile.

About Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a rapid alternative to traditional fixed braces, which offers an excellent option for patients who have a special date in mind and those who simply can’t wait to showcase their incredible new smile. As you’ve probably guessed from the name, this treatment takes just six months to produce beautifully straight smiles. It works faster than other treatments because it targets the front teeth only and uses the latest friction-free technology.

Who is suited to Six Month Smiles?

Six Month Smiles is ideally suited to clients who have minor or moderate issues that affect the front teeth. By concentrating on these teeth, treatment times are greatly reduced.

As treatment times are very short, this may be a perfect choice for those who have a special occasion in mind, such as a wedding, for which they want to look their best.

Six Month Smiles braces are not just fast, they are also discreet, so this treatment suits those who would prefer something a little less noticeable than traditional fixed braces. The brackets are clear and the wires designed to match your natural tooth shade.

If you like the sound of a brand new, dazzling smile in just six months, why not give us a call and arrange a consultation? We can have a look at your teeth and bite and determine whether or not this treatment is a good match for you. If it isn’t the perfect solution for your orthodontic needs, don’t worry, as we are confident that we can find the right treatment for you!

How Braces Have Become More Comfortable and Discreet

Thursday, November 26th, 2015

2445507_blogWhen you ask people about braces the same image pops into most heads: the bulky, metal ‘train-track’ braces that everyone used to have at school.

New types of brace

Fixed metal braces do still exist but the world of orthodontics has advanced at a rapid rate and new, innovative treatments are coming onto the market all the time. Times have changed so much that you can now choose between incredible treatments that work in weeks and invisible braces that nobody else can even see. Braces are now so discreet and comfortable that they have almost become a trend in themselves. Numerous celebrities have been snapped sporting examples of the new range of treatments, which include lingual braces, Invisalign and Clearstep and even the dreaded train-tracks enjoyed something of a revival after the television character Ugly Betty unknowingly made them cool!

Comfort as well as style

Braces used to be associated with pain. Everyone used to dread going to have their braces tightened because it would hurt and the thought of a seemingly never-ending series of trips to the orthodontist was never very appealing. However, discomfort is now becoming a thing of the past and many of the new braces have been specially designed to move the teeth quickly and comfortably. Most of the braces and orthodontic devices now are much lighter than traditional braces and they use state of the art technology to guide the teeth into the right position. Many have also banished the dreaded bands and therefore there is no need for tightening appointments.

The Top Choices for Adult Braces

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

header_image4Times have moved on from the days when only children wore braces, which by the way, were likely to be made of metal and highly noticeable. Today’s modern braces are much more discreet and for the most part, can be used by patients of all ages.

As well as being clear, many braces are now removable, meaning greater flexibility and better oral hygiene. Picking from the multitude of braces and aligners on offer can be confusing, so here is a quick look at two of the most popular choices.

Invisalign

Invisalign uses clear aligners which gradually move your teeth into the desired position, without anyone noticing that you are wearing braces. The removable aligner is worn for 22 hours a day and an average of between 20 and 30 separate aligners or trays are used throughout the treatment.

Inman Aligner

The Inman Aligner is of the range of removable orthodontic appliances that have become a hit with many patients who are seeking comfortable and discreet methods of having their teeth straightened. It is an appliance whereby competing forces between a bar on one side of the teeth and a spring on the other work to move teeth into position. It is a very effective means of straightening teeth and one City of Leeds dentists are happy to offer patients.

Celebrities Put Braces on the A-List

Thursday, November 12th, 2015

Beautiful young lady smilingGlamorous Smiles

If the most glamorous, popular and sought after starry eyed celebrities are using them, surely wearing a brace can no longer be seen to be an ordeal reserved for the painful years of adolescence?

Take Holly Willoughby for example, one of the latest celebrities to hit the headlines with braces. Posing for Twitter, the close-up picture showed Holly smiling widely in braces that appeared to be near-invisible, ultra-thin white metal wires. Beneath the picture she wrote, ‘Brace yourself, I’ve got braces!’

Holly isn’t the first celebrity to opt for braces. Other celebrities, such as Marks and Spencer’s protégée Myleene Klass, have also used braces to perfect their smile, a reassuring sight for the general public, particularly young women who class these celebrities as emulative role models. Surely with such beautiful, iconic women wearing them, ‘normal folk’ need no longer fear the humiliation of ‘going public’?

Why a Celebrity Smile is Priceless

Holly Willoughby is sending out a positive message to people who want to have a brace fitted. Braces are an essential way to create a lovely, straight smile and will boost your overall dental hygiene, making it easier for you to floss and brush between your teeth. A straighter smile will also improve your overall bone structure.

Let’s face it, when it comes to sorting out the important stuff no amount of vanity can get in the way. Everybody wants their teeth to look and feel good, and if the gorgeous women of TV are happy to get their teeth straightened at the expense of a little metal wiring, then why shouldn’t we?

Just do it!

Braces have progressed a lot since metal brackets and there are now a range of discreet braces available such as Invisalign, a clear plastic aligner that fits over the teeth and can even be removed at your own discretion. You needn’t be stuck in a rut when it comes to selecting the best brace for your teeth, so talk to your dentist about finding the most suitable brace to achieve your perfect smile today.

How to Care for Your Braces

Monday, October 26th, 2015

braces front teethWe would all love to have them. They do the power of good for the look of our teeth. Of course, the topic of discussion is braces.

Modern day braces are remarkably good. They literally straighten out any problems our wonky teeth might have had for quite some time. But, braces of any kind can be distressing to many people. They might not be aesthetically pleasing to all and the person might be self-conscious about how their mouth looks. No matter what your opinion is on braces, one of the most important aspects is looking after them so that they can fully help your teeth. This can be done in many ways.

Just like your mouth, cleaning a brace regularly throughout the day is very important. As the brace is positioned in your mouth for long periods of the day, the probability of bacteria building up in your mouth is very high. In order to stop the harmful spread of bacteria from entering your mouth, it is advised that you brush your brace with some toothpaste and a toothbrush every day just as you do with your teeth.

Soaking your brace is also a very good idea if you have removable braces. By doing this, you will be able to clean your brace further, which conventional cleaning might not quite manage. Asking your dentist about the right solution for your brace will help as they will have a wealth of knowledge that the internet might otherwise miss.

Looking for a Leeds dentist? City Dental Leeds dentists are here to help.

So, if you’re one of the countless number of people who do have braces then following these steps would be a very good move. Being kind to your brace means that it will help the performance of your teeth as their potential for good will be maximised.