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Revolutionary Six Month Smile braces from Central Leeds dentist

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

According to the makers of the Six Month Smile brace it is a ‘revolutionary combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials and innovative thought’. And frankly it’s quite hard to disagree with them. Orthodontic treatment has for a long time been overshadowed by the ominous presence of the fixed metal brace but finally things are starting to change and a new wave of more modern treatments is being introduced. At the forefront of this new movement is the Six Month Smile brace but just what is it that makes it so impressive?

The system is based on tried and tested methods of orthodontics but with significant improvements. One of the main concerns for many brace wearers has always been the length of treatment. After all nobody wants to have his or her appearance negatively altered for years on end. Six Month Smile braces addressed this problem first and foremost and the average treatment time is just six-months. Such an impressive achievement that they even named the product after it.

The braces also reduce the visual impact of metal braces by using brackets made of clear plastic or even tooth coloured ceramic. The results attainable with the Six Month brace are also more predictable than with any other brace meaning patients will have a clearer idea of how their teeth might look. The braces also use relatively low forces meaning that the levels of discomfort are kept to a minimum and there is less of a need for check up appointments. If you have misaligned teeth and are considering braces, ask a Central Leeds dentist about Six Month Smile braces.

Wire-free teeth straightening with Invisalign retainers from Leeds dentist

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Very few people are ever thrilled about having to wear braces, even though they want to have straight teeth. The prospect of wearing a fixed metal brace for two years is never a pleasant one yet many people are willing to do it to have the perfect smile, but there are alternatives. Invisalign is a revolutionary system for straightening teeth that are unevenly spaced or overcrowded which does away with the need for fixed brackets and metal wires.

Invisalign braces use a system of clear plastic retainers that are virtually invisible, to gradually move teeth into the desired position. Retainers are made from one millimetre thick see-through plastic using the very latest in computer-aided technology and three-dimensional imaging. On average about twenty sets of retainers are needed for each treatment, each with small adjustments to move the teeth. They are usually worn for two to three weeks each but this often depends on the patient’s needs. Regular check ups with a Leeds dentist throughout the course of treatment will assure that the retainers are having the desired affect and any adjustments can be made accordingly.

Retainers need to be worn for about 22 hours a day but can be removed for teeth cleaning and crucially, meal times. Anyone who has worn a fixed metal brace will know that some foods are almost impossible to eat and others are off-limits because they can damage the brace. By being completely removable, the braces impact on the patient’s life is reduced. The retainers can also be removed for important business and social occasions. Because there are no wires or brackets, Invisalign braces are also more comfortable than metal braces, although patients may experience some discomfort when the retainers are initially fitted.

Invisalign braces can be used to treat the majority of orthodontic problems including teeth that are overcrowded, unevenly spaced or with any sort of bite problem. However, some of the more serious cases of overcrowding where extraction of significant movement is required, prior treatment may be needed before Invisalign braces can be used. Make an appointment with a Leeds dentist to see if your teeth are suitable for straightening with Invisalign invisible braces.