The sight of a mouth full of fixed metal bracket and wire braces is not a particularly attractive one, and for many teenagers in such a difficult emotional time, can be the source of much embarrassment. This could affect confidence and emotional development at a crucial time in their lives, which is exactly the thinking behind the designers of the Invisalign orthodontic straightening system.

Invisalign is a clear plastic brace about one millimetre thick, designed especially for each patient. Each retainer-like brace is worn for about three weeks before it is replaced with another, with slight adjustments. Over the course of the treatment, this will gradually manipulate the teeth and move them into the desired position. In total, about 25 to 30 retainers are needed on average for a full treatment. This means that treatment with Invisalign is about six months shorter than the average fixed brace treatment.

However, the length of treatment is not the main advantage of the Invisalign brace. But the fact it is almost completely invisible when in the mouth most certainly is. All the aesthetic compromise usually required for wearing a brace is no longer necessary as many Invisalign users straighten their teeth without anyone even knowing they wear a brace. This is one of the main reasons why Invisalign braces are so popular with teenage patients.

Another reason is the fact that they are also completely removable so can be taken out for eating and teeth cleaning. This means they have a significantly reduced oral hygiene impact than fixed braces, which can leave stains or clean patches when removed.

Invisalign braces from Braintree dentists are revolutionising the world of orthodontics. If you or your child is likely to require braces, ask your dentist about Invisalign braces and straighten your teeth without the sacrifice. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Inman Aligners are an orthodontic brace that straightens and moves the teeth to a position that nature intended, many adults have crooked teeth and to use general braces would be prohibitive for them. Most dentists use Inman Aligners as an alternative to the Invisalign type of brace. Inman Aligners are limited to the amount of movement they can achieve, and generally work better on misalignments of the lower and upper front teeth. They are generally not suitable for cases where the teeth are crowded or compacted in the mouth. After the first consultation, your dentist will be able to determine if you are suitable for the Inman Aligner. The Inman Aligner is not entirely clear like its rival the Invisalign brace; it has a metal bar that is prominent across the front of the teeth. However, the Inman Aligner has more benefits than the invisible brace system. One of the main benefits is that this system is removable at will; the patient can easily remove and replace it at any time. This makes eating and cleaning the inman aligner much simpler, it is also handy for the busy executive who needs to be brace free at a business meeting. The brace works by pulling and pushing the misaligned teeth into the position that is required by the patient, and this whole operation can take in between 6 to 16 weeks. The cost isn’t too much either, and you can expect to pay anywhere between £1,300 and £2,500 depending on the length of time and the amount of visits required. A patient will need to visit the dentist every two weeks to have a new aligner fitted, this is done by adjusting the springs and the bar to lessen or increase the push and pulling elements of the brace. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Braces are orthodontic teeth straighteners used to improve the appearance of the teeth, smile and profile. There are many types of braces and aligners that can be used to address specific problems with the teeth but all are used with the aim of making the teeth look more attractive.

Braces have been used for many years although treatment has improved almost beyond the recognition of the earliest braces. Traditional fixed metal braces, often known colloquially as ‘train-tracks’, are effective but they also have a number of drawbacks. Some of the most common include that they are often uncomfortable and even painful after tightening appointments, look unattractive and that treatment often lasts a very long time. In fact, in some cases patients may need to wear the braces for up to three years. This is a very long time for anyone but especially if you are in your difficult teenage years.

Thankfully, over the last ten or so years, a number of companies have taken it upon themselves to produce new kinds of orthodontic braces that address some of these complaints. Braces such as Invisalign and Damon are just as effective as traditional braces but also have the added bonus of being much more discreet, especially in the case of the virtually invisible Invisalign brace, as well as much more comfortable. A number of braces such as Inman aligners and again Invisalign are also completely removable, which means they can be taken out for social occasion and importantly for teeth cleaning.

Treatment times have also been significantly reduced with some treatments lasting as little as six months. This, as well as other improvements, means that orthodontic braces are no longer feared as much as they once were. Patients are happy to wear braces from Chelmsford dentists to improve the appearance of their smile without having to make a sacrifice of three years worth of unseemly fixed braces. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

For patients with uneven or crooked teeth, the prospect of wearing a brace can often be an unpleasant one. Traditional fixed-metal braces can be very uncomfortable and can cause irritation to the soft tissue. They can also make it very hard to clean teeth effectively because the fixed brackets cover so much of the surface enamel. This is mentioning nothing about the visual appearance of metal braces, which can be very unseemly and unappealing.

Luckily for patients needing braces, there is an alternative in the form of Invisalign clear plastic braces. Made from one-millimetre thick plastic, the Invsialign brace is almost completely invisible when in the patient’s mouth, unless standing very close. They are also completely removable which makes cleaning the teeth a lot easier. It also means the brace can be taken out for meal times, putting no limits on what the patient can and can’t eat.

Invisalign braces use no metal wires so the degree of comfort is far superior to wire-bracket braces. The system works by using a series of about twenty braces each worn for a period of two weeks. Each new retainer is designed to make small alterations which when combined gradually move the teeth into the desired position over the course of treatment. This will usually last about eighteen months, on average six-months shorter than traditional braces.

Invisalign braces from a Chelmsford dentist are particularly suited for younger patients because of the aesthetic qualities they can offer. There are also specially designed Invisalign Teen braces, which have added features specially suited for younger patients. If you or your child needs orthodontic teeth straightening, ask your dentist about the benefits of Invisalign braces. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Orthodontic teeth straightening is now achievable in a significantly reduced time than was previously possible. The very latest in orthodontic straightening is the Six-Month Smile treatment that aims to visibly straighten teeth in as little as, you’ve guessed it, six-months. This a reduction in treatment time on average of 75 per cent compared to more traditional fixed braces. The Six-Month smile treatment also promises a reduced degree of discomfort, one of the most common complaints against fixed metal braces.

Six-Month Smile treatments are able to achieve such rapid straightening results by focusing especially on teeth that are visible when smiling. This new kind of treatment uses nickel-titanium wires to reposition overcrowded or misaligned teeth. It is this more focussed approach that allows the huge drop in treatment time. This does mean that the Six-Month Smile treatment is more suitable to patients with minor overcrowding issues and dentists will advise patients with more serious straightening needs to have prior treatment and possibly some removals. But for patients looking to put the finishing touches to their smiles in as little time as possible, the Six-Month Smile brace is perfect.

The wires used by Six-Month Smile are very thin and tooth coloured making them very discreet. In fact the braces are hardly noticeable unless standing very close to the patient. This makes them ideal for more mature or professional patients wishing to avoid the stigma attached to wearing conventional braces. The braces require only ten to fifteen minute check up appointments each month to reposition the wires, which reduces the level of discomfort experienced by less frequent tightening common with other braces.

If you are suffering with overcrowding or lack confidence in your smile and want to do something about it with the minimum of fuss then ask a dentist about the Six-Month Smile teeth straightening system. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.