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Merseyside dentists offer patients a variety of ways to achieve teeth straightening

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Everyone wants to have a perfectly aligned smile because they know that it makes them look more attractive. This is especially so if your crooked smile is affecting your self confidence. Dentists can now offer patients a variety of different ways to straighten out their teeth and you should ask your Merseyside dentist for all the information, the next time you visit the surgery.

For many years, the only option was the traditional metal brace which works with a system of metal brackets and wires which can be adjusted over time to move teeth around the mouth. It is pretty much the only option if you need to have multiple and fundamental alignment issues sorted out, as well as getting teeth rotated. It is very good at dealing with these issues.

But for those people who have smaller alignment issues they often do not wish to have to wear what is quite an unsightly device and they certainly don’t want to have to wear it for up to two years in order for the treatment to be completed.

To this end, a number of new products have appeared on the market which bypass these issues of the aesthetics if braces and the length of the treatment time. You can now wear a clear plastic brace which is totally removable or a device which has only one visible part: a straightening bar that goes across the front of the front teeth. Another product is similar to the metal brace but the working parts are the same colour as your teeth.

Talk to your dentist in Merseyside about what are the differences between the different methods.

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Inman Aligners in Birkenhead

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

As we get older in Birkenhead, we can tend to get rather set in our ways and the idea of lengthy treatment, such as having a brace fitted, can seem quick ridiculous at our time in life and we can be very reluctant to take on lengthy treatments later on in life. There are more pressing matters to spend our money on such as getting the car fixed, paying bills or decorating. But if you still have niggling problems with your teeth when you sleep at night, maybe there’s still time to take action. What if you could get those buck teeth finally sorted out in as little as 6 weeks. Well, with the Inman aligner, you can. It has a unique mechanism and design that can only work on the front teeth. Once fitted, a thin metal bar applies pressure to the outside of the teeth, whilst a small spring system applies an opposite pressure on the inside. This allows the teeth to be rocked backwards and forwards very quickly, moving them softly into place. Once the treatment is complete, a retainer should be worn to stop the process reversing itself, but this can be done at leisure until the teeth have settled. The Inman aligner boasts several advantages over other techniques. Firstly, it’s removable, allowing you to carry out the normal functions in life such as eating, brushing, socialising and kissing! Secondly, the speed of the treatment allows you to plan it around specific events in your social calendar. But finally, the price is also attractive, coming in at around £1400.

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A Wirral dentist advises on the best methods for Teeth Straightening

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

The best way to straighten crooked or misaligned teeth is with braces, but everyone hates wearing braces says a Wirral dentist. The latest technology in braces is quite scientific and allows for new bone deposits, these cells produce bone that attaches itself to the jaw line and build up behind the tooth to make sure that the tooth can`t slip back to its misaligned position. The Invisalign brace is so called because the makers market it as an invisible brace; this is due to its clear appearance. The pulleys and pressure points are all self contained within the inside of the brace; the course that the dentist carries out involves changing the brace every two weeks. This is done quickly as the brace is designed to be removable for eating and cleaning the teeth purposes. Digital pictures are taken initially, and these are used to design the range of braces and make a CGI film of the whole process. This not only shows the patient the end result, but it also allows the dentist and patient to see that the process is working to plan. The process takes around 6-8 months to complete, but it can be longer for really badly misaligned teeth. There is another brace that is also removable and clear in appearance, it is called the Inman Aligner and this one has a thin metal strip which holds the pressure points in place, it runs along the front of the brace and is quite visible. The Inman only works on the front teeth though due to where the points are situated, but it works in much the same way as the Invisalign.

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Invisalign Braces and why they are popular. By a Birkenhead dentist

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

The Invisalign Brace is a unique aid to teeth straightening; it is a truly scientifically designed wonder of the modern world, says a Birkenhead dentist. The name suggests that a certain amount of invisible ability has been built into the design, and that is a fair description of this dental aid. The springs and pulleys are all built into the inside of the self contained brace, which is designed to look like a gum shield rather than a brace. Your dentist will start with digital images of your teeth; these are scanned into a program which designs the braces needed, and produces a 3D film to show you the end result. A series of braces is made beforehand and are fitted every two weeks, they manipulate the teeth into different positions to straighten them, at the same time they agitate the blood flow to make it place bone deposits behind the teeth to make sure they don’t move back again, ingenious really isn’t it? They can also be removed so cleaning the teeth and eating is so much easier, there is a minimum of 20 hours a day that they need to be worn, but that gives you a 4 hour period when they can be taken out for meeting purposes for the busy executive. The clear look of the soft rubber material also makes it comfortable to wear and hard to see with the naked eye. They are used to straighten teeth in all parts of the mouth, where other such braces will just facilitate the front teeth.

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Teeth straightening from Wirral dentist makes patient smile

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Everybody wants to have a beautiful smile and straight teeth but for those of us not naturally blessed there is the option to have our teeth straightened by orthodontic procedures. Twenty years ago this would have meant having an uncomfortable and ugly metal brace fitted for the best part of two years. But treatments have come along way thanks to advances in dental technology. There is now a whole host of alternative straightening methods on the market, ranging from the very fast to the very discreet. Even metal braces have come along way and do have the advantage of being very effective.

For patients looking for the most discreet straightening possible there is the Invisalign retainer form Align technologies. Introduced in 1999 it was the first plastic brace to be really effective. By using a series of computer designed and manufactured retainers, teeth are gradually moved into the desired position. Invisalign retainers are made form one millimetre thick clear plastic that is almost invisible unless up very close to the patient’s mouth. On average about twenty sets of retainers are needed to complete the treatment, each worn for two to three weeks, although it does vary on a patient to patient basis. The retainers also have the advantage of being completely removable, so no foods are off limits during treatment.

Although very discreet, Invisalign retainers can take a long time to be fully effective. For the patient less concerned with discretion than speed of treatment there is the Inman aligner or Six-Month Smile treatments. Six-Month Smile braces achieve results in, you’ve guessed it, six months, by only focussing on the teeth that can be seen when smiling. This increased focus makes these braces ideal for quick ‘finishing touch’ type straightening. Also fast working, the Inman aligner works by using a coiled spring to push the side teeth out and the front teeth forward while encouraging them to straighten. Achieving visible results after only six weeks, the Inman aligner is effective but also expensive.

In the world of metal braces, The Damon system has created a revolutionary slide mechanism that removes the need for painful and regular tightening. Incredibly strong, and far more discreet than old-fashioned metal braces, the Damon brace creates very straight teeth.

Straight teeth can give you the confidence to smile as well as limiting the chance of developing painful complications with bite. They can encourage good profiles and most importantly, give you a reason to smile. A Wirral dentist will be able to discuss with you which system would be most appropriate to straighten your teeth.

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Get straight teeth in weeks with Inman aligner from Wirral dentist

Friday, November 6th, 2009

For patients who suffer from crooked teeth, the options in the past have been to wear ugly and uncomfortable metal braces, or more recently invisible braces which, while discreet, take a very long time to achieve the desired effect. There is now a new alternative called the Inman aligner. Many dentists currently prefer the Inman aligner even though it is not completely clear. There is a thin metal bar visible bar across the front of the teeth, but because the Inman aligner works so quickly this is rarely a problem for most patients.

The aligner works by using a coiled spring on the tongue side of the aligner that squeezes teeth and pushes them into position. It does this by forcing the teeth at the sides backwards to allow space for the front teeth to be pushed into. Treatments are incredibly fast, lasting usually between six and sixteen weeks, which is significantly less than conventional and invisible braces.

The aligner may take some getting used to when initially used but no more than other braces which exert pressure and will last little more than a week. Other than that the process will be completely painless. The aligner is also removable so can be taken out to eat.

It must be pointed out that the Inman aligner is best suited to minor alignment issues and is not ideal for problems involving severe overcrowding. However, if you are looking to just straighten a few teeth at the front to give you a healthy and confident smile then the rapid results provided by the aligner are perfect. A dentist in the Wirral will be able to assess whether you are suitable for an Inman aligner and you could have the perfectly straight teeth you’ve always wanted in less than three months.

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Expert Teeth Straightening from Merseyside Dentist

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Nowadays, having perfect teeth is important as part of one’s self image. It certainly boosts confidence and self-esteem. It is therefore not surprising that a lot of adults are undergoing teeth straightening procedures done by a Merseyside dentist.

Aside from aesthetic reasons, teeth straightening procedures are also done to:

• As part of treatment for bite problems
• Prevent strain on jaw muscles and jaw

Orthodontic or teeth straightening procedures are usually effective in moving teeth to the best possible position allowing you to have straight teeth. Usually, surgery is required especially if the space in your mouth is not enough for your teeth to be aligned. The procedures can actually be done by your dentist or an orthodontist.

Braces are actually the most common teeth straightening device. In the past, they were really obtrusive, uncomfortable and unsightly but today there are a lot of modern designs which are unobtrusive and no longer unappealing.

Of course, the choice on the type of braces will depend on your preferences and budget. Here are the different types of braces:

• Fixed orthodontic braces – traditional braces that come with metal wires and brackets attached to teeth
• Lingual braces – wire braces fitted to the back of the teeth
• Invisalign – uses clear aligners that can be removed to clean the teeth
• Inman aligner – hybrid between metal braces and invisible braces
• Damon Braces – alternative to traditional braces; friction-free

If you have been longing to smile with great confidence, simply ask your Merseyside dentist about these teeth straightening procedures.

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