Teeth Straightening in Battersea
The alignment of your teeth not only influences your smile but also your jawline and facial aesthetics. The correct alignment using braces and aligners can transform smiles and facial features.
Smile correcting at its best with teeth straightening Battersea
The alignment of your teeth not only influences your smile but also your jawline and facial aesthetics. The correct alignment using braces and aligners can transform smiles and facial features. Orthodontic devices like braces apply pressure gently and steadily to shift teeth into their right position. While dental bonding and veneers can also help close small gaps in teeth, complete orthodontic treatments like braces and aligners can correct major to minor malocclusions. Teeth straightening Battersea at Mouth Dental utilises the latest orthodontic procedures and devices from the world of cosmetic dentistry.
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How do these procedures work?
Braces and aligners work by exerting gentle, controlled pressure on teeth. This triggers a biomechanical response. How teeth will move and straighten depends on the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. Periodontal ligaments hold teeth in place and stretch or compress as teeth move, activating osteoclast and osteoblast. As teeth move to the right, the ligament on the right compresses and a new bone forms on the left, filling the gap. Traditional braces are more suitable for severe to moderate malocclusions, and clear plastic aligners are more effective for moderate to minor misalignments.
How do these procedures work?
Braces and aligners work by exerting gentle, controlled pressure on teeth. This triggers a biomechanical response. How teeth will move and straighten depends on the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. Periodontal ligaments hold teeth in place and stretch or compress as teeth move, activating osteoclast and osteoblast. As teeth move to the right, the ligament on the right compresses and a new bone forms on the left, filling the gap. Traditional braces are more suitable for severe to moderate malocclusions, and clear plastic aligners are more effective for moderate to minor misalignments.
Teeth Straightening at Mouth Dental
With in-house orthodontists who are experts in their field, Mouth Dental offers world-class teeth straightening experience in East London. We offer metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign, Six Month Smiles, and renowned retainer brands to perfect your smile. High-end digital dentistry allows us to create 3D models of your smile and bite to simulate results and create models and impressions.
Our orthodontists are Invisalign trained and licensed to offer other aligner treatments. With text ad email reminders from our patient support team, you won’t have to miss any appointments. Our state-of-the-art multi-clinic setting is equipped with free WiFi in the reception and the opportunity for free 2hr parking. As one of London’s leading referral clinics, referred by more than 50 local clinics, we are fully resourced to undertake complex cases of difficult nature to offer effective solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of teeth straightening?
Metal braces, clear braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners are used to straighten teeth.
Which teeth straightening treatment is right for me?
Your orthodontist will be able to help you select the best orthodontic treatment for you. However, if you are self-conscious about wearing metal braces that stand out, you can choose clear braces or aligners that are virtually invisible.
Am I too old for teeth straightening procedure? Is there an age limit?
Teeth straightening procedures do not have an age limit. While ages 10-14 are ideal for orthodontic treatments as it is a crucial stage in development, more and more adults well into their adulthood are getting braces and aligners to correct orthodontic issues.
What are invisible braces?
Invisible braces are three types of orthodontic appliances used for straightening teeth. Braces with ceramic or plastic brackets, lingual braces fixed behind teeth, and clear plastic aligners are all called invisible braces.
For how long do I need to wear the braces?
Fixed braces should be worn for 12 – 30 months for complete results. Invisalign treatment can last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. You should keep Invisalign trays on for 20-22 hours per day. The average time it takes for Six Month Smiles is 6 months.
After the teeth straightening procedure, how long will the results last?
Results from orthodontic treatments are meant for life. However, to preserve the hard-earned and perfectly aligned smile, you need to wear retainers. Invisalign requires you to wear Vivera retainers. Essix retainers, Vivera, and fixed retainers are used to keep straightened teeth in place for other types of braces.
How often do the braces need to be refitted?
Fixed braces should be tightened every 4-8 weeks, and clear aligner trays are switched out for a new set every 1-2 weeks.
Will the braces affect my speech?
You will find it a little strange to speak with braces with aligners on. However, as your mouth adapts to them, you will soon be able to speak normally.
Can I eat with the braces on?
Fixed braces are meant to be worn while eating. However, clear aligner trays need to be removed for eating or drinking anything other than water. The teeth should be clean before wearing the trays again.
How do I clean the braces?
Fixed braces should be cleaned while brushing teeth, gently but firmly, with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Aligners should be cleaned with a separate soft-bristled toothbrush and mild, unscented clear liquid soap to remove food particles. They should be rinsed thoroughly. Soak them in cleaning tablets once a day for deeper cleaning.
Will I have to wear retainers after the treatment?
Yes, retainers should be worn after orthodontic treatment to prevent teeth from shifting back.
What happens if my braces break or I lose an aligner?
Broken braces can cause discomfort and abrasions. Get them fixed as soon as possible. Keep any of the pieces that have come off to show your dentist. If you lost an aligner tray, inform your dentist straight away. Until a replacement is provided, you might be able to wear the previous or the next set in the treatment plan.
How do you take care of your teeth and braces/aligners?
Clean around brackets and between wires and teeth when brushing teeth. Avoid hard candies, chewy foods, acidic, fizzy, and sugary food and drink when wearing fixed braces. Do not consume anything other than water when wearing aligner trays. Clean trays per instructions and always put them in the protective case when removing.
I don’t want to wear braces. What are my options?
It is possible to fill minor gaps, shape crooked teeth, and correct uneven teeth positions with composite bonding, edge bonding, teeth contouring, and veneers.
What are the different kinds of veneers?
The two main types of veneers used are porcelain and composite.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is a dental treatment that restores the shape and structure of teeth using composite resin. It can fix chipped, fractured, discoloured, short, gapped, and uneven teeth by applying the resin onto a tooth and moulding it into shape. The colour of the resin mimics natural tooth colour to seamlessly blend with the rest of the tooth.
What should I avoid while undergoing treatment?
While wearing fixed braces, avoid hard, chewy, fizzy, and acidic food & drink. When undergoing aligner treatment, avoid high-pigmented foods & drinks and chewy foods. Do not smoke while wearing aligners. Ensure your aligner trays stay in the protective casing without gathering bacteria out in the open.
How much do teeth straightening cost?
Fixed braces cost £2,600 onwards, lingual braces start from £5,500, and Invisalign treatment begins at £2,095 at Mouth Dental. We offer competitive prices to ensure everyone gets a chance to receive top-quality dental treatments. Our flexible payment plans spread the cost of more expensive and long-term treatments.
What should I consider when selecting a clinic for the treatment?
Orthodontic treatments need specialist dental care expertise and facilities. Digital dentistry allows dental practices to take high-accuracy scans and impressions to create a personalised treatment plan with models that simulate progress for individual cases. Make sure they are Invisalign-trained professionals as the process differs from traditional braces.