In this day and age, braces don’t have to equate obvious metal appliances, and teeth straightening need not always involved fixed appliances. At Capital Dental in Twickenham, we embrace developments in modern orthodontic care, and are proud to offer a range of subtler ways to straighten your teeth than traditional metal “train-tracks”.

Twickenham braces and aligners

Discreet orthodontics is one of the fastest-growing areas of modern dentistry. It involves the use of either subtle fixed appliances – braces – or clear and removable aligners to change the position of your teeth without everybody having to know you are having treatment. Depending on your clinical needs, many of these appliances also work far more quickly than standard orthodontic appliances.

If you are interested in teeth straightening without the train-tracks, why not call in to our Twickenham dental practice for an orthodontic consultation? Your dentist will assess the type and amount of correction required, and will then talk you through the pros and cons of all of our relevant treatment options.

Among the discreet orthodontic solutions available at Capital Dental in Twickenham are:

Cfast braces

These cosmetic braces are designed for mild to moderate repositioning of the front teeth, and have an average treatment time of just six months. Comprising clear brackets and tooth-coloured nickel titanium wires, Cfast blends in with the natural shade of your teeth.

Inman Aligner

This single clear aligner is used to correct adult relapse and protrusion issues with the front teeth. Its unique design enables it to act rapidly and comfortably, and it is practically invisible in your mouth.

Quick Straight Teeth

Quick Straight Teeth braces are designed to act discreetly and fast. They are cosmetic appliances that work on the front six to eight teeth.

Invisalign

This system of removable, clear aligners provides an alternative to fixed appliances, and can treat more complex cases than cosmetic brace systems.

Metal braces are no longer the only option for patients who want straighter teeth. At Capital Dental in Hampton we offer a number of subtler teeth-straightening options, both fixed and removable appliances. If you missed out on orthodontic treatment as a child, or you had treatment only to experience adult relapse, we invite you to join us for an orthodontic consultation.

Hamptonbraces and aligners

When you come into our Hamptondental practice for a consultation, your dentist will perform an in-depth clinical examination to help determine the best course of treatment to suit your needs. Lifestyle factors will also be taken into account, because we believe that dental treatment should have minimal impact on your day-to-day life whenever possible.

Depending on what your clinical needs are, your practitioner may recommend fixed braces or removable aligners. Both have their benefits, and the pros and cons of all suitable treatments will be discussed at your initial consultation so that you can feel confident about the decision you make.

The braces we use at our Hampton practice are subtler than the conventional metal appliances most people picture when they hear the “b” word. They have been specifically designed with busy adult lifestyles in mind, and are largely unnoticeable in everyday life.

Among the discreet braces offered at our Hampton clinic are:

Cfast

Cosmetic braces, designed for rapid aesthetic correction, Cfast work in as little as five months by focusing on the front teeth. They comprise tooth-coloured and clear components.

FastBraces

Again available with clear and tooth-coloured parts, these fixed appliances have a unique design that enables them to move the crowns and roots of the teeth together.

We also use a number of clear aligner systems at our Hampton clinic. These include the Inman Aligner, designed to quickly correct adult relapse, and Invisalign, which is capable of treating more complex orthodontic conditions.

At Twickenham clinic Capital Dental, we use braces and aligners to straighten patients’ teeth. Before anyone panics at the “b” word, let us reassure you; modern orthodontic appliances have come a long way since the metal train-tracks of your school days. There are now many subtler ways in which your dentist can improve the alignment of your teeth.

Teeth straightening in Twickenham: your options

The team at Capital Dental in Twickenham understands that, for many adults, the desire for beautifully aligned teeth conflicts with no desire to wear obvious metal braces. That’s why we are pleased to offer some far more discreet alternatives – both fixed and removable appliances.

Discreet braces

In many cases, braces remain the best option to straighten teeth. They give maximum control to your dentist or orthodontist over the movement of each tooth, and can be used to correct the full spectrum of orthodontic disorders.

At our Twickenham clinic we use a number of different tooth-coloured brace systems. These braces are designed to blend in with the natural colour of your teeth, and comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires.

Quick Straight Teeth is a system of cosmetic braces that work in as little as six months, focussing as they do on the teeth at the front of your mouth that show when you smile. FastBraces, meanwhile, can correct a wider range of issues and use a unique design to move the roots and crowns of the teeth together.

Clear aligners

An alternative to fixed appliances, clear aligners are custom-designed to fit over your teeth to guide them into an improved position. Aligners have next to no impact on your lifestyle, because they are barely visible to the untrained eye, and because they can be taken out for short spells.

Aligners used at our Twickenham practice include the Inman Aligner and Invisalign.

Cosmetic braces are designed to straighten your teeth not just discreetly, but also more comfortably and often more quickly than conventional orthodontic appliances. At Hampton clinic Capital Dental, we use a number of leading discreet brace brands, including Cfast and FastBraces, to straighten your teeth. We also offer treatment with clear aligners including Smile Tru, Invisalign and the Inman Aligner. All have their benefits, and these will be discussed by your dentist at your initial consultation.

Teeth straightening in Hampton

When you come for an orthodontic consultation, your dentist will carefully examine your teeth and your bite – how your jaws meet each other – before discussing in detail all relevant treatment options. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about treatment, so that we can find the ideal appliance to suit both your clinical need and your lifestyle.

FastBraces

FastBraces can be traditional metal braces, or for maximum discretion clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires can be used. Whilst traditional orthodontic appliances move the teeth in two phases, FastBraces move both roots and crowns from day one. This speeds up your treatment time, with typical treatment lasting between three and 12 months.

Invisalign

One of several clear aligner systems available at our Hamptondental practice, Invisalign comprises a series of aligners that you change every two weeks as your teeth move. Because they are removable, Invisalign make maintain good dental hygiene during treatment a piece of cake.

Cfast braces

Cfast are cosmetic braces that focus on the front six teeth – those on show when you smile. Made from clear and tooth-coloured components, typical treatment time with Cfast is about six months.

Smile Tru

Smile Tru clear aligners can correct a wide range of orthodontic issues with minimal impact on your lifestyle. They are removable, meaning you can take them out for short periods to clean and to eat.

In 2016, orthodontics doesn’t have to equate with metal braces that are painfully obvious in the mouth. At Capital Dental in Hampton, we offer a number of cosmetic orthodontic treatments designed to straighten your teeth efficiently, comfortably and, best of all, discreetly.

The benefits of cosmetic orthodontics

Although referred to as a cosmetic dental procedure, the health benefits of straightening your teeth should not be underestimated. There’s the boost to your self-esteem such treatment can provide, of course, but it’s also worth remembering that straighter teeth tend to be healthier teeth, because they are easier to keep clean. So long as you practise good oral hygiene at home and visit your dentist and hygienist as often as they recommend, straightening your teeth can reduce your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

Teeth straightening treatment also helps to ensure the forces generated when biting and chewing food are evenly distributed in your mouth, which means there is less chance certain teeth will get prematurely worn. When you come to our Hamptondental practice for a cosmetic orthodontic consultation, these benefits will be explained to you in full.

Braces or aligners

Cosmetic orthodontics doesn’t necessarily mean doing away with braces altogether – they are, after all, often the best way to straighten teeth, giving your dentist or orthodontist maximum control over tooth movement. We used both fixed appliances (braces) and removable aligners at our Hampton clinic, and the best option in your case will depend upon your clinical need and your personal preference.

Before you panic at the word “braces”, let us reassure you. The fixed appliances used at our Hampton practice comprise clear and tooth-coloured components, which means they blend into your mouth and are not immediately noticeable.

We also offer treatment with various clear aligner systems. These fit over your teeth, are pretty much invisible in everyday life, and have the additional benefit of being removable.