Orthodontic Braces Kensington
Correcting tooth alignment with aligners, braces and orthodointic plates
Orthodontic Braces Kensington
Correcting tooth alignment with aligners, braces and orthodointic plates
This is where Tooth Heaven truly stands apart.
Many dental clinics advertise that they offer braces or orthodontic treatments, but in reality, they often refer their patients elsewhere. This means you might need to visit multiple clinics to complete your treatment, adding more travel, time and cost to your dental care.
Types of orthodontic treatments
Dental braces are not what they used to be. A variety of new techniques and equipment have been developed to enhance the patient's experience and shorten treatment times.
Some of the most common orthodontic treatments include:
Fixed metal braces
These have been around for decades. It has been the tried and tested technique for many, many years. Although the looks have improved over the years, they are still the gold standard when it comes to moving teeth.
Moreover, Braces/Clear Aligner treatments at Tooth Heaven comes with complimentary:
- Check and cleans every 6 months during your orthodontic treatment
- Retainers of your choosing
- Take home professional whitening kit
- Dental Monitoring Rental
What can fixed metal braces help with?
Some common issues that orthodontists may improve with fixed braces include:
- Crowded teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Underbites, overbites and crossbites
- Limited breathing
- Unevenly spaced teeth
- Gapped teeth
Lingual braces
Lingual braces use the same metal brackets and wires as metal braces, but on the inner surface of the patient's teeth so that they can't be seen.
As well as being essentially invisible to others, lingual braces can offer benefits for your teeth. With braces that are attached to the front of your teeth, there is a risk of decalcification (the removal of calcium), however, the backs of the teeth are more robust, so the risk is lower at the back.
Clear aligners
Clear aligner therapy is аn invisible оrthоdоntiсs methоd thаt enаbles yоu tо strаighten yоur teeth аnd imрrоve yоur smile.
Clear aligners dо not use metаl wires like brасes аnd is neаrly unnоtiсeаble when used. Сustоm trаys аre сreаted fоr yоur teeth, аnd yоu weаr а new trаy every few weeks tо grаduаlly strаighten yоur teeth. It goes without saying, a great smile can vastly improve your self-confidence and general oral health.
Whilst there are many types of clear aligners in the world, Tooth Heaven only uses 3 brands that has resulted in many, many happy patients.
Who can benefit from an orthodontic treatment?
There are a wide variety of conditions that can be improved through the use of orthodontic treatment. Although age is a consideration, it is not the only factor in the orthodontist's choice of treatment.
Conditions that may require the use of orthodontic treatments include:
- Poor alignment of top and bottom molars that complicate or prevent chewing.
- A crossbite, in which the upper teeth rest behind the lower teeth.
- A deep bite or overbite, in which the upper front teeth cover the front of the lower front teeth.
- An open bite, in which the front teeth do not touch at all when biting.
- Teeth that are misaligned, angled, crowded, or spaced too far apart.
- Jaw / joint pain (TMD) and headaches due to clenching and misaligned teeth.
- Tooth decay, bone loss, and excessive wear on the surface of the teeth due to poor alignment.
To determine the best treatment option for your needs, your dentist will conduct a comprehensive examination and assessment of your dental condition. If your condition can't be treated by a general dentist, you will receive a referral to a specialist.
Care and maintenance
When you wear braces, aligners, or retainers, it will be necessary to adjust your eating habits to prevent damage to both the hardware and your teeth.
We recommend avoiding hard foods and sticky sweets that can break or pull your braces away from your teeth, including:
- Chewing gum and toffee
- Popcorn and nuts
- Hard biscuits
You should also avoid biting into foods with your front teeth. Instead, cut food into manageable pieces and chew with your back teeth.
Braces can trap food after you eat, so be sure to brush and floss after every meal.
Use the special brushes and flossing tools recommended by your orthodontist. Specialised floss brushes and mouthwash are particularly useful for cleaning around your braces.
Keep a small cleaning kit with you at school or work so you have the supplies needed to care for your braces and teeth throughout the day.
Frequently asked questions
The price of dental braces will vary dependant on a number of factors... such as the length of time you will need to wear them, how many consultations and adjustments you need and other factors tha will be specific to you.
While braces are highly effective, they do usually come with discomfort as your teeth move into new positions. This usually lasts for a few days after first having them applied, and after adjustments, where your teeth and gums will feel tender.
During these days, you can manage pain with over-the-counter pain medications and eat a diet of soft foods - ie. no apples, uncooked carrots, hard biscuits, etc.
Yes! Dental technology has come a long way from the early days of metal braces, and clear aligners are now just as effective as metal braces.
An orthodontist is a specialist who works to ensure your teeth are straight and your jaw is aligned. They will prepare your teeth for orthodontic treatments, carry out treatments such as braces, maintain and adjust appliances as needed, and keep ongoing appointments with you as you transition out of treatment.
A dentist is your general expert on your teeth, gums, and oral health. They will perform your check-ups, complete treatments such as fillings, root canals, and crowns, and help you work on your health.
An orthodontist is a specialist who focuses on teeth straightening and alignment and can apply braces and other orthodontic treatments.
Once your orthodontic treatment is completed and your braces are removed, you will be fitted with a retainer to ensure that your teeth remain in their new alignment.
Be sure to wear your retainers as directed, or you may undo all the previous work. Do not wear your retainer while eating, and be sure to brush it before you insert it into your mouth.
For patients who do not wish to use a removable retainer, a permanent wire retainer can be cemented to the back of the teeth to keep them in place.
Start your braces journey today
At Tooth Heaven, we make orthodontic care more convenient, more affordable and more personal, all in one place.
Book your orthodontic braces consultation with Tooth Heaven's Dr Lee who provides a high level of orthodontic care without charging specialist prices.
You can enjoy quality treatment, honest advice and lasting results from a trusted local dentist who genuinely cares about your smile and your experience.
