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Implants are we place a small piece of titanium in the bone where the roots of a tooth once sat.
Durable
Comfortable
Long-lasting
Natural
We then can screw in a crown or a bridge. It is really like having a complete tooth back in your mouth and the implant piece should last forever. The crown above lasts a long time, but wear and tear does mean that we usually replace the crowns around every 15-20 years. We often refer out for implant placement as it is a very specialised procedure, but we can look after all of the crowns and health of the gums around it like we do the rest of the teeth.
OTHER COSMETIC TREATMENTS
What do aligners do?
Aligners are a clear brace that can straighten your teeth to give you a great smile. They move the teeth very carefully and the braces are clear so people wont know that you are wearing them.
Are they the same as braces?
Braces that most people think of are metal braces that use wires to move the teeth. Any appliance that moves teeth is an orthodontic brace, but wire braces can use bigger movements for more complicated cases. Clear aligners are usually used to move teeth in the aesthetic region (smile line) and can use smaller forces and movements to achieve this.
How long do they take?
They usually take around 6-9 months to complete. It does depend on how many aligners you have. The dentist will let you know during your assessment.
What do they look like?
They are clear and if you need attachments they are tooth coloured so these braces are very discreet.
Do they hurt?
They don’t hurt but sometimes you can feel the pressure on a tooth or two, but usually just for the first few days of the new brace.
How long do I wear them for?
You wear the aligners all the time. You only take them out to eat and brush your teeth. Ideally about 22 hrs a day. When they are not in, they cant work. It is very important to keep them in all the time, as the plan is based around this length of time in your mouth and the expected results depend upon it.
Can I eat with them in?
You need to take them out to eat and drink – although you can drink water with them in. You take them out to eat, when you are finished, you brush your teeth and clean the braces and put them back in.
Do they turn yellow?
The braces and your teeth will not turn yellow. You do need to be really good at keeping everything clean
What are the difference between metal braces and aligners?
Metal braces are used to do bigger movements and clear aligners are used for movement in the aesthetic region.
Why not invisalign?
We use Smilelign. They are an aligner company that are very similar to invisalign in terms of their technology, but are a British company instead of an American one. They are even in Yorkshire which means they are on hand if we ever need them and can speak to them on the phone at any time of the day.
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