Crowded teeth and Invisalign in St. John’s Wood
Invisalign has transformed tens of thousands of smiles around the world and can treat just about any orthodontic problem effectively, however, those with crowded teeth may need a little extra dental work in order for the treatment to have the effect you are hoping for. This is why Invisalign in St. John’s Wood should be your go-to for a clear aligner system rather than the systems you may see online that can be created simply from an impression you take of your teeth at home. At Aura Dental we can ensure that your teeth are correctly prepared for the best possible results that can be expected from clear aligners, in fact, we will even be able to show you a simulation of those predicted results at your first consultation with us so that you know what to expect before treatment even begins.
The Invisalign system
All treatments for Invisalign in St. John’s Wood begin the same way; with a professional consultation with one of our dentists who will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. If they give the go-ahead then a painless 3D scan will be taken of your teeth and the information uploaded to a computer which then creates a 3D image of your mouth. A very clever algorithm will calculate and simulate how your teeth will be expected to shift over time and give the dentist the information they need to progress with your personal treatment plan.
Those with overcrowded teeth will require one extra step in their treatment plan in order for it to be as effective as the simulation suggests and this is Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
What is IPR?
This is a technique used to prepare crowded teeth and make a tiny space between them so that they are able to shift accordingly. The technique involves gently filing away bits of tooth enamel between certain overcrowded teeth in order to to create more space. A very thin flexible strip of material similar to sandpaper is used to do this and it takes away very small amounts of outer enamel in order to help shift the teeth. This may sound scary but healthy teeth have about 2.5mm of enamel surrounding them and we will only remove about 0.2mm – 0.3 mmm of that, so the dentin of your teeth will still remain safely encased in a layer of enamel.
Business as usual
Once this extra step for overcrowded teeth is complete it’s business as usual with Invisalign in St. John’s Wood, the information we collect on your newly filed and scanned teeth will be sent to a lab where your clear aligners will be custom created. Once those aligners have been made and sent to us you will be able to collect them with instructions from your dentist on how and when to wear them (usually no less than 22hrs per day), how often to change them and how to clean them in order to prevent any plaque buildup.
Replacing missing or broken teeth at a dentist in St. John’s Wood
If you have broken or missing teeth it can chip away at your confidence over time, particularly if there is a gap in your smile. There are also some physical implications from having missing teeth, eating and chewing may well become difficult but did you know that a missing tooth will directly lead to bone loss in the jaw? At Aura Dental we understand all the implications of having broken or missing teeth and our dentist in St.John’s Wood would like to restore them to their former glory so that you can get your oral health and self-esteem back on top form.
Chipped teeth
Composite bonding – a chipped tooth can easily be fixed in a single and affordable appointment with a composite bonding treatment. The dentist in St. John’s Wood will carefully select a bonding material that exactly matched your other teeth and then place it over the chipped area of the tooth then shape and sculpt it until it resembles a restored tooth. Once you are happy with the final result, we will then use a special light to harden the material and your tooth will be fully restored.
Veneers – for a bigger chip or a tooth that has broken off but still remains structurally sound at the root, we can use a porcelain veneer to cover up the whole tooth. This veneer will be created in house to look exactly like your other teeth in size, shape, colour and transparency and will be permanently bonded to the broken tooth which may be filed down to size.
Broken or cracked teeth
Crowns – A tooth that has been broken or cracked down the middle but is still strongly connected to the root which is still firmly in place, may be held together with a special porcelain crown. A crown is sort of like a cap that is placed over the tooth and this is commonly used for molars which have been cracked. Once a dentist has ensured that no infection has got into the crack, they will seal it up and place a tooth coloured porcelain crown over top to hold it all in place.
Missing teeth
Bridges – if a tooth has completely come out due to injury or decay and can not be replaced, a dentist in St. John’s Wood may be able to close the gap with a tooth bridge, this is a set of false teeth which are custom created to fit in your gap. On each side of these teeth are crowns which are secured onto the teeth that exist on each side of the gap, these teeth will need to be filed down slightly in order to snugly fit into the crowns but once the bridge is fixed in place the dental arch will be restored once more.
Dental Implants – this requires some major surgery but is the best option for a single or multiple missing teeth as the titanium used in the implant will continue to support the bone structure for the rest of your life. A false tooth or bridge of false teeth will be fixed to an abutment which is set into the implant thus restoring your smile.
Straightening teeth with braces in St. John’s Wood
The world of orthodontics is a big one with so many options to choose from, patients looking for braces in St. John’s Wood will have the freedom to choose a system that not only suits their pocket but their lifestyle as well. At Aura Dental, we understand that your image is very important to you, which is why you want to straighten your teeth and you probably don’t want to do it with an unsightly set of metal tracks. We can offer you invisible as well as slightly more visible options for orthodontic appliances each with their own ability to straighten your teeth in a shorter period of time than traditional braces.
Invisible options
Young working professionals may feel that they can’t afford to present themselves with any orthodontia showing on their teeth and thanks to modern technology this is totally possible, there are systems with appliances that are just about invisible that will allow you to straighten your teeth discretely:
Invisalign – as the name so aptly suggests, Invisalign will align your teeth while remaining invisible with a set of clear aligners that are made custom to your teeth. This system can fix any orthodontic problem like overcrowding, gapped teeth, and malocclusions which are problems with the bite. Depending on your personal orthodontic problems, Invisalign can work anywhere from as little as 7-14 weeks up to about 9 months and the entire time no one will even know you’re undergoing treatment.
Lingual braces – These braces in St. John’s Wood, work in the same way that traditional braces do in so much as a bracket is fixed to the tooth and a wire is fitted to the bracket under tension in order to pull the teeth into position, however, the major difference is that they are fixed to the back of the teeth instead of the front which makes them impossible for other people to see. Depending on the severity of your problems they can take 12-18 months to achieve the final result
Visible options
There are some options for orthodontics that are more visible than the above-mentioned systems but these can sometimes be more affordable and in some cases work much quicker than their invisible counterparts:
Inman aligner – this is a removable appliance that can adjust the front 6 teeth very quickly when compared to other systems, we are talking weeks rather than months. These are made of 2 nickel-titanium coils which are placed under tension on the back and front of the teeth and over time they simultaneously push and pull the teeth into alignment by providing a squeezing effect.
Damon System – these braces in St. John’s Wood are like traditional braces and they too are fixed to the front of the teeth, however, instead of using metal brackets, this system uses clear or tooth coloured brackets in order to support the wire that will pull the teeth into position. These special brackets are far less noticeable than the metal ones and the system is often used on those with highly complex orthodontic problems.
Creating a beautiful smile at a dentist in St. John’s Wood
Creating a beautiful smile has many benefits, it can boost your own self-esteem and improve the opinions people may have of you as well as create a great lasting first impression which can be beneficial in your professional life as well as your social or romantic life. But these day to day occurrences aren’t the only things a dentist in St. John’s Wood can help you with, we can also create a beautiful smile in time for a big event like a wedding or speaking function where photos and videos may be taken of you that will last a lifetime. Whatever your reason for wanting to improve your smile, at Aura Dental we have the right treatment to suit your needs and a frank discussion with one of our dentists will set you on your journey to achieving these aesthetic goals.
Treatmetns
From hiding crooked teeth to whitening them, there is a great deal in between that can help you improve the look of your smile:
Composite bonding – if you have a chipped tooth that is ruining an otherwise beautiful smile, a simple composite bonding treatment can see that smile restored in as little as one visit to the dentist in St. John’s Wood. We will apply a tooth coloured bonding material to the chipped tooth then mould and sculpt it into the right shape before hardening it with a special light. The colour of the material will be chosen to exactly match the colour of your other teeth so you can rest assured that the restoration will look beautiful and natural.
Crowns and bridges – in the event that you have a tooth that is broken and cracked, a crown can be placed over it along with the bonding material in order to restore it, this crown is made of porcelain and will exactly match your other teeth for a natural-looking restoration. A bridge of porcelain teeth can be used to close a gap whether there is one or a few missing teeth in a row, this can help restore the lost teeth as well as any confidence that went with them.
Gum reshaping – lasers are a beautiful thing and for those of you who have large gums that are covering much of your teeth’s surface area making your teeth look small, we can reshape your gums with a special laser in order to reveal more of the teeth for a natural and beautiful smile.
Veneers – Porcelain veneers at a dentist in St. John’s Wood can hide a multitude of sins, from staining to chips and even misalignment we can use a set of veneers to create that gorgeous Hollywood smile in as little as 2 appointments. A veneer is a thin tooth-shaped piece of porcelain that is set onto a prepared tooth, you can have a single veneer only to hide a stained or chipped tooth or a whole set of them to create a whole new smile no matter what your original teeth look like.
Whitening – no smile makeover is complete without a whitening treatment, in fact, there may be some of you with a lovely set of teeth who only need them to be whitened once in a while, this is a service we gladly offer all of our patients.
What you need to know about Invisalign in St. John’s Wood
Having already taken the world by storm, Invisalign in St. John’s Wood is the preferred option for orthodontic treatment by both adults and teens alike and it’s not hard to see why; completely invisible and fast-acting, more people are seeing straighter smiles in less time than was ever before possible and here at Aura dental, we have the testimonies to back it up. But we understand that the referral of other people is not always enough to convince you, so let’s present you with the facts:
Invisalign facts
Easy assessment – If you’re worried that Invisalign in St. John’s Wood is going to make you endure that awful gooey mold in order to assess the position of your teeth then let us put those worries to bed; we only use the latest in 3D imaging technology (called ClinCheck) to take a painless scan of your teeth in order to assess not only what they look like now but also exactly how they will look after treatment. This involves a very clever computer algorithm that lets you see a simulation of the treatment and the results you can expect in the end.
Accurate – thanks to the awesome technology provided by ClinCheck, a lab will be able to make you a set of custom aligners that are accurate to the exact micrometer which means that each aligner will fit comfortably on your teeth every time.
How it works – these 3D printed aligners have been created by a computer according to how your teeth have been predicted to shift over time, each aligner gently pushes the teeth into the correct position and after 1-2 weeks you will change from the current aligner you are wearing to the one next on the list, so as your teeth shift, the aligners change. This can be done comfortably and easily at home which means no regular trips to the dentist.
Invisible – as the name suggests, Invisalign in St. John’s Wood are just about invisible, once you clip them over your teeth they will not be noticed, there is no metal or elastic in sight, just a clear aligner you can forget about.
Removable – while other types of braces may be fixed in the mouth, you can remove your clear aligner for eating, sporting activities and cleaning, which makes it fit easily into the most active of lifestyles.
Comfortable – as previously mentioned, the accuracy of each aligner is unmatched, which means that this treatment is very comfortable, once your fist aligner is in, it may take a few hours to get used to, but soon you will forget it’s even there.
Fast-acting – we agree that time is relative, so what do we mean by ‘fast-acting?’ While traditional braces can take 2 years to see the final results, these clear aligners can work in as little as 14 weeks to 10 months, depending on the severity of your misalignment which is what makes them a top choice in a society of instant gratification.
Transforming my look at a dentist in St. John’s Wood
They say a change is as good as a holiday and how many of us feel like we need a holiday after this crazy year? However, as long as travel restrictions are still in place, going on a holiday is not really a possibility, so a change is the next best thing. While many people have had some disastrous home hair do’s, few have considered the possibility of what a dentist in St. John’s Wood may offer in terms of transformative therapies for both dental and facial aesthetics. We at Aura dental can offer you both types of treatment for a fresh new you to help remove the indications of what stressful year this has been.
Stress and aging
It is no secret that the solution to a worry-free expression is to live a worry-free life but let’s be realistic, no one lives a worry-free life, not in 2020. Those lines of worry between your brows and on your forehead are eventually going to show up as evidence, if they haven’t already, however, there is a solution to smoothing out these 2020 wrinkles for a time:
Anti-wrinkle injections – botox is here to save your face, to freshen up your look, and smooth out the fine lines that have left you looking tired and in need of a holiday. By injecting small amounts of this fluid into key areas, a dentist in St. John’s Wood can block the nerve impulses that cause certain facial muscles to contract in order to make expression lines. This treatment is effective for wrinkles around the eyes and mouth and results can be seen in 4-7 days and will last about 6 months.
Dermal fillers – while botox flattens the ridges, fillers plump up key areas to give you a fuller more youthful and uplifted look. You can restore the triangle of youth by plumping up your cheekbones in order to create a more youthful contour or fill up your lips to create a softer, more pouty effect rather than a tense puckered one. Dermal fillers can soften deep-set lines as well and the effect is immediate lasting 6 months in most cases.
A new smile for a new face
While you’ve taken care of your wrinkles and facial fullness, why don’t you have a look and see what your dentist in St. John’s Wood can do for your smile? Transforming your teeth can make you look younger. A bright smile will full teeth can take years off your appearance and this can be achieved in a number of ways:
Veneers – these porcelain tooth coverings are a quick solution to a new smile, they are the top choice for celebrities the world over and can give you a whole new look in the matter of two simple appointments.
Dental Implants – for those who have endured dentures for a while, you will notice a loss of structure in your teeth and this is due to bone loss. Dental implants will not only give you a newly transformed and fixed set of teeth but will help replace the much needed structure you are missing from your face in order to complete your transformation.
Different options for braces in St. Johns Wood
When it comes to straightening teeth, there is a world of options available to you. But with options comes confusion. Which is the best option to fix my particular problem? Which option best suits my lifestyle? Which option will work the quickest? So many questions, all of which we can answer at Aura Dental because braces in St. John’s Wood have never been easier to understand. From slightly crooked teeth to complicated bite problems, our aim is to get you smiling with confidence for years to come.
Teeth in the 21st century
There is absolutely no reason for you to be going about your life feeling self-conscious about your teeth in the 21st century because fixing teeth has never been more accessible to a greater amount of people than it is today with braces in St. John’s Wood and whatever reason it is you are seeking orthodontic treatment, we have a solution for you.
Invisalign – far and wide the most popular option for adults, this treatment has taken over the orthodontic industry with its ability to fix a wide range of problems while being almost completely invisible. This suits many adults in all kinds of different lifestyles from active and sporting to sedentary and professional. Invisalign fits into your life with ease and comfort and it can work in less than half the time of traditional braces and, being a removable appliance, you are not limited with your choice of foods and also enables you to easily clean your teeth.
Lingual braces – think of traditional braces but on the back of your teeth instead of the front. This option of orthodontic treatment is fixed in your mouth for the full length of treatment but is virtually unnoticeable. Lingual braces can be used to fix complicated orthodontic problems like stray teeth growing out the pallet or very crooked or skew teeth which makes it an ideal choice for adults who want to treat their problems with discretion.
Inman Aligner – this is an elegant and quick solution for those who have teeth that jut forward out of the correct position. This system pulls the teeth back into an upright position so that they form a nicely shaped arch that you can be confident about when you smile.
After the treatment
No matter how long or how quick your braces in St. John’s Wood took to complete, we are sure that you’ll want to maintain your newly straight smile for a long time, which is why we recommend getting a retainer to hold your teeth in place as they have a habit of going back to their original positions without one. This can be done with removable or fixed retainers which involve a thin wire being fixed to the back of the teeth or clipped on over the front of the teeth at night before bed. However new Vivera retainers, which use the same revolutionary technology as Invisalign, are a custom made clear guard that keep teeth in the correct position. This new technology is stronger than the more traditional retainers and completely invisible which is almost always the better option for adults.
Information for teeth grinders at a dentist in St. John’s Wood
While some people may have a partner who has woken them up because of their teeth grinding, there are those who may not even notice they’re doing it or don’t have anyone around to point it out. Our dentists at Aura Dental will immediately be able to tell if you’re a tooth grinder from a single visit to the Dentist in St. John’s Wood and we have options that can help treat this difficult to break habit. But how else can you tell if you’re clenching or grinding your teeth, if it’s something you do in your sleep or subconsciously when you’re awake? What signs can you look out for?
Signs of habitual tooth grinding
The most obvious thing to look out for is if you’re doing it while you’re awake. In many cases it has been found that once patients are aware of it, they notice they are doing it more and more. Being mindful is the first step, but what else might you notice?:
Tooth sensitivity – teeth grinding will cause the outer layers of the tooth enamel to wear away and will expose the more sensitive part of the tooth. This will make them sensitive to extreme temperatures both hot and cold in your mouth.
Jaw pain – those jaw muscles and tendons will be working overtime if you’re clenching and grinding your teeth and if you have begun to notice a dull ache in your jaw, it could be that you are grinding your teeth.
Headaches – especially in the morning, maybe an indication that you are grinding your teeth in your sleep, waking up with a dull headache is not normal and could be indicative of tooth grinding.
Jaw clicking or locking – if you are finding that it is difficult to open your mouth all the way, or that your jaw clicks when you yawn or locks up when you eat, you may be grinding and clenching your teeth which has resulted in TMJ issues.
The cause of all of this could be a combination of many factors; stress, dental problems or even some medications can exacerbate the problem but an in-depth conversation with your dentist in St. John’s Wood can help make the cause of your problems more clear as well as a possible solution for them as well.
What if I’ve ground my teeth into stumps?
In a case where someone has been grinding their teeth for years without treatment, you may find that you have worn your teeth right down and are less effective than they once were, it’s not like they can grow back, so what can we do? Well, as your dentist in St. John’s Wood, we want to give you the best alternatives for new teeth and while we know you may run and hide at the thought of removable dentures, there is certainly a more secure option with dental implants. Speak to one of our highly experienced dentists about this option if you have found that your teeth are shortened due to wear and let us find a solution for your best overall dental health.
Invisalign for discerning adults
The long and sometimes invasive route of getting dental implants is not the only solution to obtaining a beautifully straight smile in adulthood. Even though it may feel that the time for orthodontic treatment has passed, it really isn’t too late to fix your teeth. With Invisalign in St. John’s Wood, we have a much faster and far more comfortable option to fixing crooked teeth or malocclusion (having problems with a bad bite) – with a set of clear aligners that will straighten your teeth far more quickly than traditional braces and possibly in less time than it would take to get implants.
Adults in the workplace
If someone is trying to give a presentation to their colleagues with a full set of metal braces glinting in their mouth, it can be difficult to command authority or even be taken seriously. One cannot simply live with crooked teeth in a professional environment; psychologists have determined that people with straight teeth are often perceived by others to have more success professionally as well as in their love life. People with straighter teeth are thought to be more approachable and are considered to have better hygiene as well. These are of course unconscious perceptions made in an image-based society but they still affect how people will regard you on an all-important first impression. So dentistry came up with a solution in recent years and with Invisalign in St. John’s Wood, we implement these clear aligners to assist many adults who are looking to straighten their teeth with discretion.
The adult jaw
Teens are a good candidate for braces because their bones are still growing and moving but the bones of adults have finished this process and are fixed in place. Therefore, in severe cases of extra teeth, overcrowding and malocclusions surgery may be required but a clear aligner will still be able to straighten crooked teeth and some cases of overcrowding or wide spacing, this can be achieved in as little as 6 months. Not only is the fast treatment time appealing but a big draw for many adults is that the treatment is invisible; Invisalign in St. John’s Wood fits over the teeth and goes unnoticed by those around you, they are completely removable which allows you to eat anything you like and still be able to clean them properly.
Clear aligners
We will take a hi-tech 3D digital scan of the mouth which can be immediately seen on a computer screen. This means that patients don’t have to deal with a viscous goo to create a mold of their teeth. The new technology is very accurate so that personal aligners can be made for you based on the computer’s prediction on how your teeth will shift over time. A full set of aligners will be created for your treatment so that you can change them at home or work without having to visit the dentist constantly.
Facial aesthetics at a Dentist in St. John’s Wood
We live in a world where aesthetics have become increasingly important, whether it be on social media, in your everyday life or even at work, many of you may be feeling the pressure to enhance your aesthetic just a little bit in order to stand out in a world of beauty. There is nothing wrong with this, in fact, here at Aura Dental, your local dentist in St. John’s Wood, we are not only capable of giving you a stunning smile but we are uniquely suited to helping you feel good about the face you show to the world without having to undergo massively invasive surgery.
What procedures can you get?
With so many beauty-related procedures out there, it can be daunting and overwhelming for many who are looking at getting something done. Whether it be keeping the signs of aging at bay or getting a treatment to enhance certain features, we have a small selection on offer to help you come to a decision on what best suits your needs and the environment at our practice is professional and knowledgeable without any judgment.
Anti-wrinkle injections – this treatment reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the skin for a fresher, more youthful appearance. Injections of botulinum toxin are used in targeted areas on the face to relax the small facial muscles that cause wrinkles to look more permanent.
Dermal fillers – this treatment boosts the volume in your face to enhance certain features and even uplift areas that are beginning to look sunken. Usually, these injections are made from a hyaluronic acid gel and are injected into different parts of the face to create a more sculpted and uplifted effect.
Lip enhancement – using the same process as dermal fillers, this treatment plumps and enhances the lips to create a more desirable shape and size.
Chemical peels – these are used to transform skin and help it appear younger and more radiant as the damaged outer layers are removed to reveal the new glowing skin beneath.
Mesotherapy – can help melt fat deposits and create a younger, smoother, more youthful complexion by injecting a range of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, amino acids and plant extracts into the subcutaneous layer of fat under the skin.
Benefits
These subtle changes have good results in the appearance of aging with minimal invasive effort and the tragic fact that we aren’t getting any younger means we need all the help we can get. While it is certain that enhancing your features may give you a competitive edge in certain industries it is the personal benefit of looking your best that we feel is most important; having confidence and a sense of pride in your appearance can make you more at ease to face the world and this something that we, your trusted dentist in St. John’s Wood understands. We don’t want to completely change who you are, just help make the best version of you that you can be.
