Would you love your teeth to be straighter, but don’t want the hassle of wearing braces for months on end? Six Month Smiles might be just the thing for you. Six Month Smiles does exactly what its name suggests, giving you straighter teeth within a few short months. It is quite different from other orthodontic braces in Kent, in that it has modified traditional treatments to cosmetically improve your smile. Best of all this system uses specially designed clear brackets and tooth coloured wires that are just about invisible, so no-one need know you are wearing them, unless you choose to enlighten them.

Six Month Smiles Moves the Teeth that Show

One of the reasons that Six Month Smiles is so effective is due to the way it concentrates on moving the teeth that are visible when smiling rather than correcting the whole mouth. Even though it is a more cosmetically focused system than other braces, it can still correct crooked or overlapping teeth, and can help to close up gaps in between teeth. The braces are extremely comfortable to wear as they only use very low forces to gently move the teeth into their new, correct positions.

This type of orthodontic system will not significantly affect the way your teeth meet together, so if you have significant problems with your occlusion it may not be the best solution. These are all things we can discuss with you during your initial consultation, and we won’t recommend a particular treatment unless we think it will produce the results you’re looking for. It is a cost-effective way of improving your smile as treatment is cheaper than other orthodontic systems and alternative methods of straightening teeth such as through the use of multiple veneers.

After Treatment

Once you have finished your orthodontic treatment then you do need to be prepared to wear a retainer. This is a comfortable, removable appliance that is worn overnight. It is unobtrusive and easy to wear, and prevents your newly re-positioned teeth from shifting back to their original positions.

Six Month Smiles is just one of several orthodontic systems offered by Parrock Street Dental & Implant Centre, and can be used as a standalone dental treatment or as part of a smile makeover. If you’d like to know more about orthodontic treatment, and would like to find out if this system could work for you, then why not book your free consultation? You can request a call back through our website at www.kentcosmeticdentists.co.uk or you can give us a call on 01474 537191.

Are you aware that orthodontic treatment could help to improve your oral health? There is a common misconception that orthodontic treatment only provides cosmetic improvements when in fact the oral health benefits can be very worthwhile. Not only will you end up with a beautifully straight smile, but also one that is healthier, and that’s surely worth considering.

Straighter Teeth Are Healthier Teeth

If your teeth are quite crooked or are overcrowded then you probably find it difficult to brush and floss properly. No matter how hard you try it can be very tricky to reach into all the nooks and crannies in your mouth, and near impossible to thread floss in between crowded teeth. The end result is an increased risk of tooth decay, as it’s essential to clean the contact areas between each tooth every day. These contact areas can easily trap food particles and plaque bacteria, increasing the risk of cavities.

In contrast, if your teeth are nicely spaced and are straight then you’ll find it much easier to brush thoroughly, and flossing will be a cinch. Your teeth will be healthier, and may even appear a little brighter as all the excess food and plaque will have been removed.

Enjoy Better Gum Health

Just as importantly having straighter teeth will improve the health of your gums. Gum disease can often begin developing in the contact areas in between your teeth, and one of the earliest signs that it might be developing is noticing your gums bleed when you try to floss. Healthy gums should be strong and should fit snugly around the teeth, and good gum health is relatively easy to achieve when your teeth are straighter.

Orthodontic Treatment Ensures Your Teeth Meet Together Properly

Wearing a brace means that your teeth will meet together properly at the end of treatment. This is extremely important for your oral health, as it will help reduce the wear and tear on your teeth. Teeth that are in malocclusion or which don’t meet together properly can wear unevenly, something that can lead to a significant amount of tooth structure being worn away. If this occurs then the teeth will need crowning to restore them to normal function. In addition malocclusion can sometimes place stress on the muscles and joints responsible for moving your jaw.

If you’ve been thinking about to see orthodontist in Kent, then why not schedule a free consultation at Parrock Street Dental and Implant Centre? You can call us on 01474 537191 or if you’d prefer you can email us at info@parrockstreetdental.co.uk to learn how could improve your dental health.

Have you always yearned for straighter teeth but hate the thought of wearing a mouth full of metal? If so you might be the perfect candidate for invisible braces. These braces are perfect for adults who didn’t have orthodontic treatment as children and who now feel self-conscious about their smile. Today’s orthodontic treatment is fast and effective and most importantly is very discreet. Our dental surgery offers a wide range of orthodontic options so you can be sure you’ll get the system that’s right for you.

Removable Braces

Removable braces, particularly Invisalign, are extremely popular and can be used to treat a wide variety of orthodontic problems. These include gaps in between teeth, overcrowded teeth and minor problems with occlusion or the way the teeth meet together, to more serious occlusal problems such as having an underbite or overbite. This system is affordable and most people will complete treatment within a year or so.

Learn How They Work

The braces or aligners are made from a clear plastic and look a little like a mouth guard. They will have been custom-designed to gently move your teeth into their new positions. Each set of aligners is replaced every two weeks by a new set to continue the treatment.When you first begin wearing your aligners you may experience some temporary discomfort but this should quickly pass as your teeth become accustomed to them.

They need to be worn for approximately 22 hours each day, but can be removed whenever you eat or drink something. One of the major advantages of this system is that it enables patients who have been fitted with braces in Kent, to maintain excellent oral health throughout the course of the treatment. Teeth can be brushed and flossed as normal, and the clear plastic aligners simply need to be gently brushed and washed every time you remove them. When they are in place they are virtually undetectable and are ideal for anyone whose job involves meeting the public or clients, or anyone who feels very self-conscious about having orthodontic treatment.The final result should be beautifully straight and healthy teeth.

If you’d like to know more about Invisalign or any of our other orthodontic treatments then you can find lots more information on our website at www.kentcosmeticdentists.co.uk.  or you can call us on 01474 537191 to schedule a free consultation. Our dental team are more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding orthodontic treatment.

If you want to find out more about different methods used for straightening teeth in Kent then you should consider visiting the award-winning Parrock Street Dental & Implant Centre in Gravesend. Although he is not an orthodontist, dentist Dr Rik Trivedi and the team at Parrock Street Dental & Implant Centre are trained and qualified to deliver a number of modern orthodontic solutions.

Depending on your teeth, your lifestyle and your budget there are a number of tooth straightening options available. One option is Invisalign, which consists of clear plastic trays that snap over the teeth and are worn throughout the day and at night. They are removable so you can take them out when you eat or drink. You are given a set of aligners that you wear for two weeks at a time before advancing to the next one. Over time, each aligner gently guides the teeth into a straighter position. Treatment time varies according to how much the teeth need to be moved, but on average it can take around 8-12 months.

Another orthodontic solution that we offer at Parrock Street Dental and Implant Centre is Six Month Smiles. This system uses clear brackets which are bonded to the teeth and then a tooth coloured wire clips into them and helps to guide the teeth into the ideal position. Treatment time is around the 6 month mark although some patients may require a bit more time for the best cosmetic result.

As the recent overall winner of the Dartford & Gravesham business awards 2012 recognising excellence in customer service, organisation and standards, our practice is proud to offer a wide variety of dental treatments to our patients. After treatment is completed, our patients are impressed with their new smiles and find they have more confidence in social situations. They also get more compliments! To have a look at how teeth can be straightened with modern orthodontics, you can visit our smile gallery on our website.

For orthodontics in Kent you need not look further than Parrock Street, where we work relentlessly to provide you the highest quality cosmetic dentistry treatments. To deliver you what we promise, we have the best and experienced dentists the industry has to offer. So, why not make an appointment to visit us today? Call us on 01474 537191. You will also find more information about our practice on our website: www.kentcosmeticdentists.co.uk