If you think orthodontics means metal braces, it’s time to think again. At Surrey Braces dental clinic in Weybridge, we offer a number of discreet tooth straightening options. Depending on your clinical need and your preferences, treatment may not even involve wearing a fixed brace at all.

Orthodontics can be advantageous to patients of all ages. Indeed, we are seeing an increasing number of adults at our Weybridge clinic who want to enjoy the benefits of straighter teeth, whether they have had failed orthodontic treatment in the past or were passed over for treatment as a teenager.

You shouldn’t think that the benefits of orthodontics are purely aesthetic, either – although many of the adult brace systems are known as “cosmetic” braces, and despite the fact that many adults are initially driven to seek treatment because of concerns about the appearance of their teeth.

In fact, there are numerous dental health benefits to be gained from orthodontics at any age, which in turn have a positive knock-on effect for your general health and wellbeing. Simply put, straighter teeth are cleaner teeth, so long as you look after them and visit your dentist and hygienist regularly. With fewer awkward to clean areas where dental plaque can gather, you will reduce your risk of both gum disease and dental decay by straightening your teeth.

When there are issues affecting the bite, you may have some teeth that are put under excess wear and tear. Some cases of bruxism – night-time tooth grinding/clenching – can also be helped by orthodontics. Protruding front teeth are at a higher risk of accidental damage, so improving their position helps to protect them.

Weybridge orthodontics

We accept orthodontic referrals from dentists in Weybridge, across Surrey and beyond. Your orthodontist will conduct a thorough clinical examination before talking you through all appropriate treatments.

We use both fixed braces and removable aligners at our Weybridge practice, and each system comes with its own particular set of benefits.

Depending on your need, your Weybridge orthodontist may recommend:

Tooth-coloured braces – either cosmetic appliances or braces for more extensive correction

Lingual braces – attached to the rear surfaces of your teeth

Clear aligners – Removable, and very discreet.

The market for adult orthodontics is growing rapidly. At Surrey Braces dental clinic in Weybridge, we believe that teeth straightening treatment is advantageous to patients of all ages – and not just for cosmetic reasons.

Whether you missed out on orthodontics as a child or teenager, or you had treatment only to be lax in the retention stage so that your teeth moved back to their original position, if you want to improve the alignment of your smile, we invite you to join us at our Weybridge dental clinic for an orthodontics consultation.

Weybridge orthodontics

When you come into Surrey Braces dental clinic in Weybridge, your orthodontist will conduct a complete clinical examination, looking at both the alignment of your teeth and your bite – the way your jaws meet each other.

Modern orthodontics may involve treatment with braces or aligners, and we offer a number of different teeth straightening systems at our Weybridge practice. Your orthodontist will talk through all of your relevant treatment options at the end of your consultation, and will help you to make an informed choice about the best system to suit your needs.

Among the popular treatments at our Weybridge dental clinic are:

Invisalign

This series of clear, removable aligners is orthodontics that fits around your lifestyle. They fit comfortably over your teeth and gently guide them into a new position. You change your aligner every two weeks, and won’t need to adopt any special dental hygiene techniques because you can take your aligners out to brush your teeth.

Damon Clear Braces

Braces remain the staple of orthodontics, and Damon Clear Braces are designed to be subtle by blending in with your tooth colour. Damon Clear uses a passive slide mechanism to maintain archwires within the bracket, enabling free movement and reducing both binding and friction for quicker, more comfortable treatment.

Incognito Lingual Braces

Although they are made from metal, few people will see you are wearing Incognito braces because they are attached to the rear or lingual surfaces of the teeth. They can correct a wider range of orthodontic issues than cosmetic appliances, and are designed to be comfortable as well as discreet.

Orthodontics is thought of as standard for children and teenagers in the UK, but an increasing number of adults are also realising the benefits of orthodontic treatment. At Surrey Braces dental centre in Weybridge we offer a range of treatments for patients of all ages, using either fixed appliances – braces – or removable appliances – aligners.

The rise of discreet orthodontics

Our Weybridge dental clinic specialises in orthodontics, and offers a number of subtle ways to straighten your teeth. As more adults have sought help with straightening their teeth, so there has been a commensurate rise in discreet teeth straightening options.

This means that you no longer need to fear having a mouth full of metal for months on end whilst undergoing treatment. When you come to our Weybridge dental clinic for a consultation, your orthodontist will examine you, then will talk through the pros and cons of all relevant treatment options, enabling you to make an educated choice of treatment.

Some people may still be put off because they think orthodontics involves lengthy treatment and discomfort. However, as well as being subtler than tradition braces, many of these systems are also faster-acting, and considerable more comfortable.

Weybridge orthodontics: your options

Damon clear braces

Damon Clear braces have tieless brackets and high technology archwires, and have been clinically proven to move teeth quickly and comfortably. They produce predicable results, and work on average six months faster than traditional metal braces. Unlike some discreet orthodontics, they can correct a full spectrum of issues.

Invisalign clear aligners

This popular clear aligner system can be used to correct a number of orthodontic issues. They have the added benefit of being removable, making it easy to maintain good dental hygiene during treatment, with no specific additional techniques needed. You change your aligner fortnightly, and the number of aligners required will be discussed by your orthodontist when you come into our Weybridge clinic for your consultation.

Incognito lingual braces

A popular option at our Weybridge dental clinic, these braces are attached to the lingual (rear) surfaces of your teeth, meaning nobody will notice them in daily life.

In 2016, orthodontics does not need to equate to metal braces. At Weybridge dental practice Surrey Braces, we are proud to offer a number of more discreet treatment options, designed to fit around your lifestyle.

Sadly, all too many adults still picture metal train track braces when they hear the word “orthodontics”. Whilst it’s true that these appliances are still popular with teenagers, with a number of customisation options available to create a truly individual style, and are a highly effective method by which a dentist or orthodontist can move your teeth, it’s not hard to understand why a lot of adults are put off at the thought of wearing obvious metal devices that are traditionally associated with lengthy treatment times.

At our Weybridge dental practice we are keen to point out that this is not the only option. Depending on your needs, we can use either discreet braces or clear aligners to move your teeth into an improved position – often more quickly than you thought.

Your first step should be to come into our Weybridge clinic for an orthodontics consultation. You will be seen by an experienced orthodontist, who will undertake a complete clinical examination as well as taking lifestyle factors into account, before talking you through the most appropriate treatments.

Among the options available from our Weybridgedental practice are:

Incognito lingual braces

Braces remain the staple of orthodontics, because they offer your dentist or orthodontist maximum control over each tooth’s movement. Lingual braces such as Incognito can treat a full spectrum of orthodontic issues, but have one massive difference from traditional appliances: they are attached to the rear – or lingual – surfaces of the teeth, which renders them invisible in daily life.

Invisalign

Treatment with Invisalign involves the use of a series of clear, removable aligners that fit snugly over your teeth to gently guide them into a new position. You change your aligner fortnightly, as your teeth move. Because they are removable, they make maintaining dental hygiene easy during treatment.

Six Month Smiles

Thoroughly modern orthodontics, these tooth-coloured cosmetic braces work rapidly by focussing on those teeth that show when you smile.

Weybridge Orthodontics is the largest Orthodontic practice in South East England. The practice was established 12 years ago by Dr James Stubbs when he started by renting space in a dental surgery one day a week with a nurse. We now have large purpose built premises with 6 dedicated surgeries and state of the art equipment.

We have come from humble beginnings to become the largest practice in the South East England region and this has all been achieved through the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Weybridge Orthodontics who have joined the growing practice over the course of these years. Dr James Stubbs, together with his team of Orthodontists and Orthodontic Therapists, has provided treatment to over 22,000 patients during this time.

The team at Weybridge Orthodontics has a positive attitude which drives the practice and results in a caring and personal approach to patient care. This is evident throughout the practice as soon as you walk through the doors. We have earned the trust of our patients and as a result have become one of the most sought after practices within the Surrey area. This means that we have patients coming to us from far and wide. We offer the best quality of care for our patients and frequently treat various members of the same family. We have also provided treatment to the children of our various reffering dentists. We feel this sets us apart from our competitors.

As a practice we work together to support and promote local businesses and charities. We have worked closely with hospice shops to help raise funds for them to help patients who benefit from their services. We frequently hold cupcake sales onsite to raise funds for this purpose and find that all our patients, members of staff and general public have supported us enormously with this.

Orthodontics might be traditionally associated with children and teenagers, but at Surrey Braces in Weybridge we believe you are never too old to enjoy the benefits of teeth straightening treatment. Whether you require quick cosmetic correction or have more extensive alignment issues, we are convinced that we can help you – in a more discreet way than you might think.

Discreet orthodontics in Weybridge

Another common mistake that people make is to think that orthodontics has to mean obvious metal braces. At our Weybridgedental centre we offer a number of more discreet alternatives – orthodontic treatment designed for the modern age, designed to adjust the position of your teeth without everybody knowing that you are having treatment.

If you are interested in discreet orthodontics, call into our Weybridgedental clinic for a consultation. Your orthodontist will perform an in-depth clinical examination in order to diagnose your condition, then will talk you through the pros and cons of all relevant treatments.

At Surrey Braces we believe your dental treatment should fit around your lifestyle as much as possible. We offer treatment with both fixed appliances – braces – and removable ones – aligners – and whilst the primary concern will be to find the best option to suit your clinical needs, lifestyle factors will also be taken into consideration.

Among the options for patients interested in orthodontics at our Weybridgedental centre are:

Tooth-coloured braces

Tooth-coloured braces may be primarily cosmetic, or may be used for more extensive correction. They comprise tooth-coloured wires and clear brackets.

Clear aligners

Aligners such as Invisalign aren’t just next-to invisible, they are also removable, which means you can take them out to eat, drink, and clean – making maintaining dental hygiene during treatment easy, with no special cleaning techniques required.

Lingual braces

Fitted to the rear surfaces of your teeth, nobody will notice these braces in daily life.

Orthodontics isn’t just for teenagers. At Surrey Braces dental practice, Weybridge, our skilled orthodontic team offer a number of treatments designed to help adult patients straighten their smile – and the good news is, many of these treatments are practically invisible. That means you can get the straighter teeth you’ve always dreamt of, without the mouth full of metal you’ve always feared.

What is discreet orthodontics?

Discreet orthodontics uses either clear or tooth-coloured appliance to guide your teeth into a new position. These may be fixed appliances – braces – or removable ones – aligners. When you come to our Weybridgedental practice for a consultation your orthodontist will discuss the pros and cons of all relevant treatments with you, so that you can make an educated choice about your treatment.

We also offer treatment with Incognito lingual braces at our Weybridgedental clinic. These are traditional metal braces with one big difference – they are attached to the rear or lingual surfaces of the teeth, making them unnoticeable in daily life. Lingual braces can correct a huge number of orthodontic problems.

Clear aligners

One of the most popular discreet orthodontics treatments at our Weybridge clinic is the Invisalign system of clear aligners. These clear plastic appliances are practically invisible, and most people won’t even know that you are having treatment.

You will be provided with a series of aligners that fit comfortably over your teeth. They guide them into a new position, and you change your aligner fortnightly as your teeth move.

Tooth-coloured braces

We offer a number of tooth-coloured braces at our Weybridgedental practice, including Damon and Clarity. These braces have been designed to blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth, using clear and tooth-coloured components for a high degree of discretion.

Many of these braces also have considerably shortened treatment times when compared with traditional orthodontics.

A lot of people mistakenly believe orthodontics is just for children and teenagers. At our Weybridgedental practice, we are keen to stress the benefits of orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages – as well as to point out that orthodontics no longer has to equal obvious metal braces.

Increasing numbers of adults are turning to discreet orthodontics to straighten their teeth. Straightening your teeth has numerous health benefits, not least the boost improving your smile can have on your self-esteem and your interactions with others.

Straighter teeth are healthier teeth, because they are easier to keep clean. There is less chance of food particles getting trapped in gaps between the teeth, reducing the chances of plaque build-up, gum disease, tooth decay, and even tooth loss. You will still need to brush and floss regularly and effectively, of course, and visit your dentist and hygienist every six months, but straightening your teeth can have a hugely positive impact on your dental health.

Ensuring that your bite is properly aligned also reduces strain on your teeth by ensuring the forces generated when you bite and chew your food are more evenly distributed.

At our Weybridgedental practice we understand that most adults will not want to wear obvious metal braces for long periods of time. These remain effective, and popular with teenagers who enjoy the ability to customise their braces, for example with the colours of their favourite football team, but they can be incompatible with a busy adult lifestyle.

Discreet orthodontics involves the use of tooth-coloured and clear devices to straighten your teeth in a subtler way. These may be fixed appliances (braces) or removable appliances (aligners). Each have their benefits, and the most suitable option will be discussed during your initial consultation at our Weybridge clinic. We also offer treatment with lingual braces, which are fitted to the back sides of the teeth.

Orthodontics is now seen as standard for children and teenagers, but many adults would also like to have straighter teeth. At Surrey Braces in Weybridge, we understand the desire for teeth straightening sometimes conflicts with no desire to wear obvious metal braces. That’s why we are pleased to offer a number of subtler ways to improve the alignment of your teeth.

Whether you missed out on treatment as a child, or have experience of orthodontics only to find your teeth have moved back to their original position, the skilled team at our Weybridge dental clinic can help.

Discreet orthodontics uses either braces or clear aligners to gently move your teeth into a better position. The best option for your treatment will depend on the amount and type of correction that is required, as well as on your lifestyle and personal preferences. This will all be discussed at your initial consultation, so you can make an educated choice about treatment.

You may be referred to our Weybridge orthodontics clinic by your dentist, or may refer yourself. However you come to us, your first step will be to have a detailed consultation with an orthodontist, who will carefully examine your teeth, gums, and surrounding structures before talking you through all appropriate treatment options.

What’s on offer?

Treatment options at our Weybridge clinic include:

Tooth-coloured braces

These braces comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires for a high degree of discretion. Depending on your needs, you may be prescribed cosmetic braces that focus on your front teeth, or standard braces that work on all your teeth.

Clear aligners

Clear aligners fit over your teeth and have the added benefit of being removable, which means they help you maintain good dental hygiene during treatment.

Lingual braces

Attached to the rear of your teeth, these braces can treat even complex cases.

Discreet orthodontics involves the use of clear or tooth-coloured appliances to move your teeth into a better position without treatment being immediately obvious. At Surrey Braces in Weybridge our skilled orthodontists offer both fixed and removable discreet appliances designed to move improve the position of your teeth subtly and with minimal impact on your lifestyle.

Who is orthodontics for?

Orthodontics is now seen as standard for children and teenagers, but at our Weybridge dental practice we have seen an increasing number of adult patients who would like to straighten their teeth, without wearing traditional braces.

At Surrey Braces in Weybridge, we believe that orthodontic treatment is for anyone who wants it. Whether you are referred to us by your dentist or come to us on your own volition, if you would like to straighten your teeth or improve your bite (the way that your jaws meet together) we invite you to join us for a consultation.

What happens at my orthodontics consultation?

Your orthodontist will take a detailed medical and dental history, and will listen to your concerns before undertaking a thorough clinical examination of your teeth, gums, and bite. They will then discuss the pros and cons of all appropriate treatment options, so that you can make an educated choice about the best way forward.

What are my options?

Modern orthodontics means more than just metal braces. Depending on your clinical need and your personal preference, your orthodontist may recommend a fixed appliance (braces) or a removable one (aligners). Both options have many advantages and we are confident that we can find the best treatment for you, no matter what your needs.

Braces

We offer a number of fixed appliances at our Weybridge dental centre. These may be tooth-coloured or lingual – attached to the rear surfaces of your teeth.

Aligners

Clear aligners that fit over your teeth have the additional advantage of being removable, for minimal impact on your lifestyle.