Join the 6 million smiles with Invisalign in Weybridge

Back in the 1990s, a student at Stanford University in the USA was lying on his bed, daydreaming about how much nicer it would’ve been to get his teeth straightened if he’d been able to do it with his mouth-guard style retainer rather than brackets and wires. He turned that dream into a reality, and now more than 6 million people have benefited from his daydream.

Invisalign in Weybridge In Weybridge, Invisalign clear aligners are available from Weybridge Orthodontics, where we use them to correct mild to moderate malocclusions. And with great success.

People love Invisalign in Weybridge because these smooth plastic aligners are comfortable to wear, almost impossible to see and allow you to keep on eating whatever you like.

You take out the ultra-thin, transparent aligners each time you eat or drink anything other than plain water and to brush your teeth.

How to get Invisalign in Weybridge

The first thing to do is come along for a consultation with Weybridge Orthodontics. We can do an assessment to find out if Invisalign is the right treatment for you. Invisalign does not work on every malocclusion situation. If your teeth are severely out of line, you may need to start off with another kind of braces and then move onto Invisalign part-way through the process.

We will take detailed measurements of your teeth using a handheld scanner that builds up a 3D image of your teeth on a nearby monitor as we scan. We use that to show you how your teeth will need to be moved and what your aligned smile will look like.

If Invisalign is right for you, you will receive a series of aligners. Each one has carefully placed pressure points inside it. They press on the teeth until the jawbone responds by dissolving and rebuilding itself to relieve the pressure. This takes 7-10 days. Then you put in the next aligner, and so on until you reach the last one and the treatment is done. You then need to wear a retainer while your teeth and bone settle down into their new arrangement.

Give us a call now and book an appointment.

Behind the scenes straightening with Incognito in Weybridge

People have been trying to straighten wonky teeth for centuries and in that time, braces have changed enormously. Today, we have ways to straighten teeth that allow you to keep your dental business to yourself.

Incognito in Weybridge You have probably heard about discreet braces and clear aligners. Aligners go over the teeth. Discreet braces are smaller than normal and go on the front of the teeth. They are great systems, but generally speaking, they can’t cope with complex or severe straightening issues.

For those, you still need to have metal bracket and wire braces because they are more able to deliver targeted, accurate results. What are you going to do if you have such misalignment issues and don’t want to wear clunky metal braces on the front of your teeth?

Well, don’t worry that you will have to wear metal braces that show. Here at Weybridge Orthodontics, we have a really great braces system that can help you. Incognito in Weybridge is a 100% customised braces system that can deal with even the most complex alignment problems.

Incognito in Weybridge is different because it has fully customised brackets, wires and bonding trays that are designed to fit each of your individual teeth. And the beauty of them is that they go on the tongue-side of your teeth, and so they are completely hidden from view.

Consultation

When you come to Weybridge Orthodontics for Incognito in Weybridge, we will take detailed measurements of the inside of your mouth using a scanner. This builds up a picture of your mouth that we can display on a nearby screen. From this, we can run a programme that allows you to see how Incognito will gently move your teeth into a lovely straight smile.

Treatment

Once we have fitted your Incognito braces, it will take a few days to get used to wearing them but you will soon adjust to eating and cleaning and speaking with them in place.

You will come back every few weeks to get them adjusted to keep up the alignment pressure. After the braces come off, you will need to wear a retainer to keep your smile in place while your teeth and bone settle into their new arrangement.

Welcome to the straightening HQ in Surrey!

If you have decided to come to Weybridge Orthodontics to get your teeth straightened, you may be wondering what to expect. Are we nice? Will we treat you gently and kindly, or will we be horrified at your wonky teeth? Will we try and sell you a device you don’t need so we can make lots of money out of you?

orthodontics-in-weybridge It can be daunting when you come to a new practice, especially if it’s for a treatment you have never had before, and most people only have orthodontics in Weybridge once in their lives.

It’s natural to worry about what having orthodontics in Weybridge will be like, but we want to reassure you that you are in good hands when you come to us to have your teeth straightened.

Experience

Between them, our dentists have treated more than 21,000 patients.Most of them are specialist qualified, which means they have undergone an extra 3 years of postgraduate training after becoming a general dentist.

Some also work as consultant orthodontists at prestigious hospitals, which requires another 2 years of intensive training.

Orthodontic therapists

We also have a team of orthodontic therapists, who are registered with the Royal College of Surgeons.

We care about your care

We put you first. We treat all our patients with the utmost care and respect and we are certainly never shocked by anyone’s teeth. We constantly get word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied patients, so we do all we can to continue to live up to their trust and that of new patients.

When you come to us, your treatment will be carefully planned by someone whose whole career and training has been focused on orthodontics in Weybridge. There’s nothing you can’t ask them, and we welcome all questions, even the ones that may seem a bit silly to you.

We only suggest the most appropriate treatments for you, in terms of suitability of device as well as your budget. And if you are paying for your treatment, we also offer 0% interest repayment plans.

Orthodontics in Weybridge is something you should only have to experience once in a lifetime. And we want it to be a memorable experience for all the right reasons.

Keeping your treatment under wraps

If you are like most Brits, you’re not so keen to have everyone know your private business. We don’t all like to go on about our ailments or have complete strangers ask questions about our dental treatment. If that sounds like you, you may have been avoiding treatment to get your teeth straightened because you didn’t want to be on the receiving end of everyone’s curiosity.

Well, you don’t have to be if you choose Invisalign in Weybridge from Weybridge Orthodontics.

Invisalign in Weybridge is great for mild to moderate alignment issues, which could well be you if you managed to get through childhood without your dentist insisting on braces on the NHS, which is only available for complex and severe misalignment issues.

Now you see them…

Invisalign uses clear plastic trays that go over the teeth. The plastic is so thin that once the aligners are over the teeth, they are very hard to see. This is a big selling point, especially if you need to look professional and grown-up for your job.

Eat what you like

The other big selling point with Invisalign in Weybridge is the fact that you take the aligners out when you want to eat or drink. There are no brackets and wires to get food stuck in so you can continue eating whatever you like. All you have to do is make sure you brush your teeth before you put the aligners back in, and that you wear them for at least 20 hours a day.

How Invisalign works

You get a series of aligners and wear them one after the other, each for about 7-10 days. During that time, carefully placed pressure points inside the aligners press on your teeth to get them to move. Depending on what your alignment issues are, it takes about a year to complete treatment.

Afterwards, you will need to wear a retainer for some time while your teeth settle into their new positions.

Want to find out more? Come in for an assessment with Weybridge Orthodontics. If Invisalign is not right for you, we can suggest another type of discreet treatment.

Orthodontics in Weybridge: straighter teeth

You know you aren’t happy with your smile, or maybe it’s your child’s smile that you have concerns about. When you have teeth that aren’t correctly lined up, how do you go about getting the right treatment? The best way is to go to a dental practice that has orthodontics in Weybridge as its main focus.

Here at Weybridge Orthodontics, we have treated more than 21,000 satisfied patients. We are a team of orthodontists. An orthodontist is someone who has completed 5 years of training to become a general dentist and then gone on to postgraduate training focusing on the alignment of the jaws and teeth. When you choose orthodontics in Weybridge at Weybridge Orthodontics, you can access the skills and knowledge of dentists who also work as consultants in prominent hospitals.

The first thing to do is book a consultation. When you are a new patient with us, we will need you to fill in some forms. Our friendly reception staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Getting started

Next, we will want to have a good chat with you, so that you can tell us all about how you would like your smile to look. Then we will make a thorough examination of your teeth, jaws and face and also take a look beneath your gums with x-rays and scans.

From this information, we can discuss the various treatment options with you, and one of our treatment co-ordinators can show you the devices that will be suitable for your individual case. When you are sure you have had all your questions answered, you will be able to make a choice as to which devices you would like to use.

We can also talk you through the various ways of paying that we have.

Sometimes, the dentist may need to go over your x-rays and scans for longer, and in that case, we will ask you to come back once we have drawn up your treatment plan.

Once everything has been discussed, you can take away all the information that we have talked through with you.

Do give us a call. We look forward to helping you get that wonderful smile.

Hidden solutions for complex straightening

You have probably heard about the braces revolution that has been going on in modern dentistry. It can seem that everyone is getting their teeth straightened now that cosmetic braces are so readily available. People are leaping at the chance to get their teeth straightened with discreet or invisible braces.

And that’s great if the dentist diagnoses you with mild to moderate alignment issues. But what if your malocclusions are more severe or complex than invisible braces can cope with?

Incognito in Weybridge Some dentists will suggest that you start off your treatment with metal braces on the fronts of your teeth and then move to invisible braces part way through. Not a bad idea, even if it is a bit of hassle. Or how about you just stick to one set of braces and have them hidden away from view throughout your treatment? How about Incognito in Weybridge from us at Weybridge Orthodontics?

What is Incognito in Weybridge?

Incognito in Weybridge uses the reliable and accurate technology of bracket and wire braces, but with a twist. The brackets go on the tongue side of the teeth instead of the outer surfaces. They are hidden away behind your teeth and covered by your tongue (on the lower jaw), so no one can see them.

Metal bracket and wire braces are far more able to deal with complex issues, firstly because they can produce more force and secondly because it is a pulling force that can be used on issues that pushing forces can’t, such as bringing down partially descended teeth.

Getting Incognito in Weybridge

We start off with a consultation and take detailed measurements of your teeth with a hand-held scanner. These measurements are sent off to Incognito, who custom-make brackets for each of your teeth. This takes a while to do, about 3 weeks.

Once the braces have been fitted, you will come back for adjustments every few weeks. The braces will take a little bit of getting used to, but soon you will be at ease with eating, speaking and cleaning your teeth.

Depending on your individual case, treatment can take up to 2-3 years.

Why not book a consultation to find out more?

More than a beautiful smile

Orthodontics are experiencing a surge in recent years, since many people want to improve their teeth and enhance their smile. Moreover, treatment with metal braces is not the only option anymore. Instead, dental technology has improved vastly and you can now choose from a wide range of treatments, some of which are very discreet. However, orthodontics is not only about aesthetics.

If you want to have your teeth straightened to improve your smile and your oral health, then Weybridge Orthodontics is the right place to go. While we appreciate that most people are interested in the aesthetic effects of orthodontics in Weybridge, we are also concerned about the health of your teeth and gums.

No more damaged teeth

Gappy, crowded and crooked teeth are dangerous for your oral health for many reasons. Misaligned teeth are prone to chipping and cracking as well as abnormal wear and tear.

Dental hygiene made easy

If you have crooked teeth, you are probably aware that you should visit the dentist more often for cleanings. Crooked teeth attract bacteria like a magnet due to the crevices they create in the mouth. Brushing and flossing them is not enough for removing food remains and bacteria and over time this lead to the build-up of plaque and tartar with negative consequences for your oral health (gum disease, tooth decay). If you want to protect your teeth from all these problems and simplify your oral hygiene routine, then you should invest in orthodontics in Weybridge.

Lower pressure on the jawbone

Misaligned teeth are not only risky for your oral health; they can also affect your jawbone because they cause unnecessary strain since your jawbone is adjusted to positions which are not normal. Over time, you may experience headaches and severe jaw pain.

Improve self-esteem

At the end of the day, we all want to feel good about our appearance and our smile is one of our most prized characteristics. Having misaligned teeth can be a huge blow to a person’s self-esteem and that’s another reason orthodontics in Weybridge are a great idea.

To learn more about the treatments we offer or to book an appointment, call us today.

The secret is in the name – Invisalign in Weybridge

Invisible alignment is written right into the brand when you work with Invisalign in Weybridge. Here we look at how it lives up to its name.

How does Invisalign in Weybridge do the job?

Invisalign in Weybridge We’re so used to the classic image of braces when it comes to teeth straightening that it can be hard to imagine how something else would do the same job. Surely it has to be a strong procedure with lots of metal and sturdy equipment – doesn’t it? It’s true that anything that we want to use to shift the teeth has to apply the required pressure. What’s not true is the idea that we need metal to achieve this.

Invisalign aligners are made from clear plastic which is is durable, thin and free from any nasties. They sit over the tops of your teeth. Once in position, the pressure required to move your teeth is applied by the inside of the aligner. It is shaped to apply gentle force in the right direction that it moves the teeth in the same way as traditional braces.

Are there any drawbacks?

Invisalign in Weybridge is an aesthetically low-impact method that straightens the teeth swiftly and comfortable. At Weybridge Orthodontics, we’ll always talk to you about the potential drawbacks of any method we recommend, as well as the bonuses.

There are some misalignments that cannot be taken care of using Invisalign. We can check your teeth to see if you can choose this method when you have a consultation with us.

Invisalign requires a bit of discipline to get the benefits of treatment. You are in control of your aligners at all times. It’s up to you to make sure that you wear each one for the required amount of time every day. This is upwards of 22 hours. You have to take your Invisalign out to eat, so this will take up most of the other two hours each day.

Finding out more

There is only so much we can tell you about this excellent straightening method in one article. In order to get more information, you need to visit us here at Weybridge Orthodontics. We can show you an Invisalign aligner and photographs of successful procedures.

Things to smile about with Incognito in Weybridge

If you know your teeth need a little realignment, you may think that the time for flashing your smile is after the procedure is complete. At Weybridge Orthodontics, we would like to prove this wrong by talking to you about one of our invisible braces options – Incognito in Weybridge. We think that a few of the qualities of this teeth-straightening method are enough to make you smile right from the start of your treatment.

Why are they called Incognito in Weybridge?

This is an excellent question to start with because it gets to the heart of what’s so special about this straightening method. ‘Incognito’ means having a concealed identity. This will be you when you are wearing these braces. You won’t look like someone who is having a long-term straightening procedure but that’s just because of the magic of Incognito. While they are working away at your new, straighter smile, it’s possible to keep them your little secret.

What’s the secret?

At Weybridge Orthodontics, we are happy to let you in on the secret behind Incognito in Weybridge. Unlike many other types of braces, Incognito is attached to the backs of your teeth. This means that the equipment cannot be seen while you are having your teeth straightened. If all that has been standing between you and the smile you want are concerns about the way your braces will look, this is the solution for you.

Ok – that’s great. What else?

When you are weighing up the different options in conjunction with your team at Weybridge Orthodontics, you need more than one big plus to make up your mind. A few of the other advantages of Incognito are:

Less chance of affecting the look of your smile after straightening – it’s possible to get white spots on the teeth when you have braces. If these appear on the backs of the teeth, they won’t affect your look;
No fuss once they are in place – you don’t have to worry about your braces on a daily basis. Once they are in place, just keep your teeth clean and keep up to date with your check-ups – we’ll do the rest.

Tips to enhance your Incognito experience

Your approach to any dental treatment can change your overall experience. Be prepared, positive and proactive when it comes to your care. This ensures you feel in control and helps to keep you focused on the goal during any challenging period. When you have a long-term dental treatment like teeth straightening with Weybridge Orthodontics, there are bound to be times when you feel like you need a boost. We offer up some of these tips and ideas to help you when that happens with Incognito in Weybridge.

Choosing the right braces

You have plenty of options when it comes to braces these days. If you are choosing Incognito in Weybridge, it means you want discreet, fixed braces that will not impact your look at all. If you had other priorities, you might choose a different method. Making the right choice leads to a sense of satisfaction with your equipment and makes for a smoother treatment.

Fitting

Some people find themselves a bit daunted by the thought of the fitting procedure that accompanies some teeth-straightening methods. Incognito are a little trickier to fit than most because the wires and brackets go on the back of the teeth. It’s important that you relax during treatment, take deep breaths and let your tongue sit loosely and naturally so the dentist can do the work. If you need it, you can always listen to music or an audiobook to distract you during the procedure. The whole process should take less than two hours to complete.

Care tips

Having Incognito in Weybridge on the backs of your teeth can create some awkward angles when it comes to achieving a thorough clean. To ensure that you still achieve an excellent standard of dental hygiene, you may need to add a few bits of extra equipment to your teeth-cleaning kit. Small, interdental brushes are good for getting in between the component parts of your braces. Dental floss is good for this as well. You may even wish to invest in a small dental mirror so that you can get a good look at your braces so you can check for any stray bits of food.

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