Orthodontics made easy

There are traditional fixed braces, lingual braces, removable braces, clear braces, aligners, and the list goes on. Then there are the different brands: Incognito, Gemini, Damon, Clarity, Six Month Smiles and Invisalign. To say that patients today have a wealth of options is an understatement, but there is such a thing as too many options. In fact it’s called ‘overchoice’, a term coined by American businessman Alvin Toffler. When faced with too many choices, our brains simply can’t handle it and we struggle to pick one. When it comes to orthodontics in Weybridge, help is at hand at Weybridge Orthodontics.

Orthodontics in WeybridgeWe make it our business to know the ins and outs of how best to straighten crooked, crowded or gappy teeth, as well as correct overbites, underbites and cross bites.

The numbers speak for themselves

Weybridge Orthodontics is home to no less than five orthodontists, so we really do have every angle covered when it comes to orthodontics in Weybridge. A second opinion is just in the next room, as is the third, fourth and fifth. All of our combined expertise is at your disposable and that comes to a staggering 100 years. Together we have collectively treated over 21,000 patients in Surrey, both children and adults alike.

Fixed in place

Fixed braces have undergone several transformations through the years, significantly improving their appearance, efficiency and comfort.

Six Month Smiles focuses on the front teeth alone and uses clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires.

Damon braces negate the need for elastic bands and employ a sliding mechanism to adjust the braces as the teeth shift.

Incognito braces are attached to the backs of the teeth for the ultimate in discretion.

Removable options

Invisalign for adults can resolve mild to moderate misalignments and uses a series of clear aligners that are similar in look to mouth guards but much thinner.

For children, where one or several teeth need to be tipped back into place, there are upper removable appliances (URAs), which comprise an acrylic base plate with metal fixtures.

There really is a whole world of orthodontics in Weybridge. Let us help you navigate through it by booking a consultation today.

When are braces not really braces?

The answer is when they are Invisalign. This word mash-up of invisible and alignment does exactly what it suggests. Invisalign aligns your teeth almost invisibly thanks to its innovative design. If this sounds like the solution you’ve been waiting for, then drop by to see us at Weybridge Orthodontics. We are accredited Invisalign providers and can help you achieve a more confident smile by correcting mild to moderate misalignments without anyone, except you and your dentist, knowing about it.

Invisalign in WeybridgeA technological revolution

Invisalign in Weybridge wouldn’t have been possible without the invention of 3D printing. Unlike fixed metal braces, you won’t see any metal brackets and wires in sight with Invisalign. Instead you’ll get a series of 3D printed, clear plastic aligners, each of which has been custom-made to fit over your teeth. Carefully crafted grooves and bumps along the inner surfaces of your aligners are what do the job of nudging your teeth into place. Once you’re done with your first set of aligners, usually in about 7-10 days, you’ll move onto the next set, with each new set of aligners bringing you that much closer to your brand new smile.

Adjusting to life with Invisalign

Fixed braces can take quite a bit of adjusting to, what with all the wires and brackets trapping the remnants of your meals and making dental hygiene a headache every morning and night. Invisalign in Weybridge meanwhile is a relatively easy treatment to adapt to. However there are a couple of things you need to stay on top of:

  • Always remember to take your aligners out whenever you eat or drink, unless it’s water you’re having, in which case you can keep them in. This is so you don’t stain your aligners and lose the ‘invisible’ aspect of your treatment
  • Don’t forget to clean your aligners. It’s fairly simple, all you need to do is use a soft toothbrush to brush them clean using lukewarm water. Do this twice a day
  • Keep your aligners in for at least 20-22 hours a day. This ensures that your treatment will run to schedule.

Follow these simple rules and you’ll get to enjoy the results of Invisalign in Weybridge in 12-18 months.

Improve your dental alignment

The positioning of your teeth has an impact on your oral health as well as your aesthetic appeal. With straighter teeth, you’ll have a smile that looks more pleasant, and teeth that are easier to keep clean. Once your teeth are straightened, there are fewer nooks and crannies between your teeth where bacteria can hide from the toothbrush.

Orthodontics WeybridgeAt Weybridge Orthodontics we provide a variety of contemporary tooth-straightening treatments for anyone who’s curious about orthodontics in Weybridge. Whether you want to make a small adjustment to a few teeth, or a more comprehensive one, we can offer you an efficient and discreet solution.

The experience of orthodontics in Weybridge

Comfort is high on the list of features of modern aligners and braces. They’re designed to suit your condition and made of low-visibility materials. We’ll discuss the various types of orthodontics in Weybridge with you when you come in for a consultation. We can then examine your teeth, take some careful measurements, and offer you the most convenient way to carry out the transformation you want.

Six Month Smiles aims to fix your most visible teeth. It makes relatively small but effective adjustments by applying gentle pressure. It often brings results in a shorter time than other sorts of orthodontics in Weybridge, hence its name.

Invisalign might be the best thing for you if your repositioning needs are mild to moderate. This innovative solution requires you to wear a series of transparent plastic aligners. You’ll wear a pair of these almost-invisible appliances over your teeth for 7-10 days, before moving on to the next pair in the series. Each aligner differs very, gradually pressuring your teeth to move into better orientations as treatment progresses.

Traditional braces

Orthodontics in Weybridge also involves traditional braces that use wires and brackets attached to your dental surfaces. These can be made of materials that mimic the colour of your teeth and thus remain hidden. Alternatively, in the treatment known as Incognito, the braces can be affixed to the reverse sides of your teeth.

Having orthodontics in Weybridge will enhance the alignment of your teeth, improving your overall dental experience.

What is the key to a straighter smile?

In Weybridge, orthodontics is the dental treatment designed to improve the appearance and alignment of teeth. How this is achieved is usually through the use of braces or aligners. Dentists are required to go through extra years of study to focus solely on orthodontics and the satisfying results it produces.

Orthodontics WeybridgeAt Weybridge Orthodontics, we have a team of experienced orthodontists who are dedicated to this field and who are happy to discuss the range of orthodontic treatments appropriate to your needs. With our understanding and know-how, you can be assured that you will come out smiling a new smile.

What orthodontic treatments are available?

In Weybridge, orthodontics comes in many forms. With advances in technology and revolutionary new designs, the majority of orthodontic treatments are discreet or attract minimal attention, there are even some that are completely hidden from sight.  New designs also mean that some forms of braces reposition the teeth much faster than those of the past. Of course, the treatments available and the time frame in which they work are highly dependent upon each individual case.

Here are some examples of the orthodontic options we have to offer.

Clarity braces

Beautifully designed for aesthetics. With the use of clear ceramic brackets and a delicate wire, they are subtle yet effective.

Gemini braces

These are for the young at heart. Metal braces with the use of brightly coloured elastics to make them bold and exciting.

Incognito braces

These are also metal braces, but fixed behind your teeth, so completely hidden from view.

Invisalign

These are a set of translucent aligners that can be removed for eating and brushing. They are clear, so unnoticeable to the untrained eye.

Orthodontics even extend to the protection of teeth. Custom-made mouthguards are essential during certain sports and need to fit perfectly to ensure the highest protection.

In Weybridge, orthodontic treatments are diverse, and can even fix that one tooth that is tipping ever so slightly in the wrong direction but irritates you every time you look in the mirror.  Whatever the major or minor concern is about your teeth, the chances are likely that there is an orthodontic option waiting to remedy your situation.

Preparing for a life-change

In Weybridge, Incognito is a step in the right direction if you want to change your life around. An invisible version of the traditional metal braces? What? You would think that if you had a mouth full of metal, everyone would know about it. Not with Incognito. Talk with confidence while your Incognito braces work ‘behind the scenes’ to create the smile you want.

Incognito in WeybridgeWhat is Incognito?

In Weybridge, Incognito braces are fixed behind your teeth and so remain completely hidden while you carry on with your day-to-day life. With the use of custom-made arch wires, brackets and bonding trays, Incognito braces achieve the results you desire without being cumbersome or obtrusive. If you want to go Incognito in Weybridge, Weybridge Orthodontics are the dentists to talk to.

is Incognito right for me?

We will require an initial consultation with you to assess whether Incognito braces are the correct option for your dental needs. With new technology, our dentists will be able to take some photos, impressions and a 3D scan. From this imagery, they will be able to provide you with a picture of your desired smile, as well as predict the length of time it will take to achieve this. All the measurements need to be accurate to create the brace unit that is unique to your teeth only and which will guide your teeth into their perfect position.

How long does it take for Incognito braces to work?

The time frame for wearing Incognito braces depends entirely upon each individual case and will only be known after the assessment of your teeth has been made.

What are the benefits of Incognito?

Aside from creating a lovely straighter smile, the other benefits of wearing Incognito in Weybridge is there is no need for removing them. Continue your oral hygiene routine as normal and there will be no cause for problems. When you initially have them attached they may feel a little odd but after a week or so, you won’t even know they are there.  And of course, the main benefit is how discreet they are. They can be your little secret, although sometimes a secret this good is a secret worth sharing.

Could orthodontics in Weybridge make all the difference in your life?

We all striving to be happy, healthy and secure. Most of the time, we drift along at a level that is a percentage of what we want. Having this gap between the life we have and the life we want is part of what motivates us as human beings. We like to strive for things. However, to keep things fun and interesting and to give us a bit of momentum, occasionally we need to cross things off our bucket list. Otherwise, the things we haven’t done start to become a burden.

Orthodontics in WeybridgeA lot of people have some sort of refinement to their look on their list. Nobody’s perfect after all and while we can all be content in who we are and what we have, we can also make refinements now and then.

Did you know that one of the refinements that you can make is crafting your smile? We sometimes think of our teeth as fixed and unchangeable. After all, they have to be pretty solid to do their job. At Weybridge Orthodontics, we know how to get those teeth to shift around into optimum positions for your look while still retaining their durability and functionality throughout treatment. Orthodontics in Weybridge can set off your look with the help of braces or other types of teeth straightening equipment.

The best way is to see what we can do about getting you one step closer to the life you want with orthodontics in Weybridge, all you need to do is book an appointment for a consultation. This doesn’t obligate you to go forward with any treatment, but it does give us the chance to talk to you about what we can achieve. It may be easier than you think to give your smile a boost. We have an extensive range of teeth-straightening brands that we work with on a regular basis. Some of these are super-discreet, while others can give you a great look in a really short space of time. Many of our options do not even require you to have fixed braces put in place. You don’t know what’s possible until you try, so get in touch soon to see what Weybridge Orthodontics can do for you.

Healthy smiles

If the poor alignment of your teeth is getting you down, but you don’t want to spend ages wearing highly visible braces, you might want to consider Invisalign in Weybridge. At Weybridge Orthodontics, we’ve provided Invisalign for many years. We’ve seen how it can transform your dental alignment without causing social discomfort. It uses transparent plastic to stay hidden, and meticulous design to provide great results.

Invisalign in WeybridgeMethodical treatment

Invisalign in Weybridge is effective for a variety of realignment needs. At your initial consultation, we’ll have a look at your teeth and determine whether it’s an appropriate solution for you. Then we’ll use 3D imaging software to capture some detailed measurements of your mouth.

Based on these measurements, a dental laboratory will produce for you a series of aligners, made of transparent plastic. You’ll wear the first pair of these aligners for 7-10 days, then the next pair in the series for another 7-10 days, and so on until the end of the treatment. Each aligner’s shape is subtly different to the one that came before it, so the alignment of your teeth gradually changes.

Convenient and comfortable

Wearing Invisalign in Weybridge will straighten your teeth in a convenient and discreet fashion. The aligners are very transparent, so they don’t draw attention to themselves. Plus, they don’t need to be attached to your teeth. You can therefore take them out of your mouth at mealtimes, or when it’s time to take care of your oral hygiene.

Usually, our patients spend 12-18 months wearing Invisalign in Weybridge. This might be longer or shorter in your case, depending on how much adjustment we need to achieve. Once you’ve removed the final pair of aligners, you’ll need to use a retainer. You wear this while you sleep, and it ensures that your teeth stay firmly in their new positions.

The benefits brought to you by Invisalign in Weybridge will last for many years. You’ll enjoy improved dental comfort, better oral hygiene, and a more appealing smile. The risk of developing gum disease and tooth decay will be lower, because it’ll be easier to keep your teeth clean and fresh.

A well-hidden way to straighten your teeth

As a contemporary dental practice, Weybridge Orthodontics can straighten your teeth using comfortable appliances that do a great job of staying hidden. If you want to avoid drawing attention to your teeth-straightening treatment in Weybridge, Incognito is a good way to go.

Incognito in WeybridgeDiscreet realignment

Available in Weybridge, Incognito is a type of dental brace with an innovative feature: it’s attached to the backs of your teeth. This means that the wires and brackets that apply pressure to your teeth will be a low-key, hardly noticeable presence in your mouth. The potential social discomfort that often puts people off having their teeth straightened is thus minimised.

Incognito in Weybridge is effective for a variety of conditions. You might have a crowded smile, a misaligned bite, or teeth that are generally crooked. Book yourself in for a consultation and we’ll tell you how Incognito in Weybridge can make your teeth more appealing.

What does Incognito do?

When your treatment is over, everyone will notice how your smile has more cosmetic appeal. You’ll also probably enjoy a more comfortable experience of eating, and an increased level of oral hygiene. The reduction in awkward spaces between the teeth gives bacteria less of a chance to hide and build up to dangerous levels.

During your consultation, we’ll take some images of your teeth. When it’s clear that Incognito in Weybridge is suitable for your condition, we’ll attach the lightweight braces to the backs of your teeth. You might then spend the next 12 months wearing Incognito. If your teeth need more adjustment, this might be longer. Whatever the situation is, we’ll always tell you how long the process will last before it begins.

Gentle progress

The wires and brackets of Incognito in Weybridge are carefully set up so that your teeth will slowly move into straighter, healthier positions. Progress is steady, while the braces’ lack of visibility makes them a popular choice for people whose jobs bring them face-to-face with lots of people.

After the braces are removed, we’ll probably give you a retainer to wear in your mouth as you sleep. This secures the teeth in their improved positions.

The basics of orthodontics in Weybridge

To get what you want from your dental practice, you need to have enough information to know which treatment is right for you. If you have a gap in your teeth, for example, can you solve it with veneers or do you need orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontics in WeybridgeWeybridge Orthodontics is here to guide you through the different treatments that we offer. We can give you basic information on how your treatment will work and the benefits you will experience, or we can go into much more detail with you if you think that will help you make the best choice for you or a member of your family.

We can help you match your procedure to your budget and ensure that it fits in well with your lifestyle needs. Our team are well trained in many methods of smile improvement, so you can take advantage of our treatment range.

What are orthodontics in Weybridge for?

Orthodontics are used to align the teeth. People have misaligned teeth, gaps or an irregular bite for lots of reasons. Some of these are genetic while others might be due to habits or issues while the teeth were growing. Once most of the adult teeth are through, we can begin to address issues with the alignment of the teeth at Weybridge Orthodontics. You can also choose to work on the shape of your smile as an adult.

Sometimes, orthodontics in Weybridge are used for cosmetic reasons. In other cases, there may be a clinical reason for teeth straightening such as preventing damage to the teeth, or pain relief.

What types of straightening treatments are available?

There are so many different options available for straightening the teeth at Weybridge Orthodontics. This makes it even easier to work with the right treatment for you. These are just some of the dental brands that we work with to offer you the maximum amount of choice:

  • Clarity
  • Damon
  • Essix Retainer
  • Six Month Smiles
  • Gemini
  • Incognito
  • Invisalign.

When you have consultation for orthodontics in Weybridge with us, we assess your needs and let you know which of our equipment choices might be right for you. After that, it’s up to you which you want to work with.

Invisalign or Incognito?

If you are tired of having wonky teeth and are looking for a solution that won’t interfere with your appearance, here are a couple of options available to you in Weybridge. Invisalign and Incognito are modern types of brace systems that deal with straightening things up in a concealed way. Both are difficult to see once in your mouth. This is great news for anyone who has been holding back from getting their teeth straightened because they hate the idea of having glaringly obvious metal braces in their mouth.

Invisalign in WeybridgeSo what’s the difference between Invisalign and Incognito?

Incognito

Incognito braces are worn behind the teeth where they can’t be seen. These customised braces are made of metal and use wires, so they are similar to traditional metal braces. The difference being that they are hidden behind your teeth. They are fixed on, you can’t remove them.

Incognito pros

They are fixed in – no chance of delay to your treatment

  • Incognito works 24 hours a day
  • They are invisible
  • Incognito braces have only minor restrictions to food
  • Works for all alignment issues
  • No visible tooth damage post-treatment
  • Visible results can be achieved in a short time
  • Minimal discomfort and are able to eat and speak normally
  • Suitable for all ages.

Weybridge Invisalign braces are thin, clear plastic aligners that are worn over the teeth. They are also customised, but use no metal brackets or wires, these are totally different to traditional metal braces. They are more similar to the retainers people wear after they have had braces. Incognito braces are removable, take them out to eat, or when you clean your teeth.

Invisalign pros

They are removable – have a special event to go to? Leave them at home

  • You are in control of your treatment
  • They are invisible
  • No food restrictions
  • Works for many alignment issues
  • No tooth damage post-treatment
  • Results can be achieved in a short time
  • Minimal discomfort and are able to eat and speak normally
  • Suitable for all ages.

If you would like to improve your smile with invisible braces, Incognito or Invisalign in Weybridge could be for you.