It is widely known that you should be visiting your dental practice at least twice a year for a check-up, but there is much more to your teeth than just an examination to make sure they are strong and healthy. Your confidence can be impacted by how you feel about your teeth. If you have been feeling downcast about aspects of your smile, you will be pleased to know that we have a range of treatments at Harley Street Dental Clinic that will make you feel good about it again.
If there are things about your smile that you are unhappy with speak to your dentist in Harley Street. They will be able to explain the different treatments that we have available and how they could benefit you. It is easy to book a consultation appointment at our practice online through our website or over the phone.
Crooked teeth can easily be straightened
Crooked teeth can cause all sorts of problems, damaging your confidence and making you hate your smile being one of the main ones. When you see your dentist in Harley Street they will be able to inform you about all the different types of braces that we have to offer. Alongside making you feel unable to smile comfortably having crooked teeth can sometimes lead to oral hygiene problems, as plaque can build up in areas that are impossible to reach with a toothbrush due to the positioning of your teeth. Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean, which will help you avoid things such as tooth decay and gingivitis, both of which can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
People often worry about the obvious nature of braces and how much they will stand out once they are attached to your teeth. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we understand how important it is to feel confident throughout your treatment as well as after it. We have a range of treatments that are subtle in their approach to straightening your teeth and other people will barely be able to notice that you are undergoing treatment.
Lingual braces are attached to the inner surfaces of your teeth with metal brackets, but these are completely hidden from view and should only take a couple of days for your tongue to get used to. The brackets are connected by a thin metal wire which is gradually tightened to move your teeth into their new positions.
Invisalign is another popular form of teeth straightening treatment. It works differently to other appliances as the aligners you are required to wear are completely removable. You are given several sets of aligners that are clear and fit discreetly over the tops of your own teeth. Each set must be worn for around two weeks and you are expected to change these yourself at home.
Damaged teeth do not have to be an eyesore
When your teeth become damaged it can also damage the love you have for your smile. Things such as metallic fillings that have been used to repair teeth or chipped teeth themselves can cause people to feel insecure about the appearance of their smile. Luckily your dentist in Harley Street can help you transform your smile by using white fillings and porcelain veneers.
It is easy to upgrade your metallic fillings to white ones so they no longer stand out from the rest of your teeth. White fillings are made to blend in with your smile and are barely noticeable to others. Porcelain veneers are commonly used to hide any chips that you have in your teeth and work by attaching to the surfaces of you teeth. By altering the shape of your teeth they can make them appear much more even and whiter in some cases.