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Sneak your way to straighter teeth

When you book in for a new haircut or beauty treatment, it can be nice to save the big reveal for friends and family and show off the results of your latest indulgence. But when it comes to straighter teeth most of us don’t want to draw attention to the fact that we’re getting braces, even if only because it highlights our less than perfect teeth. Thankfully, you can stealthily straighten your teeth with Invisalign in Clapham, available right now at our friendly practice, Clapham South Dental Centre.

Invisible alignment: how is that possible?

If we told you that we would fix metal brackets onto your teeth and then pull them into alignment with wires, you would probably be quite easily convinced that it would work. But with Invisalign in Clapham there are no brackets or wires, just a series of plastic moulds shaped to the contours of your teeth, called aligners. That really is all it takes to straighten out mild to moderate misalignments.

It works because these aligners are precisely designed with grooves and bumps along their inner surfaces that gently nudge your teeth into position. This level of precision in their design is down to the innovation of 3D printing. So that’s the alignment part.

Now the invisible part. This is down to the aligners being clear, so once they’re on they seem to disappear against the teeth.

Invisalign in Clapham: the treatment process

When you come in to see our Invisalign dentist, we’ll thoroughly check your teeth and surrounding tissues to ensure that we can correct your misalignment with Invisalign. We may take some x-rays too. Then we’ll set about designing your series of aligners based on impressions of your teeth. When your aligners are ready, we’ll show you how to put them on and take them off with ease. That’s one of the best things about Invisalign, it’s removable. So you can pop them off and enjoy your mealtimes and clean your teeth just like you always have.

During your treatment, you’ll pop in to see us so we can check that all is going to plan. Then in 12-18 months, you’ll be done and ready to show off your newly straightened teeth.

Introducing Botox in Clapham

We have some exciting news for you, here in Clapham, Botox has arrived. Yes, wrinkles are inevitable, and living in London surely only speeds up the appearance of fine lines, or perhaps that’s deep crow’s feet? Sure enough, from one day to the next, wrinkles seem to appear. When you have wrinkles it can feel as if you are wearing a ‘best before’ stamp across our faces. Before you know it, you are covered with the things, and once you have noticed them, they will begin to irritate you. Thank goodness for Botox. With Botox, modern technology is on our side when it comes to dealing with wrinkles. Here at the Clapham South Dental Centre in Clapham, Botox has arrived, and it can help you feel younger again.

Taking the plunge

Botox isn’t something to administer willy-nilly. Anyone who is thinking about going ahead with Botox injections should consult a trained practitioner, like ours in Clapham. Botox, when used properly can do wonders in brightening your face and reducing wrinkles. The injections themselves are administered with very fine needles to reduce the likelihood of bruising. They are a little painful, but nothing to be worried about. When you visit us for Botox, we will talk to you, listen to the concerns you have about your wrinkles, and see where you would like to have improvement. We will provide you with a personalised treatment plan that will target the problem areas.

Treatment

For those of you who are ready to go ahead with Botox, it’s good to know that our products are of high quality, tried and tested. We always make a plan for you that will achieve natural-looking improvements. Once you have your Botox injections you will need to wait 2-4 days before you begin to see the effects. Around 7-10 days after treatment, the full effect can be seen. Botox lasts for around 3-4 months after the initial injections, after this you can get top-up injections.

Other reasons to get Botox

Botox in Clapham also has some other uses:

Botox can:

Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
Help to improve facial symmetry
Reduce excessive sweating
Help to reduce chronic headaches and migraines.

Clear the way for straighter teeth in Clapham

Are crooked teeth getting in the way of you having a good time? Maybe you’re shying away from the camera. Or fretting over what to order on the menu that won’t leave you with bits stuck in all those awkward places between your teeth. It’s time you stopped letting those teeth of yours ruin a perfectly good night out. It’s time to get clear braces in Clapham.

At Clapham South Dental Centre we want to make sure that when you smile, you do so with confidence. We understand how wonky teeth can make that a tall order. That’s why we provide a range of clear braces in Clapham to suit whatever your dental needs are. Mild to moderately misaligned teeth can be resolved at any age and with clear braces they can be resolved discreetly.

What are clear braces in Clapham?

Clear braces come in a variety of different forms: some are fixed and some are removable. All of them have discretion built into their design. With fixed clear braces, this often means clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires. With removable clear braces, this can mean no metal at all but clear plastic aligners.

Why get clear braces?

The cosmetic advantages of clear braces in Clapham are, for want of a better word, clear. But there are dental health benefits to be gained as well. Straighter teeth are easier to clean, as there are fewer places for food debris to get lodged and provide a feast for harmful bacteria. This means lower chances of tooth decay and gum disease. So not only do you get a better-looking smile, you also get a healthier one. That means less time spent at the dentist and more time spent out and about with your new smile on display.

Which clear braces should you choose?

This depends on the misalignment of your teeth and what your expectation and priorities are for teeth straightening. Do you just want to straighten out your front teeth, the ones that are most on view when you smile? Or do you want a more holistic treatment? Is speed your top priority, or discretion?

Have a think about these questions and then book a consultation with one of our dentists.

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