| West London Centre of Orthodontics | |
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Will I be able to get my orthodontic braces applied to my teeth on my lunch hour?
Yes absolutely! Having orthodontic braces fitted is quite a straightforward procedure. Your teeth are first polished, then a clear varnish applied onto the teeth. The fixed brace attachments called brackets are then placed onto the tooth surface. Finally a thin flexible wire is inserted onto the brackets. Following the actual brace fitting procedure, we discuss in detail all your after-care instructions to enable you to look after your fixed braces and ensure your orthodontic treatment is successful. We have short video clips on the website showing braces being fitted. The brace fitting often takes 30-40 minutes and there are no reasons why you cannot go back to work after the fixed braces have been fitted. We would probably advise you may want to quickly have your lunch first, then attend the orthodontic appointment to have your fixed braces fitted!
Will my teeth shift back to their original position after orthodontics treatment?
The most important stage of orthodontic treatment is wearing the retainers, often called the retention stage of orthodontic treatment. After your teeth have been straightened by removable or fixed braces, it takes time for the teeth to ‘settle-in’ into their new positions. The retention stage allows this settling. There are two types of retainers, fixed retainers consist of a very fine wire which is attached to the inner surfaces of the front teeth to prevent any movement of the front teeth. Removable retainers are often worn full-time for around the first six months followed by night-time wear. From current research, we now recommend long-term wear of retainers to maintain your beautiful perfect smile.
I love your Invisalign® braces. I am interested in pursuing this option for braces. I am 37 years old and a professional man in the clothing business. Do these braces affect speech at all? If I have to remove them during the day, say when holding a meeting, does that slow down the speed at which the teeth are straightened?
I had braces as a child and now my teeth are coming out of alignment. On the bottom teeth, it looks like just one tooth is pushing inward and that upsets that whole row of teeth. Could removable braces be used to push that single tooth back into place?
I would like to get the Damon self-ligating braces for my son. The quicker alignment of the teeth and having to make fewer office visits is what appeals to me. Is this kind of brace suitable for children?
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