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Patients Near To Hanwell Can Feel Like A Gold Medallist With Straighter, Winning Teeth

September 9th, 2012

If you’ve been inspired by recent sporting successes, now could be the perfect time to tackle new tasks and set new goals. For many people, their smile is amongst their most important feature, so why not take the plunge and have treatment to give you a smile worthy of a gold medal?

Orthodontic Problems

Orthodontic problems are very common and few people have perfectly straight teeth. If you have crooked, twisted or crowded teeth, your teeth overlap each other, or there are gaps in your smile, orthodontic treatment could be the perfect solution.

Orthodontic treatments are designed to straighten the teeth. Depending on your orthodontic prescription, this may involve closing gaps, moving teeth or simple minor adjustments to the alignment of the teeth. The most common form of treatment is braces, but don’t let this put you off—braces have come a very long way in recent times. If you still have images of the dreaded metal train-tracks, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that there is now a host of alternative options available, including removable appliances and invisible braces.

Choices of braces

Patients have never had so much choice in their choice of braces. Nowadays, there are all kinds of orthodontic appliances on offer, including invisible braces, lingual braces which are attached to the back of the teeth and fast-acting braces. At Sparkle Dental Boutique near to Hanwell we offer some of the most innovative treatments on the market, including 6 Month Smiles, lingual braces and Invisalign, so you can look forward to showing off a winning smile.

 

 

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Brace yourself for a better smile

February 7th, 2011

Orthodontics isn’t just for teenagers any more – and they’re far more discreet than the train tracks of old!

When most of us think of orthodontics and braces – the range of devices used to fix crooked smiles or close gaps between teeth – we probably picture our teenage selves with a mouth full of metal, feeling miserable and uncomfortable. But modern innovations mean that not only are orthodontic treatments less painful and more effective, but some of the most popular styles are even invisible.

Whether they’re hidden behind the teeth or coloured to match the teeth, new types of braces like Invisalign may be a bit more expensive but the extra cash is worthwhile for the patient to feel better while undergoing treatment. After all, it can be difficult to persuade teens to do anything they don’t want to do, and most are so self conscious that just the idea of braces is terrifying. Show them the new models available at your dentist and you might just get them interested.

After all, a corrected smile is not just about cosmetic improvement. Crooked teeth or gaps, if left untreated, can cause problems with speech or eating as the situation deteriorates. In fact, more and more adults are starting to ask about braces; perhaps they too were frightened to have the treatment when they were young or they have now saved enough cash to have the new, innovative braces available at the surgery. Either way, it’s never too late to have corrective treatment on your teeth, especially if the crooked smile or gaps are causing you discomfort or even putting your oral health at risk.

The developments in orthodontics in recent years have been amazing. Not only are new braces less obtrusive, but they also work faster and more efficiently. Many styles are also removable, so you can pop them out while eating or if you have a big party to attend. Make sure you follow the instructions though, or all that hard work in the dentist’s chair will be for nothing.

Sparkle Dental are here to add a little ‘sparkle’ to your smile

Consult with a dentist in Hanwell to see if you need braces and if they might work for your particular problems.

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NOW You Can Have the Smile You Have Always Wanted

January 11th, 2010

NOW stands for National Orthodontic Week and the first NOW will be celebrated during the week of 22 – 28 March 2010. Orthodontics is a special kind of dentistry concerned with the growth of the teeth, jaws and face.

Nearly one million people of all ages started having orthodontic treatment last year in the UK. Orthodontic treatment is about making the best of your teeth; it’s about improving the harmony of your mouth and jaws. Once you can bite together correctly, you can eat more comfortably and care for your teeth and gums more easily. Orthodontics is all about creating a natural, healthy smile.

Braces work to create a stunning smile. They can improve dental health and function. Overcrowded or crooked teeth are harder to brush and floss, and improper cleaning can lead to tooth decay and gum problems. Orthodontic treatment can also correct bite problems. If left untreated, bite problems can cause teeth to wear down or cause difficulty in chewing.

During NOW, Sparkle Dental Boutique, Ealing will be will be organising a series of events and special offers to celebrate orthodontics, so do check back on our website at www.sparkledental.co.uk for more details.

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Short Term Orthodontics

December 22nd, 2009

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When a patient asks about options for improving their overall smile, particularly when their teeth are crooked, they have two options: the option of porcelain veneers or the option of orthodontics (braces). 

Sunita Verma, Principal of Sparkle Dental Boutique, Hounslow says, “Sometimes patients are reluctant to have orthodontic treatment assuming that they are too old for braces, or that orthodontics are only for children or that they will have to wear braces for a number of years. This is simply not true!” 

“We offer a new procedure offered at Sparkle Dental Boutique called short term orthodontics (STO). With STO, we can give our patients the smiles that they desire through simple orthodontic tooth movement. The simple treatment philosophy is that if teeth are in the wrong position, move them!”

Many types of tooth movement can be easily and safely accomplished in about six months, using orthodontic brackets and wires.

STO overcomes the two main obstacles that prevent adults from accepting orthodontic treatment, that is treatment time (within the range of 4-9 months) and the appearance of the brackets and wires. STO also allow quick and more predictable tooth movements.

Sunita says, “The case shown above was treated within 5 months using a functional brace and clear braces. Once we had corrected the tooth position, we then whitened the teeth and finally conservatively treated the tooth using a technique called cosmetic bonding, to give a very aesthetically pleasing result.”

Source: Short Term Orthodontics: The Cosmetic Dilemma, Dr R Swain Dentistry 10 December 2009

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Invisalign Teen Now in Hounslow

October 26th, 2009

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Your phone is wireless. Your computer too. So why aren’t your braces?

Many teens as they grow are conscious about not only looking good but also feeling good too. Invisalign Teen™ is the ideal solution offering a clear alternative to conventional braces. It’s clear, comfortable and best of all its invisible, so no one will know you have them on!

Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign Teen™ allows you to remove the aligners which means you can continue to enjoy your normal life. You can continue regular daily activities whether that’s playing sport, musical instruments or even eating and drinking while still being able to brush and floss with ease. Invisalign Teen™ is particularly suited for continued brushing and flossing and is gentle on your teeth and mouth.

How does it work?

At your appointment at Sparkle Dental Boutique, Hounslow we take photographs, digital x-rays and impressions of your teeth and make a treatment plan.

The records that have been taken are sent to Align Technology where they are turned into a 3d digital representation of your teeth. This allows us to show you your projected end results before starting treatment! A series of aligners will then be custom manufactured for you. The aligners fit around your teeth only and will be changed every two weeks for a new one. Each aligner is slightly different from the previous one moving your teeth gently into the desired position and giving you a smile to be proud of.

The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and on average takes between 9-18 months.

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Wolverine

April 29th, 2009

 

The new instalment in the X-men series, Wolverine is out this week!

Wolverine and his arch enemy Sabretooth both live a mutant life. With mutant powers, one of which slows their aging, they appear a lot younger than they are. Although, we may not be blessed with such mutant powers, the power of a healthy, beautiful smile can give you the confidence of any superhero!

Sunita Verma, Principal at Sparkle Dental Boutique, Hanwell says `We often see patients here who have wolverine like fang teeth. The great news is that with the new technologies and techniques that are available today, we can  correct the appearance of fang like teeth using orthodontics/braces or cosmetic dentistry or a combination of both.

Orthodontics involves the use of fixed or a removable braces to bring the teeth into the correct alignment.

For those considering a cosmetic solution, fang like teeth can be straightened by using porcelain veneers. This procedure is often called `instant orthodontics’ as the teeth are corrected within two or three visits over a few weeks.”

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Straighten Your Teeth in a Few Weeks

July 21st, 2008

The dream of healthy teeth and a perfect smile is becoming a reality to more and more people every day.  As time goes by, your teeth tend to shift, sometimes causing your front top and bottom teeth to become crooked, overlapping or rotated.

The Inman Aligner `squeezes’ teeth into alignment

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At Sparkle Dental Boutique, Acton we can now straighten your upper and lower front teeth in a matter of weeks! As certified Inman Aligner dentists (see www.inmanaligner.com), we can now improve your dental health and give your self esteem a boost through Inman Aligners.

Dr Sunita Verma, Principal says “The Inman Aligner is a versatile removable appliance that works by applying gentle pressure to the teeth that need to be moved to an ideal position. This gentle process is provided by the spring action of the appliance which `squeeze’ the teeth together, pushing and pulling them into alignment. Once your teeth are corrected, the aligner works like a retainer and holds them in place.” Advantages over other orthodontic systems:

  • Allows you to achieve great results using just one appliance.
  • Can give you a wonderful smile with less hassle and expense in a shorter period of time.
  • Can be removed and inserted as easily as a retainer.
  • Its very thin (0.3mm) and invisible.

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