New cosmetic dentistry techniques are being introduced all the time to straighten and whiten teeth. Some of the most recent techniques which have become popular include the Inman Aligner, Damon Braces and lingual braces. Let's have a look at exactly what these corrective measures involve.
The Inman Aligner
The Inman Aligner is a removable brace which is perfectly suited to realign protruding or uneven front teeth. The treatment can be used alone without the need for any other type of cosmetic dentistry technique. The process has greatly reduced the amount of time needed to straighten teeth, down to anything from 6-18 weeks.
The Inman Aligner uses coiled springs to apply an opposing pressure to the problematic teeth, which works to guide them into their new position. The Aligner should be worn for 16-20 hours every day so it can be taken out to suit an individual's lifestyle. The retainer is then checked every two to three weeks to ensure progress is as it should be. If not then tweaks can be made to the springs until the desired effect is reached.
Damon Braces
Damon Braces offer a faster working and more discreet alternative to traditional braces. The traditional elastic or metal tightening method used in braces of old is replaced by a simple slide mechanism, which can be adjusted far more easily without the requirement of lengthy trips to the dentist. This ensures a more discreet look to the braces, making them practically invisible to the naked eye. The whole process can reduce the duration of traditional treatments by anywhere between 4-6 months.
Lingual Braces
As opposed to traditional braces, lingual braces sit on the back of the teeth, ensuring that from the front the brace is completely invisible. Lingual braces work to straighten teeth in a similar way to traditional braces, and as such treatment times are often very similar. Lingual braces are popular amongst teenagers and professionals who would not feel comfortable wearing a traditional brace in school or in the workplace. They are also recommended by cosmetic dentistry professionals for those involved in contact sports or musicians who play woodwind instruments.
With new, unobtrusive techniques being introduced all the time, the traditional metal and elastic brace of yesteryear which struck horror into the hearts of children and adults alike is well on its way to being consigned to the annuls of history. If you lack confidence in your smile then there is no reason not to act now; within just a few months you will have a smile you can be proud of!
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