About the treatment
A confident smile can transform your life. At Tavistock Dental, our specialists in teeth straightening can provide quick and affordable braces and Invisalign treatments. We understand the desire for a straighter, more aesthetically pleasing smile and the impatience that often comes with it. That’s why we offer a variety of cosmetic brace systems and Invisalign treatments designed to deliver effective results quickly and affordably.
Our cosmetic braces and Invisalign treatments are designed with both speed and effectiveness in mind. We know how urgently our patients want their new smiles, and we offer treatments with short treatment times to meet those needs. Whether you’re looking for Invisalign aligners or other orthodontic solutions, Tavistock Dental is here to help you achieve the perfect smile quickly and affordably.
How long does it take for Invisalign® to work?
Your aligner will gently apply pressure to your teeth. You’ll barely feel this slight but precise force; however, it will gradually move your teeth into their preferred position.
The Initial Steps
At the start of the treatment process, we’ll take a series of digital images and impressions of your teeth. This information will let us plan the exact tooth movements needed to straighten your smile.
Regular Updates
We’ll give you a new aligner every few weeks during your treatment. Each aligner is slightly different from the last one—and each perfects your new smile a little more with subtle adjustments to your teeth.
Seeing Results
On average, patients can begin seeing results in the first weeks of their treatment. This initial progress is a sign that your treatment plan is effectively working towards achieving your desired smile.
The Journey to Completion
Eventually, over several months, your teeth will have noticeably shifted position. This transformation is achieved without fixed braces or appointments to adjust orthodontic apparatus. The entire Invisalign treatment typically takes between 12-18 months to complete from start to finish, ensuring a thorough and effective alignment.
This streamlined process not only enhances your smile but also fits seamlessly into your lifestyle, allowing you to witness continuous improvement without significant disruption.
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How often do I have to come in for an appointment and how often do I have to wear them?
You’ll give you a new aligner every few weeks during your treatment. Each aligner is slightly different from the last one—and each perfects your new smile a little more with subtle adjustments to your teeth. Typically, these aligners are worn for about two weeks before moving on to the next set in your personalised plan. This ensures a gradual and consistent movement towards achieving your ideal smile.
The number of aligners you’ll need is tailored specifically to your dental requirements. This customization means that the total duration of wearing Invisalign® aligners can vary significantly based on individual needs. By adjusting the aligners every few weeks, the process not only perfects your smile but does so in a manner that is uniquely suited to your dental structure and goals.
Fixed Braces
How Do Fixed Braces Work?
Fixed braces are an effective orthodontic solution designed to slowly move your teeth into the correct position by applying gentle pressure. Here’s how they work:
How Fixed Braces Work
Small brackets are bonded to your teeth and then connected with a wire. This wire creates tension, gradually aligning your teeth to their proper position. The process involves the following steps:
- Bonding Brackets: Small brackets are attached to each tooth.
- Connecting with Wires: A wire is threaded through the brackets.
- Applying Gentle Pressure: The wire applies gentle pressure, moving your teeth into alignment over time.
Regular Adjustments
Patients can expect to meet with our orthodontist every four to ten weeks. During these appointments, we will check your braces and make any necessary adjustments. Over this period, we will steadily and regularly tighten and change the wires to ensure that your teeth are moving in the right direction.
Additional Support
Our orthodontist might also prescribe springs or elastic bands if the straightening process needs extra help. These additional components can provide the necessary force to move teeth into their desired positions more effectively.
At Tavistock Dental, we are committed to providing you with the best care throughout your orthodontic journey. Our fixed braces are designed to deliver results, giving you the confident, beautiful smile you deserve.
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What our satisfied clients are saying about us!
Sarah Tweed I had SUCH a positive experience with Tavistock dental and can’t recommend them enough. As a very anxious patient due to past bad experiences, I was looking for a clinic that specialised in helping anxious people and that’s exactly what Tavistock do. From the receptionists (shout out to Rosa who took my initial call & Jo who was my contact for the actual appointments) who are trained to handle enquiries from nervous people, through to Dr Frances who is their nervous patient specialist - everyone was so kind and understanding. No one made me feel bad for how anxious I was. Everything was thoroughly explained. I had my treatment and am really happy with the results. Due to having such a good experience and it giving me more confidence, I’m going to stick with Tavistock and Dr Frances going forward. Thank you to everyone at Tavistock - this might finally be the clinic that cracks my long-standing fear!angela dong Very nice and professional!Estelle Zanga Joanna & Rosa are the best ! 😊😊 All the dentists are amazing ❤️❤️❤️ I was so nervous and they made me feel super comfortable!Yiran Wang Great service! Love it!parisa rajappan Fabulous dental practice! I called with tooth pain and was able to book an emergency appointment that morning. I've since had 2 wisdom teeth removed (within the space of a month) and the whole team was extremely kind and accommodating throughout. The receptionists, Rosa and Joanna, were so friendly and definitely helped calm nerves pre- and post-tooth removal. Dr Jack was very comforting when explaining the process and answering any questions I had, and made the whole procedure painless (and extremely swift). As someone with a terrible fear of needles and embarrassingly low pain tolerance, I can confidently say this place worked miracles! Thank you all :)Yijing Wang 上周四打电话约的周二下午五点 不用等很久 医生加班给我补的牙 技术很好😭😭😭Joanne Johnson Great dental practice. I'm on holiday & needed an emergency repair to my fixed retainer. They couldn't have been more helpful when I called and managed to fit me in the morning I called. Special shout out to Rosa & Jo in reception who were so lovely & Jack the dentist who was fabulous. Even though it wasn't a big job he still took his time explaining what he was doing, even showing me on screen the before & after treatment. He was kind enough to point out other areas of my retainers which will likely need some attention in the future. At each step of the process I knew what was happening. If I lived in London, and based on today, I'd use this practice.Gwen Mitchell Everyone is lovely and so understanding. The receptionists (shout out to Jo and Rosa) are friendly and really do their best to put you at ease. They have an option of being shown round and introduced to people before any work which I've never been offered before. Dr Frances is a calming presence and worked hard to put fears and my embarrassment to rest. I have fibromyalgia and issues with jaw pain. They did their best to work around my issues and not trigger ongoing pain. I would definitely recommend them to anyone like me with bad previous experiences which trigger severe anxiety.Daniel Ranebro Räddade min semester i London , Ioannna hjälpte till snabbt så jag fick träffa tandläkaren som tog bort min smärta i tanden .
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