Why seek an orthodontist in Harley Street?
Across the country, thousands of adults are seeking out the help of an orthodontist in Harley Street than ever before. More than ever before, patients are turning to private orthodontic providers to achieve a straighter smile through more discreet and cosmetic methods. A study conducted by the British Orthodontic Society recently found that the number of patients turning to privatised orthodontic care has risen by as much as 75%. This same study also found that the age demographics of between 26-55 are those most likely to seek out cosmetic orthodontics, and that they are statistically more likely to be women – although the number of new patients is also increasing across the board. The main reason that so many new patients are seeking out cosmetic orthodontics is, as you could have probably guessed, to achieve a straighter and more together looking smile – without the treatment affecting the outward appearance of the patients who are seeking it.
Which cosmetic orthodontic treatment is right for me?
Generally, orthodontics is a field of dentistry which is shaped to fit the specific needs of each patient, and there is no unifying rule or procedure which will cater to the needs of everyone. However, one of the most sought-after methods of cosmetic orthodontics is the Invisalign retainer method. This is a vastly popular form of orthodontics across all ages and demographics, with many new patients who are in their 50-60’s favouring it, as well as having a massive following with teenagers and young professionals. The primary appeal to this form of orthodontics is the hidden nature of the treatment. Where other, more conventional forms of orthodontic realignment are effective in their ultimate goal – which is to properly align the teeth of those who seek them – they are often impactful on a patient’s outward appearance. As such, many are turning to cosmetic alternative methods, such as Invisalign, to achieve a straighter smile – without having to sacrifice their smile in the process.
How does Inviaslign work?
The Invisalign method of dental realignment works by using a transparent, custom fitted series of removable retainers to gradually move the patient’s teeth back to their proper shape and alignment. By swapping out easily detectable methodologies and tools, such as metal brackets or wires, with a removable plastic retainer, orthodontic treatments have become vastly more popular and sought after as they afford patients with the power to align their teeth properly without attracting any unwanted attention. Each set of Invisalign retainers is made from a mould of every patient’s unique dental make up, and, as they are made using a specialised transparent plastic known as Smarttrack, when the retainer is placed over the patient’s teeth it fits so perfectly that it is pretty much completely undetectable. The Invisalign retainer method aligns a patient’s teeth throughout the course of the process through the use of specifically targeted pressure points that are built into the interior of the retainer. When worn, these pressure points gradually push the patient’s teeth together until they have the smile they deserve – all without the process affecting their outward appearance one iota.