The Gentle Dental is a leading orthodontic clinic, with experienced dentists who specialise in Invisalign teeth straightening braces.
Our 25 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry has earned the clinic an excellent reputation in Hampton Court, Sheen and Teddington.
“I am completely delighted with the results of my Invisalign treatment. Thank you so much, Ali, for all your care and attention to detail and especially for having me picture ready for my daughter’s wedding 5 months before the end of my treatment. Beautiful straight white teeth- so nice!” – Judith P, Hampton
Our orthodontists are experiencing a huge increase in the number of patients opting for Invisalign. The clear braces treatment promotes better oral health and hygiene in comparison to traditional braces, which often can cause tartar and plaque buildup.
The removable aligners offer patients a discrete process to straighten their teeth that is comfortable and twice as fast as traditional braces.
Our team of talented dentists are led by the very accomplished, Dr Marshall. It is under his direction that has allowed our practice welcomes patients from Hampton (KT8 & TW11, TW12 postcodes), Richmond, Twickenham and beyond.
Clear Invisalign braces have four impressive benefits:
Treatment times can vary from patient to patient. The length of time will depend on the type of orthodontic problem and the severity of the issue.
Treatment is often completed within 12 months, with some treatments being completed in four months.
Step 1: Your bespoke Invisalign treatment plan
Our practice uses the latest technologies and scanning systems to take the most accurate impressions in order to create perfect moulds.
Your initial consultation to receive Invisalign will start with a digital 3D scan of your teeth.
This is where we will create a 3D video of your current smile and how it will transform.
When the patient is happy with the finished look provided by the scan, the aligners are made and the treatment can begin.
Step 2: Discrete performance
As Invisalign aligners are removable they allow the patient to continue eating what they want and still maintain a high standard of oral hygiene.
For adults, they can be removed for special occasions or big meetings.
You will have a series of aligners that will need to be swapped every two weeks or so as the teeth gradually align.
Every six to eight weeks you will have checkups with the orthodontist who will ensure that everything is going as planned.
Step 3 – The final result: straight teeth!
Once the treatment is complete you’ll be left with the new smile that was designed for you those few months ago. Some patients at this point whiten their teeth to complete their new smile.
Step 4 – Retainers and Bonding
Now that the teeth are in their correct position, we can look into fixing any minor imperfections in shape, which can be enhanced with cosmetic bonding.
Following the treatment, retainers will be required to be worn during the night to prevent the teeth from relapsing into their original state. Many patients opt for the Vivera retainers that are made with the same technology as Invisalign aligners.
What are the health benefits?
Invisalign braces have many benefits, including many advantages for your overall health. By correcting misaligned teeth, you avoid creating abnormal bite patterns, which negatively impact surrounding teeth.
Dental issues connected to misaligned teeth include tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, headaches damaged bone, chips and fractures.
The likelihood of later being diagnosed with disorders like gum disease and tooth decay as brushing and interdental cleaning is more difficult to achieve.
The initial cost is more expensive than regular, metal braces.
However, over time Invisalign can work out to be the most affordable tooth straightening method.
This is because it requires fewer appointments and other unique benefits like the fact they are removable and more efficient at aligning the teeth.
Travelling to us from Hampton
The surgery is located within a seven-minute drive of Hampton using the A308.
Patients travelling to us by public transport can use the R68 from Gallick Villa Stop P (which typically takes 14 minutes).
For train users, we are located less than a five minutes walk from Hampton train station. View directions here.
Contact us today to book your consultation. Call 020 8224 7562.
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