Fast and effective teeth straightening is a common topic among our patients, particularly regarding the length of the various treatments we offer. For some, the teeth correction treatments that take longer can be a deterrent. At Specialist Orthodontist Harley Street, we strive to offer treatments which range from shorter to longer processes, depending on your teeth and preferences.
Over the years, many techniques have emerged aiming to speed up the treatment time of teeth correction. Accelerated Orthodontic treatment has emerged as a new and quick way to address teeth correction with the aim to reduce treatment times for patients. Since some teeth straightening care can take months or even years, Accelerated Orthodontics focuses on correction in a short period of time and can be used for a wide range of other more standard treatments as well.
Some techniques can include minor surgical procedures or the use of heavier machinery and devices, by modifying the bone surrounding the teeth temporarily in order to accelerate tooth movement in the jaws. Though there are some benefits of Accelerated Orthodontics, there are some drawbacks to consider.
It is important to note, that any surgery you receive usually requires a longer recovery period. Though the bone in your jaws can be operated on to allow your teeth to move faster, it can result in more pain and aching post-surgery. This could mean that you might experience some discomfort with your soft tissue, teeth, gums and bones. Just like with any other medical issue, having a surgical procedure will tend to require a longer recovery period, than a treatment that is less invasive.
Treatment times can vary between both treatment and patient. Some more traditional orthodontic treatments can be more long term, while others are designed to produce results in a shorter amount of time. Some patients may also find their treatment takes longer due to the amount of work that is needed.
Our orthodontists have found that treatment times can be accelerated for certain treatments, such as Invisalign, using our smile app. The app is designed to aid and provide digital monitoring as a way to accelerate the changing of aligners that the patient wears. This means that our orthodontic patients will not need as many regular check-ups and can control the bulk of the process themselves.
By using our app, you will receive reminders and support for you to know when it’s time to change the aligners. This will cut out unnecessary check-ups, and allow you to move through the treatment quicker than if you had to wait to book appointments. If you have any problem or concern, you can still contact your orthodontist for support.
Specialist orthodontists are dentists who have more training and experience providing orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign. Patients that receive orthodontics from a specialist find that their treatment is of higher quality, they finish treatment much sooner, and the level of care they receive is much higher.
Due to advances in aligner technology, we no longer offer fixed braces as a treatment option. Our specialists have found that removable aligners such as Invisalign are more likely to result in successful treatment, and are safer for the patient compared to traditional braces. Even if you have been told that fixed are your only option by other practitioners; our specialists are confident we will be able to treat your orthodontic problems using this modern treatment.
Do you wish you had straighter teeth? If so, send a WhatsApp message by clicking here or complete the contact form below to arrange a free online consultation with our orthodontist and learn more about what we can do for you.
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