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We are celebrating two anniversaries this month.

Sarah Taylor our Head Receptionist has been a key part of the practice for an amazing 25 years!

Our Principal dentist Kevin O’Neill is celebrating 21 years at the practice.

Here’s to many more happy years at the practice.

Exploring Invisalign

There are many different teeth straightening options available on the market nowadays and here at Abbey Dental Care, we offer four different methods, which include Inman Aligner, ClearSmile Aligner, Clear Guide and Invisalign.

Today, we focus on Invisalign and look at this innovative orthodontic system in more depth. Invisalign involves the user wearing a series of clear, customised teeth aligners over a period of time. This period can be as short as 3 months to 18 months, depending on how much the teeth need to move. The average length of treatment time is around 12 months for adults.

Your dentist will make a series of tailor-made clear, plastic aligners for you to wear and you will usually go back to get your new set of aligners every few weeks. The aligners must be worn for around 20-22 hours per day for the treatment to be effective. Some people experience temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This discomfort is usually described as more of a pressure feeling and will be alleviated after the first few days.

What are the benefits of Invisalign?

• The Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible
• They fit in with your lifestyle
• They are removable so you can clean your teeth easily and attend events aligner-free
• No restrictions on what you can eat or drink as can eat and drink without them in
• There are no metal brackets or wires that could irritate your mouth
• Allows the patient to view virtual results and a treatment plan before they start to see how they will look after the treatment is complete
• Mild, temporary pain of tooth movement at each new treatment stage

Is Invisalign right for you?

When considering Invisalign, the patient can have a computerised plan, which enables them to see how long treatment will take and to understand what to expect.

You can now upload a photo of yourself and submit it on a form to Invisalign who will simulate a visualisation of how you would potentially look after Invisalign treatment. This can be completed at www.invisalign.co.uk/en/Results/Pages/Smile-Simulation.aspx

Teeth straightening can not only improve a person’s confidence when they smile with pride, but it can also improve the functionality of the teeth. This can lead to the better long-term health of your teeth and gums as straighter teeth are much easier to clean and floss, resulting in better general overall oral hygiene, fewer cavities and reduced chances of gum disease.

Have you recently had an extraction and don’t like the thought of missing teeth?

Dental Implants are the answer

Implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss. Additionally, implants may be used in conjunction with other restorative procedures for maximum effectiveness. We can use dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth with durable, permanent artificial teeth that are shaped and coloured to match the teeth around them. If a tooth is badly decayed or broken and cannot be repaired with a crown, a dental implant can offer a strong, naturallooking replacement. Implants can also be used to anchor dentures, and are very effective for denture wearers to improve the stability and retention of loose dentures. Whether you need a single space closing, implant retained bridge, or full denture stability, dental implants offer a great permanent alternative to premature tooth loss.

The dental implant procedure

A small titanium screw is gently placed into the jawbone, making sure that it seats completely. Due to the unique properties of the implant, it takes several weeks for the bone to attach to the implant – this process is called integration. Once the bone has integrated with the implant, we can attach a custom made porcelain crown to the implant, effectively creating a new permanent tooth. This restores the unsightly gap with a natural looking tooth, restoring your confidence and ability to chew. Dental implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth so you can forget about them and enjoy their benefits.

Benefits of dental implants for missing teeth

• Implants replace missing and failing teeth instantly
• Long-term solution to problems caused by missing or failing teeth
• Restore the healthy function and appearance of lost natural teeth
• Eat, chew, and speak with confidence again
• Smile with confidence again
• More secure alternatives to dentures
• No need for invasive bridgework involving the grinding down of healthy teeth structure
• Help preserve the structure of other healthy teeth
• Can replace dentures entirely providing a healthy and functional smile
• Maintains a youthful appearance and restores your natural smile.