teeth straightening

TREATMENT GUIDE:
TEETH STRAIGHTENING
There’s nothing worse
than feeling self-conscious
when you’re having your
photograph taken, or
feeling like you need to
cover your mouth when
you laugh. Braces can be
suitable for all age groups,
not just teenagers, and
can help with all types of
teeth straightening issues.
How does teeth
straightening work?
Teeth straightening is also called orthodontic treatment, which
uses braces to move teeth within the arch to make them
straighter. There are several different methods of straightening
teeth. We use some of the market leading brace systems
including QuickStraightTeeth, Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Inman
Aligners, Six Month Smiles and Incognito.
How do I decide what’s right
for me?
Deciding on the right treatment begins with a free consultation
with one of our experienced dental surgeons or orthodontic
specialists.
They will assess how crooked your teeth are, how you want your
teeth to look during treatment, how quickly you want the teeth
to move and which type of braces would suit your lifestyle best.
Patients with mild misalignment of the front teeth may be suited
to ‘quick braces’ such as QuickStraightTeeth which are quick,
comfortable and affordable braces, with treatment taking as little
as three months. Dr Greg Cadman one of the dental surgeons at
Andrea Ubhi Cosmetic Dentistry is the UK’s leading provider of
Quick Straight Teeth for 2014 and 2015.
“There has been a significant shift towards new orthodontic
treatments such as ‘QuickStraightTeeth’. We use them
with great success in cases where patients have mild
misalignment or when they have had braces previously but
have not used a retainer and the teeth have moved back.
Longer term braces are still the best option for a number
of patients, however if the treatment is right for their issues,
many can take advantage of these more affordable, less
invasive developments in braces.”
- Dr Greg Cadman
More severe cases perhaps where there is complex crowding,
where back teeth require adjustment or where jaw or bite
realignment is required, need a more advanced treatment which
takes longer. In these situations patients are referred to the
practice’s Orthodontic Specialist Dr Remo Costi who has had
huge success using Incognito braces with both children and
adults.
“Incognito is a system of advanced braces which are
hidden discreetly on the back of the teeth, not on the front
like conventional ‘train tracks’. They are very responsive
which means they are ideal for treating all manner of
complexities. Patients really benefit from this type of
treatment and even better they don’t mind wearing them
as they are comfortable and hidden.”
- Dr Remo Costi
Greg with the patient coordinator team.
At your free consultation, we will discuss a suitable treatment
plan with your dental surgeon. We will explain exactly how the
treatment will work, how long it will take and how much it will
cost. Prices for quick braces start from £1100 and increase up to
£2500 for a full arch treatment with Incognito.
Quick Straight Teeth
We have three different
levels of teeth straightening
procedures depending on
your individual requirements.
Level 1
Quick Braces
To correct mild misalignment of the front
6-8 teeth only or where a patient has had
previous orthodontics and teeth have
relapsed after former treatment due to
inadequate retention. QuickStraightTeeth
braces are often used for this type of
treatment which is normally completed
within 3-6 months.
Prices start from £1,100
Level 2
Intermediate Braces
For situations where there is more
crowding or teeth straightening is more
complicated. In these cases ceramic or
metal braces are used, with a choice of
the Incognito lingual braces (hidden on
the inside of the teeth). Treatment takes
approximately 3-9 months.
Prices start from £1,470
Level 3
Advanced Braces
For treatment of complex crowding and
where back teeth require adjustment or
where teeth need aligning to correct jaw
or bite alignment. Treatment in these
cases may take 12 – 24 months. We
use ceramic or metal braces including
Incognito lingual braces (hidden on the
inside of the teeth) for these treatments
as they ensure precise results and
reduced treatment times.
Prices start from £2,590
QuickStraightTeeth braces generally focus on the front 6 or
8 teeth to correct mild misalignment. We use 3M Gemini
Clear Brackets which have a reliable and proven track record
worldwide for their performance and beautiful aesthetics.
The braces are discreet and put gentle pressure on the teeth
to level and align the teeth with minimal discomfort. The
treatment works much like removable aligners, but tooth
movement is more predictable, taking as little as 12 weeks.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles is a short term orthodontic treatment.
The focus is on the cosmetic look of your smile and average
treatment times are only six months using clear brackets
and tooth-coloured wires.
Invisalign and Clear Aligners
Invisalign treatment consists of a series of nearly invisible,
removable aligners that you change every two weeks. Each
aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth, and your
teeth only. As you replace each aligner, your teeth will move
– little by little, week by week – until they have straightened
to the final position prescribed by your dental practitioner.
Clear Aligner is a clear removable cosmetic appliance
designed for minor teeth movement of patients fourteen
and older. Clear Aligner technology can straighten teeth
that are crowded, rotated, tilted forward and backward
using exact impressions taken by your dentist. Clear Aligner
are fabricated for your teeth from the impressions taken at
each and every 6 week treatment interval. This is similar to
Invisalign but is used only for simple cases.
FIXED METAL BRACES
Fixed metal braces are traditional brackets that are placed on
the front of the teeth and provide a great, practical, valuefor-money way of straightening teeth, including complex
crowding cases.
Incognito
Incognito braces are an advanced generation of brace that
is hidden discreetly on the back of the teeth, not on the
front like conventional ‘train tracks’. This allows you to go
about your daily routine without feeling self-conscious
because your braces are virtually invisible from the outside.
Incognito braces are suitable for all age groups - children,
adolescents and adults in particular those who have more
complex teeth straightening or alignment issues.The brace
is custom made for each patient to maximise comfort and
ensure precise results, this is achieved by using the latest
computer technology when creating the brace. It is the most
aesthetic (most hidden) choice of brace and also is one of
the favourites of our specialist orthodontists as Incognito can
achieve complex movements of teeth predictably. SMILE STORIES
Georgia Horsley, model and formerly Miss England, was
treated to an invisible treatment to enhance her smile by
Andrea Ubhi, ahead of her wedding.
Maria wanted her teeth straightening because they were
moving and becoming more crooked. Her misaligned teeth
were at the front and so were suitable for straightening with
‘QuickStraightTeeth’.
Maria
“I went and had a free consultation with Dr Greg
Cadman which was brilliant. I realised that treatment
wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be and found
out that it could be done in just three months, using
QuickStraightTeeth, which was amazing.
Now I have so much more confidence. I wear lipstick, and
when I go out, I wear red lipstick, whereas before because I
wanted keep all the attention away from my mouth. When
I talk to people, I don’t mind them looking at my mouth
anymore, it’s boosted my confidence loads!
It’s the best thing that I’ve ever done and I’m so glad I spent
the money, plus Greg has been great!”
Mark had Quick Straight Teeth braces to straighten his front
teeth, followed by whitening and composite bonding of his
chipped upper front teeth.
Georgia Horsley
“I wanted the perfect Hollywood smile and with my job it
is so important for my teeth to be perfect. My teeth had
moved back a bit after my old orthodontist’s treatment.
The Invisalign treatment was really easy and simple, very
un-noticeable and people would say to me “Oh have you
had your teeth done?” when it was in. They thought that I
had had veneers, but no I had the brace in. It makes your
teeth quite shiny.
I’m so pleased with the end results. Not only was it an easy
process, it was such a pleasant one. I had the wonderful
team helping me along the way.
I’m over the moon with the results. I wasn’t expecting it to
be quite so good as you can’t imagine that such a tiny bit
of plastic could do so much, but it has. I am so pleased.”
Mark
“I was referred to Dr Greg Cadman who explained in simple
terms what he would be able to do with my teeth. After having
my top front two teeth broken since I was ten years old I was
somewhat reluctant to have them changed. Having considered
my options and placing my trust in Greg & the rest of the staff
not only am I staggered by the results but also friends & work
colleagues are too. Greg gave me great confidence and he
was very straight talking. He explained everything very clearly
and has delivered exactly what he said he would do. I have no
hesitation in recommending Love Dental to anyone who asks
me where did you get that smile from!”
Meet your dentist
Dr Remo Costi
Dr Greg Cadman, BDS
Orthodontic Specialist and Adjunct Professor in
Orthodontics at Bologna University
Implant Surgeon, Restorative Dentist
and Orthodontic Provider
Dr Remo Costi is our specialist orthodontist
from Bologna where he is Adjunct Professor in
Orthodontics. He provides treatment for complex
crowding using ceramic or metal bracketed braces,
and also has significant experience in using the lingual
technique and is a qualified instructor. He is certified
to place dental implants, using them for orthodontic
retention where appropriate. He qualified from
Bologna University in 1987, and as a Lingual Instructor
of Orthodontics in 2007.
Greg is experienced in cosmetic dentistry, in
particular implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and
orthodontics with limited treatment objectives.
Greg is experienced in treating patients who want
minor cosmetic improvements done normally in
under 12 weeks. This is done with porcelain labial
brackets, being one of the most conservative and
cost-effective treatments to treat crowding without
tooth extraction/preparation. Greg Is the Leading
Provider of QuickStraightTeeth in the UK for 2014
and 2015.
Andrea Ubhi Cosmetic Dentistry is an award winning cosmetic dentistry practice based in the
centre of York. Dedicated to providing high quality cosmetic dentistry, the practice was opened
in 2002. It offers the latest techniques and treatments including smile makeovers, dental
implants and veneers, teeth straightening and whitening. The friendly and experienced team is
passionate about helping clients to have happy, healthy smiles.
Free Consultation
Your journey to a beautiful smile that you will be proud of, starts with a free half hour consultation
with one of our experienced dental practitioners. They will assess the treatment you require and
provide you with all the information you need to make an informed choice.
If you want to find out which teeth straightening treatment could be for you
please call us to talk to one of our Patient Coordinators.
To arrange an appointment call:
01904 639667 | info@andreaubhi.com
Award winning cosmetic dentist
Andrea Ubhi Cosmetic Dentistry, 22 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG | andreaubhi.com