Your phone is wireless. Your computer too. So why aren’t your braces?  

Many teens as they grow are conscious about not only looking good but also feeling good too. Invisalign Teen™ is the ideal solution offering a clear alternative to conventional braces. It’s clear, comfortable and best of all its invisible, so no one will know you have them on!  

Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign Teen™ allows you to remove the aligners which means you can continue to enjoy your normal life. You can continue regular daily activities whether that’s  playing sport, musical instruments or even eating and drinking while still being able to brush and floss with ease.  Invisalign Teen™ is particularly suited for continued brushing and flossing and is gentle on your teeth and mouth. 

How does it work? 

At your appointment, we take photographs, digital x-rays and impressions of your teeth and make a treatment plan.

The records that have been taken are sent to Align Technology where they are turned into a 3d digital representation of your teeth. This allows us to show you your projected end results before starting treatment!  A series of aligners will then be custom manufactured for you. The aligners fit around your teeth only and will be changed every two weeks for a new one. Each aligner is slightly different from the previous one moving your teeth gently into the desired position and giving you a smile to be proud of.  

The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and on average takes between 9-18 months.

Most people have heard about dermabrasion, a cosmetic procedure in which the surface of the skin is sanded to remove any scars and pigmentation. In dentistry, we use dental air abrasion to remove superficial stains and discoloration from your teeth.

Sometimes teeth are discoloured as a result of trauma to a tooth, an infection around a tooth, medications which have discoloured a tooth and even flouride which has caused some white or brown discoloration of the teeth.  

Sunita Verma, Principal from Sparkle Dental Boutique says, `Some patients have staining or discoloration which is irreversible as a result of trauma, root canal therapy or medications such as tetracycline. These deep stains are not improved by air abrasion.’

‘For other types of stains however, we use air abrasion, an instrument that works like a mini sandblaster to spray away any stains and discoloration. During air abrasion, a fine stream of particles is aimed at the stains. These particles are made of aluminum oxide and are propelled towards the tooth surface by compressed air removing any staining and discoloration. Any tiny particles are then “suctioned” away.’

Sunita goes on to say `The success of abrasion does depend on a number of factors, especially the type and extent of the discoloration. Brown or dark stains are removed readily in most cases. White discolorations or speckles respond well to this treatment but at times some discolorations can be very persistent and not removable completely with air abrasion.’

`Air abrasion is a fantastic procedure, but if it is not suitable for a particular type of staining, we can recommend alternative treatments including composite bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns to give you a perfect bright smile.’

Getting a perfect smile is never a frivolous purchase, but perhaps in the current climate, its one you think more about.

You’ll want to hang on to your own teeth as long as possible. Have a smile which gives you a confident, youthful appearance and have healthy teeth and gums.  And, in an ideal world, you’ll want to pay a bit less too. A new smile from £100 a month* say. Does such an option exist? Well, at Sparkle Dental Boutique it certainly does.

A new smile could be yours in some cases within a space of weeks using porcelain veneers. Braces may take longer but the results of both procedures are simply stunning…and from only £100 a month* its less than a cup of coffee each day!

Sunita Verma, Principal Dentist from Sparkle Dental Boutique says,”Those who invest a little in preventive dental care are prudent. It’s better to regularly spend a modest amount to maintain healthy teeth, than to pay more later for extensive dental treatment. As our cars need yearly MOT’s, so do our mouths. The regular investment of seeing a dentist once a year and hygienist perhaps twice a year really is small and will yield healthy and beautiful teeth for life.”