Getting your teeth straightened can seem like a daunting prospect, particularly when you start picturing the braces from your school days: unappealing metal train tracks, large retainers that give you a lisp, and dare we say it – head braces! The good news is that things have changed (hooray!) and braces have got smaller, more comfortable and more inconspicuous – to the point of being essentially invisible. Better yet, head braces have gone completely.
The introduction of invisible braces marked the beginning of an exciting chapter in the world of orthodontics. Suddenly adults were able to discreetly improve their smiles without having to turn to more destructive alternative such as veneers.
Best of all, there’s an invisible brace to suit everyone. We have clear fixed braces; virtually invisible transparent aligners; and even lingual braces, which we fit behind your teeth.
We’ve tried and tested many different invisible braces, and we’re pleased to offer a selection that offers the best aesthetics and results.
Just like fixed braces but we’ve replaced the metal brackets with clear ones!
Clear braces, also known as ceramic braces, consist of transparent or tooth-coloured brackets, and provide a more discreet alternative to traditional metal braces.
They offer the same precise results as fixed braces and are one of our most affordable ‘invisible’ options, making them a popular choice for both adults and teenagers.
We offer a range of the latest clear braces, including Clarity™ ADVANCED and Damon Clear, both of which have been designed with discreetness and comfort in mind.
Why settle for the limitations of traditional clear braces or invisible aligners like Invisalign when there’s Damon Clear?
Virtually invisible, Damon Clear has clear advantages over traditional braces and aligners. Damon Clear is part of the innovative Damon System, which combines tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results.
Available from skilled orthodontists, Damon Clear combines the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discrete treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.
Invisible braces for your teeth
With Damon Clear, people may not even realize you’re wearing braces. Other clear or so-called invisible braces have visible metal parts or elastic ties that can yellow during treatment. But tieless Damon Clear braces are more discrete and resistant to staining and discoloration all throughout treatment.
Fast Treatment
See results faster than you might think. While treatment time can vary, clinical studies demonstrate that Damon System treatment is up to six months faster than traditional braces.2
And while invisible aligners can be effective at straightening some crooked teeth, not everyone is a candidate. In contrast, Damon Clear works 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perfectly align ALL teeth for a phenomenal smile that enhances your entire facial appearance.
Another benefit: No need to worry about lost, misplaced or forgotten clear aligners, so you get in and out of treatment quickly.
Extraordinary Results
Clinical studies demonstrate that Invisalign can help straighten teeth but does not treat as effectively as braces and delivers limited results.3 In fact, one study found that the mean accuracy of tooth movement with Invisalign was only 41%.4 With Damon Clear, you get more than straight teeth. A Damon doctor will take into account your unique facial proportions when aligning your teeth, bite and smile. In no time at all you’ll have the smile and facial profile and aesthetics you’ve always dreamed about.
Greater Comfort without Tightening
Clinical studies show that the Damon System provides more comfortable orthodontic treatment than traditional braces.5
Damon Clear uses tieless braces that don’t need to be “tightened” and are gentle to the teeth and tissues. Other styles of braces use elastics or active clips that bind archwires in place, which can slow down treatment and cause pain.
A Great Smile for a Lifetime
Deciding what type of treatment you want can be a difficult decision. Traditional braces, invisible aligners or Damon Clear? When making your decision, be sure to look at the big picture. Don’t focus solely on what you will experience during your time in treatment. Focus on what you will look like for the rest of your life. With Damon Clear, you’ll benefit from fast, comfortable braces that are virtually invisible during treatment. And after treatment, you’ll have a spectacular smile that goes beyond just straight teeth.
Following the end of treatment, teeth often have a tendency to return to their original positions, which is called a relapse. There are a variety of factors that may influence the possibility of relapse including the type of treatment. One study showed that patients treated with Invisalign relapsed more than those treated with braces.6 Damon System results are built to last. However, because all teeth have a tendency to relapse, it may be necessary to wear some type of removable retention device at night — such as a Damon Splint — following treatment.
No Speech Impediments
Some people suffer from speech impediments with invisible aligners. With Damon Clear, you don’t have to worry about any speech problems.
Few Office Visits
Damon System treatment requires fewer office visits than traditional braces and invisible aligners. On average, patients treated with the Damon System require seven fewer office appointments than patients who undergo traditional orthodontic treatment.7 That means more convenience for you regardless of your level of busy activity or lifestyle.
Easy to Keep Clean
Clinical studies indicate that the elastomeric rings of traditional braces collect more bacteria and plaque and can lead to adverse gingival conditions.8 Unlike traditional clear braces, Damon Clear does not use elastomeric rings, so your braces are easy to keep clean.
Clarity ADVANCED ceramic braces is a conventional brace that can give you the confidence you need to flash an amazing smile, both during treatment and after.
The translucent ceramic material blends with the colour of your teeth and will resist staining
or discolouration throughout your treatment.*
With its small, low-profile design*, Clarity ADVANCED braces are virtually unnoticeable, making them perfect for patients of any age who are looking for the confidence and the freedom to smileon any occasion.
Conventional Ceramic Braces For Children
Children’s attitudes towards wearing braces can vary dramatically. Some may wish their braces to be as unobtrusive as possible – while others may even look on theirs as an opportunity to make something of a fashion statement!
Just as in adult treatments, clear fixed braces are available as an alternative to the more traditional fixed braces. But children often choose bright, vibrant colours to make them more fun. Why not?
These can of course be toned-down for occasions such as family weddings or school photographs.
Conventional Ceramic Braces For Adults
Busy working people frequently seek an orthodontic solution which is as unobtrusive as it is effective. Ceramic braces offer just such an option.
Produced from a clear ceramic substance, they subtly blend in with your natural tooth colour to provide a popular, aesthetic alternative to a conventional metal brace. Ceramic braces are bonded onto the surface of your teeth and feature an unobtrusive wire to link the small individual brackets together.
The crème de la crème of invisible braces: lingual braces are worn behind your teeth.
Orthodontics has come a long way in the past few years and we are now straightening teeth faster and more discreetly than ever before. And with more and more adults seeking orthodontic treatment in order to perfect their smiles, the demand for increasingly aesthetic braces has soared.
The Incognito brace features cast-gold brackets, which are custom-made to fit onto the inside (lingual) surface of your teeth, making the brace virtually invisible.
As well as being our most discreet brace it offers all the benefits and precision of a fixed brace, ensuring you get the best possible results from your treatment. Its low profile brackets also help to make it one of the most comfortable lingual braces around.
Treatment can take up to two years but most of our patients begin to notice an improvement in just a few months. And because the Incognito brace is hidden behind your teeth it won’t be long before you’re showing off a more confident smile.
WIN is another custom-made lingual brace that’s quickly gaining popularity. Like the Incognito brace its brackets are carefully made to hug the contours of your teeth, ensuring we have maximum control over the movement of your teeth.
WIN is suitable for patients of all ages, and because it’s a fixed brace it’s capable of treating a wide range of malocclusions (misaligned teeth).
If you are only concerned about the appearance of your front teeth, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are lingual braces that are specially designed to move just your front six or eight teeth. Simple cases such as mild crowding can sometimes be completed within just a few months.
To find out more about lingual braces come and see one of our friendly specialist orthodontists for a free no-obligation consultation
We are pleased to announce that our practice is accepting CBCT referrals from 1st October 2020.
CONVENIENT FOR ALL
Whether you are the user or the patient, the CS 8100 3D makes image acquisition quick and simple.
Intuitive interface which simplifies the scanning process
Open, face-to-face design puts patients at ease and promotes comfort
Fastest scanning times (3.5 seconds minimum) prevent movement and reduce retakes
Accessible to patients of all sizes and individuals in wheelchairs
ABOUT OUR CBCT CARESTREAM CS8100 3D
Dental Xray, CBCT, Intra Oral Scanning
High Resolution CBCT with Dental Implant Planning Module
Fully Featured, High Resolution CBCT with Multiple Fields of View. We use the CS8100 3D at our scanning centre, we scan over 200 patients a month. Our nurses love its ease of use, our referring Dentists love its intuitive software. Their patients appreciate its low dose.
Multi-functional System
From traditional panoramic exams to endodontics, implant planning and oral surgery applications, the CS 8100 3D is capable of far more than the average 3D unit.
Optional cephalometric configuration available
Award-winning 2D technology delivers superb panoramic images in seconds
Accurate 3D representations ensure optimal diagnostic results
CAD/CAM abilities: scan models and impressions
Empowers you to perform more procedures in your practice
Precision from All Angles
The CS 8100 3D is designed for accuracy, with a high-frequency X-ray generator, 4T CMOS sensor and vibration-free motion system working together to ensure smooth image capture.
Resolution up to 75 µm is ideal for endodontic indications
3D images offer more accurate views of dental anatomies
View areas of interest from every angle with one-to-one accuracy
Safer Examinations
Combining CBCT technology with a selectable field of view and low dose imaging, the CS 8100 3D is designed to limit radiation dose and ensure safer exams.
Low-dose mode delivers high-quality 3D images at the same or lower dose as a standard panoramic exam
Flexible fields of view confine radiation to the area of interest
Control settings such as size, resolution and dose for each exam
The Team @ Belur Orthodontics are looking forward to your referrals and any queries.
The Incognito brace features cast-gold brackets, which are custom-made to fit onto the inside (lingual) surface of your teeth, making the brace virtually invisible.
WIN is another custom-made lingual brace that’s quickly gaining popularity. Like the Incognito brace its brackets are carefully made to hug the contours of your teeth, ensuring we have maximum control over the movement of your teeth.
