by Laura Nespoli | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary Before starting Invisalign treatment, patients must commit to wearing custom clear plastic aligners for 20 to 22 hours daily. Aligners are changed every one to two weeks, with overall treatment typically lasting between 6 and 18 months. The system...
by Laura Nespoli | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary Adult dental braces effectively straighten misaligned teeth and correct bite issues at any age, provided the gums and supporting bone structure remain healthy. Teeth respond to mechanical orthodontic pressure through continuous bone remodelling...
by Laura Nespoli | Feb 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary Ceramic braces feature tooth-coloured or semi-translucent ceramic brackets that blend with natural tooth enamel. The supporting archwires utilise tooth-coloured coatings to minimise visibility during orthodontic treatment. Smooth, rounded bracket edges...
by Laura Nespoli | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary Ceramic braces correct adult overbites by using tooth-coloured or clear brackets bonded to the front teeth, paired with an archwire to deliver continuous corrective pressure. They operate identically to traditional metal braces but offer a discreet...
by Laura Nespoli | May 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary Metal braces do not work faster than other types of braces. Ceramic braces, lingual appliances, and clear aligners move teeth at comparable rates using the same biological mechanics. Total treatment duration is governed by the complexity of dental...