Posted on June 13, 2009 in Veneers and Smile Makeovers
Here’s what everyone (including the large companies that produce no preparation veneers) market:
No injections
No removal of painful tooth structure
They can be made in just 2 visits
They work like “instant braces”
They don’t chip or crack
They are made from a new “stronger” porcelain and can be made very thin
The truth is that just about everything written here is outright marketing spin and just plain wrong. Another misleading term is minimal preparation veneers, ALL veneers should be minimally prepared!
Think about it for a moment, who would deliberately heavy handedly prepare teeth for veneers? It just doesn’t make sense. Unless your marketing tactics are based upon scaremongering.
Let me tell you the TRUTH about veneers. They absolutely positively should not be used to straighten teeth instead of braces. If you have this done, the failure rate over a 5 year period massively increases due to the amount of tooth reduction required.
Veneer preparations should also be so conservative that you really shouldn’t need injections anyway. 95% of my veneer preparations are done without anaesthetic and my clients feel NOTHING. Furthermore, all veneers can be made in 2 visits! However, just because something CAN be done does not mean it SHOULD be done. Veneers need to be “test driven” to assess cosmetics, mechanics, function and phonetics, not possible if you just slap them in place 10 days later without temporary veneers!
All veneers have the potential to crack, just as natural teeth have the exact same risk. The porcelain is “strong” enough to be made 0.3mm thick, this is how many companies claim they can offer no preparation solutions. I regularly make veneers this thin, it’s about technique and skill of your treating dentist and his or her technician. There is a place for no preparation veneers but they are grossly overused.
I am happy for anyone to mark my words now, as in years to come when all of the problems start to arise due to cutting corners with veneer work I’ll be saying I told you so!
Now that the truth is known, also know that QUALITY veneer work when done to high standards does last a VERY long time. I love veneer work, but have refused to do it for numerous people who have not heeded my guidance and I will not do damage to someone’s smile.
I hope this offers valuable insight to those considering veneer work
Posted on June 10, 2009 in 3 Month Brace, High Speed Braces, Six Month Smiles, Inman aligner & Invisalign
I often get asked how fast someone’s teeth will straighten. To be perfectly honest it’s difficult to say without a consultation, but on average simple cases can achieve results in 3 months, with more complicated cases seeing results in around 6 months. Some of our clients have achieved results in 2 months!
With 6 Month Smiles and High Speed Braces we aim for cosmetic alignment, which is the fastest part of treatment. Most people who have significant functional problems tend to be seen by an orthodontist at an early age.
We’re able to help busy people achieve fast results which helps boost confidence. I have seen many patients return with renewed self confidence, often with new clothes and a new hair style. It is this reason that has driven me to help those who have felt the slave to either very long treatment times or veneers.
The average cost of braces is in the region of £1850 per jaw or £2500 for both sets of teeth. Finance options permit repayments to be as low as £1.81 per day. In case anyone was wondering, our prices INCLUDE the cost of retainers at the end of treatment
Veneers are an excellent option but should ONLY be used on straight teeth. Using veneers instead of braces will dramatically reduce the life time of the veneers. ALL of the best dentist who are globally respected share this same opinion.
I hope this post offers some insight into modern braces, feel free to call us on 01302 325678 to book your free consultation with our treatment coordinator or to request more information
Posted on June 5, 2009 in 3 Month Brace, High Speed Braces, Six Month Smiles, Inman aligner & Invisalign
We are getting very many emails asking us if it really is possible and safe to straighten teeth this fast. The answer is of course! Otherwise we wouldn’t do it!
The concept of short term braces has been around for a long time and has been used successfully for decades. As the UK pioneer of the 3 Month Brace and High Speed Braces I can reassure you that short treatment times are possible.
We have recently straightened the upper teeth for a young lady who was told wasn’t suitable for braces, and it took 3 months! Her lower teeth were a little more crooked and will take a further 4-6 weeks to finish. A bit better than 2-3 years right?!
It is certainly possible to straighten teeth in 3 months as long as the tooth movements required are not too complicated. Even for complicated cases we can normally straighten teeth in 6 months rather than 2-3 years!
Call us to find out more on 01302 325678
