Have you ever wished for a brighter, more aligned smile?
"If your love for cracking food is too great, clear aligners could be your solution to straight teeth"
Brackets, Braces, although still the golden standard, can affect your day to day life as it is advised to avoid hard foods.
This advice does not apply to clear aligners making it more comfortable eating all the foods you like.
Clear Aligners
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What are they?
"Clear Aligners are a subtle and swift way to achieve straight teeth"
Clear aligners are subtle and considered to be transparent.
When attachments are needed, their colour will be matched to the colour of your tooth.
Clear aligners are a great system to start achieving your desired aesthetic.
Clear aligners are also great if you struggle to keep your teeth clean because your teeth are positioned in a wonky way. Choosing to straighten your teeth to improve cleanability is a great option for long term healthy teeth.
Before clear aligners from Vere Dental & 32co and before whitening
After clear aligners from Vere Dental & 32co and after whitening
Clear aligners for teeth straightening
Book an appointment with our dentist now
For new patients, please find our Pearl Portal by clicking here. When you have accessed the URL, please click the button: Register
You can then schedule your new patient examination with the dentist.
This will help plan for any clear aligner treatments you might feel you need.
For our registered patients, did you know you can access your Account at Vere Dental via our Pearl Portal? You can easily schedule your dentist appointments online by clicking here.
If you have any enquiries about composite fillings and are not ready to book yet, please leave us a message below. Alternatively, call us on 02045056446.
More information can be found on clear aligners by clicking here.
Contact us
Telephone: 02045056446
E-mail: reception@veredental.co.uk
Address: Vere Dental, 1B Palmer, Road Block L, SW11 4FZ
Clear Aligners - in depth
What are clear aligners?
Clear aligners are thin, nearly invisible trays that fit over your teeth, gradually shifting them into place using gentle, consistent pressure.
Designed with advanced technology and expert orthodontic planning, they offer a seamless way to achieve a straighter smile without brackets or wires.
- Clear aligners are custom-made
- They are rightfully called invisible braces because they are discreet & comfortable
- They can easily be combined with tooth whitening and definitely enhance your smile
Why does Vere Dental work with 32Co?
We partner with 32Co, because we really like the full support their platform offers.
32Co is the only brand where treatment plans are co-created with the UK’s top orthodontists.
32Co has the largest selection of clear aligner materials on the market. This really helps us tailor the treatment even more to each patient’s needs.
Amandine & Kim, our dentists that provide clear aligners, know we can ensure the highest quality, precision, and care for you working with 32Co.
Clear Aligners - The Benefits
- Straighten the teeth with a subtle system.
- The aligners are very subtly and considered to be transparent.
- The colour of the attachments is matched to your own teeth. Making them blend in with your enamel.
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- Don’t lose your aligners! Because they are removable, there is chance to lose them more easily.
- Clear aligners typically cost more than metal braces
- Clear aligners cannot fix severe malocclusion caused by poor jaw positioning
- Your diet will be less restricted than when using braces to straighten your teeth.
- Since you will be eating without the clear aligners, there is no restriction to what you can and cannot eat.
The Drawbacks
- Clear aligners nowadays can treat many bite issues but not all.
- We will make sure you would get assessed appropriately and referred if clear aligners would not be an option for you in our practice.
- Clear aligners are great but metal/porcelain braces are still the golden standard.
- You will be able to keep up with your oral hygiene
- Because the clear aligner can be removed, you are able to brush your teeth normally and use floss and interdental brushes regularly too
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Sports Guards by the Vere Dental team
- We make your sports guards in house which provides smaller lead times.
- All our sports guards are made from medical grade foils. They are all CE certified.
- They are high-quality sports guards.
- Making sure you have medical grade materials in your mouth is very important as you might ingest particles of your guard.
- Using non-medical grade materials can be harmful to your body.
- Having a tailor-made device will provide more safety for your mouth.
- To avoid fracturing your teeth is probably the most important reason as it is the straight away visible risk that can also be very painful.
- The cushioning effect of well-established sports guard materials provided by dental practices like ours if 3x higher on great forces than a Boil and Bite sports guard
- Doing close contact sports long term can move your teeth out of their arch.
- Unfortunately, growing older will make our teeth move, making them look crooked. Doing close contact sports can accelerate this process. Using good sports guards can help delay this process.
Clear Aligner Success: Transforming Smiles While Managing Risks
By your dentist in Battersea - Vere Dental-Aesthetics
Orthodontic treatments, including clear aligners like from Invisalign, have revolutionized the way we achieve beautiful, confident smiles.
However, like any medical procedure, they come with potential risks—one of which is gum recession.
At Vere Dental, we prioritize not only the aesthetic results of your smile transformation but also your long-term oral health.
In this blog post, we want to explain what gum recessions are, why they should be avoided, and how we use advanced techniques like intrusion with clear aligners to minimize risks while delivering stunning results. We are going to explore how we helped one of our patients achieve the smile they wanted while improving previously increased gum recessions due to previous Invisalign.
Understanding Gum Recession in Orthodontic Treatment
Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue surrounding the teeth wears away or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth and its root. This condition can be caused by several factors, including aggressive tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.
When teeth are moved too quickly or in certain directions, the supporting bone and gum tissue may not adapt properly, leading to recession.
Why Gum Recession Should Be Avoided
Gum recession is more than just a cosmetic concern. It can lead to:
- Increased tooth sensitivity, as the exposed root surfaces are more sensitive to hot, cold, and acidic foods.
- Higher risk of decay and cavities, since the root surface lacks the protective enamel found on the crown of the tooth.
- Potential tooth loss in severe cases, as the supporting structures of the tooth are compromised. For these reasons, preventing gum recession is a critical aspect of responsible orthodontic care.
Clear Aligners: A Powerful Tool with Responsible Use
Clear aligners are a fantastic option for achieving a straighter smile discreetly and comfortably. However, they are not without risks—especially if treatment is not carefully planned and monitored. At Vere Dental, we take a proactive approach to minimize these risks by:
- Customized Treatment Planning: Every smile is unique, and so is every treatment plan. We use advanced digital tools to map out precise tooth movements, ensuring that aligners apply gentle, controlled forces.
- Intrusion Technique: In cases where gum recession is a concern, we employ intrusion—a technique that moves teeth vertically into the bone, rather than tipping or flaring them outward. This approach helps preserve the gum line and reduces the risk of recession.
- Partnership with 32Co: To further enhance safety and predictability, we collaborate with 32Co, a leader in orthodontic risk management. Their expertise allows us to minimize, optimize, and predict risks, ensuring that your treatment is as safe as it is effective.
Celebrating Success: A Patient’s Smile Make Over
We recently had the pleasure of guiding a patient through their clear aligner journey. Their before-and-after results speak for themselves—a beautifully aligned smile achieved with minimal risk to their gum health. By incorporating intrusion techniques and leveraging our partnership with 32Co, we ensured that their transformation was not only visually stunning but also sustainable for the long term.
Ready to Start Your Smile Journey?
Let’s discuss how we can help you achieve your dream smile—safely and effectively.
Contact us to schedule your clear aligner consultation today, here in Battersea!