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Having a yellow-tinted smile is rarely a good look.

Associated with genetics, smoking or just poor hygiene, yellow teeth can really put a dent in your confidence, causing you to hide your teeth from others.

A trip to any pharmacy will allow you to see the rows of whitening toothpastes, all proclaiming that they can whiten your teeth multiple shades in a set time. Unfortunately, studies have found time and time again that if you want a whiter smile that is striking and looks even, you need to go to a dentist.

Like most things, whitening treatments have changed over the last decade and are now simpler (and more comfortable) than ever. They are also less time-consuming too, meaning you can fit in a quick whitening session in your lunch break!

Along with providing our patients a straighter smile, our team at Clear Braces Direct in London will also be able to offer dental whitening. After all, what is the point of a straighter smile if you are self-conscious about the shade of your teeth? Completed in just under 2 weeks, our team will help you to get a whiter smile, worthy of those who grace the red carpet!

But how does Clear Braces Direct in London achieve this?

Staining assessment

At Clear Braces Direct in London, we are very proud of our interactive website.

If you want to have your smile whitened, take a selfie and upload it to our site for our dentists to examine, We will determine the type of staining that you have, and will be able to devise a suitable treatment plan to get your teeth back to their natural pearly-white hue!

Consultation

Just like the scan we use for Invisalign, our team will take a 3-D scan of your teeth at a consultation. This will help us to make a truly custom-fitted tray that you will use at home as part of the whitening process.

We will provide you with an oxidising gel, to place into the fitted tray, which will lift deeply set stains, and reveal the whiter surface of your teeth. You will need to use this tray for 14 days to obtain the desired whitening effect.

At home treatment!

Gone are the days when all whitening procedures took place in a dentist’s office using an abrasive brush.

Our team at Clear Braces Direct will be able to send your custom-fitted trays to you at home, so you can start the whitening treatment in your own time. Of course, if you are worried about any aspect or have any questions, simply contact our team and we will be more than happy to help.

About whitening

While our team will always make sure that your teeth are whitened using our trays and gels, depending on the initial shade of your teeth and the level of staining, abrasion and damage, the final colour of your teeth may vary. Our techniques can whiten your smile up to 16 shades, so what have you got to lose?

So, you’ve decided you want to straighten your teeth – good for you!
Apart from boosting your confidence and improving your smile’s appearance, straightening teeth is also a great way to improve other areas of your life too, such as your dental hygiene.

When looking for a dental surgery to undertake your cosmetic straightening, you may have come across adult based braces, like Invisalign and the Damon System. Indeed, the majority of dental surgeries offer these options and more, so all that you have to do is choose your ideal dental surgery.

At Clear Braces Direct in London, we are proud to offer all of our patients a wider variety of cosmetic braces. With our experienced team of dentists, we can provide you with a more in-depth service for straightening your teeth and can even enable you to undertake more complex realignment procedures using one of our many invisible braces.

Aside from traditional Invisalign, what are other types of invisible brace we can offer you at Clear Braces Direct in London?

Simple Invisalign Lite

An option devised to help patients with minor orthodontic issues, Invisalign Lite is one of our more straightforward braces we can offer you at Clear Braces Direct in London.

Usually completed in 7 months, Invisalign Lite can help reverse common orthodontic issues, such as minor overcrowding, poorly positioned teeth, incorrect alignment between upper and lower teeth and spacing issues between teeth. It is also used as a precursor to other orthodontic treatments or cosmetic procedures.

Typically completed using no more than 10 aligners or trays, this option is also more cost-effective for many of our dental patients.

Moderate Invisalign

A 20 stage treatment option, Moderate Invisalign is designed for patients who need a bit more movement in their teeth than they would get with Invisalign Lite.

Often completed between 5-12 months, Moderate Invisalign can help to correct more moderate malocclusions, including more severe cases of crowding, spacing and more complex cases of misalignments between the upper and lower jaws. Depending on the severity, you may also be offered this brace if you have a minor over or underbite.

Comprehensive Invisalign

And, last but not least, our team at Clear Braces Direct may decide that you are a suitable candidate for treatment with the Comprehensive Invisalign package.

As it is described in the name, this treatment option is perfect if you suffer from more severe malocclusions or misalignments, which are too minor for treatment with traditional metal orthodontic braces.

This process involves more than 14 aligners for the course of the treatment and has an overall completion time of over 7 months or more. This package also involves a more in-depth 3D scan to be taken of your teeth, to allow our team to create your personalised aligners.

Remember, as with most comprehensive treatments, it is vital that you follow our team’s advice to the letter, which, in relation to Invisalign and more complex orthodontic presentations, will involve wearing your aligners for up to 22 hours each day.

Do you live in London? Are you looking for an experienced dental surgery to undertake your cosmetic realignment procedure with?

Look no further!

While many private dental surgeries offer their patients cosmetic braces, such as the Damon Aligner, Invisalign and Incognito, few surgeries employ dentists that could be described as masters in the art of realignment. When you are looking for someone to fix your smartphone, so you search for someone who specialises in smartphones or do you look for a general phone repairer? Of course, you look for a specialist and, in the case of choosing a dentist to undertake realignment with, you should do the same.

At Clear Braces Direct in London, our team only uses Invisalign braces and can, therefore, guarantee you a smooth journey with this brace. Our specialist cosmetic team, combined, have helped 4,800 patients get a straighter smile using Invisalign; what more could you ask for from
your dental team?

But why else should you choose Clear Braces Direct in London to undertake your cosmetic realignment? Read on to find out!

Free Invisalign scan

Before you decide that Invisalign is for you, we have to state that, while we offer a range of different braces for different complexities, Invisalign is not for everyone.

While other dental surgeries may charge you to undertake an Invisalign scan, our team at Clear Braces Direct in London will not.

During your initial consultation, a 3D scan will be taken of your mouth to enable our team to see if you are suitable for any of the braces we can offer you. If you aren’t, there is no need to worry about paying for the scan; perfect!

Retainer for life policy

We all remember that child in primary school who had to wear a retainer to keep their teeth straight after they finished treatment with orthodontic aligners.

Today, Invisalign providers use a similar policy; once your teeth are straightened, you will need to wear a retainer to prevent your teeth relapsing. However, unlike other dentists, our team at Clear Braces Direct can offer you a retainer for life; if you break, lose or require a new aligner, we can provide you with one for an affordable monthly cost.

A handpicked team

When you come to us, the team that will oversee your care is comprised of Platinum and Diamond Elite Invisalign dentists, who collectively, have helped nearly 5,000 people obtain straighter smiles. Experienced and dedicated, you could not ask for a better team than the one we can provide you with.

Reduced cost!

Many patients worry that Invisalign is pricey; while the overall cost may look rather steep, our dentists are able to offer it at a much lower cost than other Invisalign providers.

So you can get a straighter smile, without breaking the bank.

Whitening services

Once your teeth are straightened, you can stay with us to undertake whitening services.

Combined with your new smile, you will truly look like a member of the Hollywood elite!

So you’ve decided you want a straighter smile and have chosen to go with Invisalign to achieve it. Good for you!

While being relatively new to the dental market, Invisalign has boomed in popularity among adults, leading to it becoming one of the most sought after adult orthodontic options.

However, while you know all about the aligners, the fittings and the need to wear it for twenty-two hours each day, you will probably have a few more clinical based questions about the actual treatment process.

At Clear Braces Direct in London, our experienced dental team will be happy to answer any questions you have about Invisalign; we are extremely experienced at using this brace and can offer our patients more insight into how it works and how it can improve your smile.

What are the most commonly asked clinical questions about the Invisalign process? Our team at Clear Braces Direct in London has the answers to these questions, and more!

’Why should I choose Invisalign over some of the other adult aligners?’

As previously mentioned, Invisalign is one of the most popular adult braces due to its visual discretion and ease of use.

One of our dentists at Clear Braces Direct in London may suggest Invisalign to you as it quickly corrects a myriad of dental alignment issues but is also lifestyle-friendly.  If you are self-conscious about wearing traditional metal aligners due to your work or personal life, Invisalign may be the answer.

’How does it straighten my teeth?’

Invisalign works through the use of gently opposing metal coils; these coils oppose each other in the mouth and gently push your teeth into their new positions.

Unlike orthodontic braces that rely on pulling your teeth into position, Invisalign does not use pressure or pulling to move your teeth, creating a more pleasant orthodontic experience.

’Can any dentist fit it for me?’

In a word, no.

To implement and use Invisalign correctly, a dental professional must undertake extensive training to familiarise themselves with the associated software and the brace itself.

All of our dentists in London have undertaken this additional training, so when you come to us for your Invisalign treatment, you know you are working with experienced professionals.

’How do I know if it’s working or not?’

This can be a bit tricky.

As Invisalign does not require tightening, there are longer gaps between dental visits.  Depending on which surgery you attend, the braces may not be working correctly for an extended period before you find out.

At Clear Braces Direct, however, we offer an innovative app to all of our Invisalign patients, allowing our dentists to check the day-to-day progress of your brace, and to identify any issues as soon as they occur.

’Is there any aftercare I need to know about?’

When your treatment with Invisalign is completed, you will be required to wear a custom-fitted aligner to prevent your teeth from relapsing.

When you are looking for a dentist to help you straighten your teeth, you can feel a bit spoilt for choice.

As more and more dentists are offering adult based orthodontic procedures, it may seem a bit of a daunting task to pick one surgery to entrust your new smile to. Is it always wise to choose the surgery nearest to you? Or what about prices; how do you navigate through all the deals and offers available to select the most suitable dental team?

At Clear Braces Direct in London our dentists are committed to helping you get that straighter smile you want with the use of Invisalign braces. While many dental surgeries may offer a wider range of dental treatments on top of cosmetic options, we focus solely on adult orthodontics, and our team is experienced in helping you achieve that dream smile you deserve.

But why should you pick Clear Braces Direct in London for your new smile? Read on to find out.

Braces Direct App

Before you undertake your orthodontic treatment with Clear Braces Direct in London, you may be concerned about how many appointments will be required with our team.

While Invisalign does not need adjustments or tightening in the same way as orthodontic braces, our team will need to check-in on the progress you are making from time to time. Not to worry though! At Braces Direct, we have created an app, suitable for use on smartphones, to help our team keep track of your progress without calling you into the surgery for unnecessary appointments. Now that’s handy!

Reasonable pricing

Invisalign and other adult orthodontics can be expensive; there is no way around it.

However, when you choose our dental surgery for your realignment treatments, we can offer you the same treatments that you would receive at another surgery, for a fraction of the price.

The best part? Once your treatment is complete, we offer you a free whitening gel to keep your new smile looking its best for as long as possible!

Accelerated treatment

While Invisalign is a fast working aligner by itself, when you come to Braces Direct, our innovative app means our team will be able to identify any potential issues you may experience with this brace. This will allow us to rectify these errors promptly, allowing for a more accelerated treatment time overall!

Complementary scan

When you come to us to begin your Invisalign journey, our team will proudly offer you a complimentary scan, using the Invisalign iTero scanner; this advanced piece of technology takes a 3D image of your teeth without the need for dental clay, allowing our team to get the best image of your teeth to begin treatment. And it’s complementary!

Excellent funding options

As previously mentioned, Invisalign can be expensive. With Braces Direct, we can offer you payment plans and financing options, to help you spread the cost of this treatment. Our low rates will offer you peace of mind, so all you have to do is smile.

When looking for the right dental surgery to undertake your exciting invisible brace treatment, it can feel a bit like being a child in a sweet shop.

Many dental surgeries across the UK are now able to offer their patients orthodontic treatment with products like Invisalign, the Inman aligner and other cosmetic braces designed to provide you with an accelerated treatment time while also being discreet; what else is there to look for?

At Clear Braces Direct in London, our dental team is proud to be able to offer all of our patients the Invisalign brace to help them, and you get the straight smile that you deserve, without compromising your lifestyle.

So, why should you choose Clear Braces Direct in London as your clear brace provider? Read on to find out!

Free Invisalign scan

In the age of selfies through smartphones and apps, our team at Clear Braces Direct in London has not fallen behind.

Our website offers you the choice of uploading either a full face selfie or a smiling selfie, both of which allow our dental team to get an idea of how your teeth are arranged and to assess for any issues, such as protrusions or overbites. Both conditions may be helped by the Invisalign aligner.

If our dentists decide you are not suited for Invisalign treatment, don’t panic! We may still be able to offer you treatments to help you get that straighter smile, at your free dental consultation.

Free consultation

When you choose our team as your Invisalign provider, we will also be able to offer you a free oral health assessment and a dental consultation, with a report if you choose to pursue treatment elsewhere; no strings attached!

During this consultation, our team will assess your suitability for Invisalign braces and suggest alternative options if required. We will also examine your overall oral health and screen for issues that may impact on the success of the aligner, such as gum disease or untreated tooth decay.

Retainer For Life

We understand that Invisalign is a big investment in your smile and can offer you our ‘Retainer For Life’ programme.

For a small payment each month during your treatment with Invisalign, you will be able to claim one upper and one lower retainer every 12 months, should your retainer become damaged, lost or broken.

This works in a similar way to an insurance policy for your smile and offers you the same peace of mind.

Finance options

Money doesn’t grow on trees and is a major factor for many people who come to us for Invisalign treatment.

Our surgery is able to offer all Invisalign patients the choice to either pay the entire cost upfront or, alternatively, we are able to offer 0% finance, which will help you spread the cost into monthly chunks.

Professional team

Our dental team has worked with Invisalign for over 12 years and has helped nearly 5,000 patients get straighter, healthier smiles; we are professional, compassionate and experienced in working with the Invisalign aligner.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have almost certainly heard about Invisalign braces taking the dental world by storm.

More convenient and discreet than traditional orthodontic braces, more and more adults are approaching their dentists for treatment with these braces. Offering an accelerated treatment time with few dental check-ups, Invisalign is perfect for busy adults and teenagers, who want a straighter smile without the hassle.

At Clear Braces Direct in London, we are proud to have helped nearly 5,000 patients achieve straighter smiles with Invisalign. Our team of dedicated dentists at Clear Braces Direct in London can offer you a targeted approach to getting a straighter smile sooner, without impacting on your lifestyle choices or causing you any discomfort; what do you have to lose?

But why should you pick Invisalign to help you get a straighter smile?

Discretion

As an adult or teenager, one of the things you may often worry about is your appearance; whether you are giving a presentation at work or attending a job interview, you want to look professional.

The Invisalign aligner we offer at Clear Braces Direct in London is custom-fitted to slot over your teeth and is made from a clear, durable plastic, that will not attract unwanted stares from strangers or colleagues.

No one will know you are wearing it unless you tell them!

Comfort

Orthodontic aligners have long been associated with discomfort; from having them tightened to metal rubbing against the inner cheek.

As Invisalign uses a different system to push your teeth into their new positions and is made from smooth plastic, there are no protruding pieces of metal to cause sore spots in your mouth or unnecessary dental pain.

Invisalign is so comfortable, you can sleep soundly in the braces without disruption to your slumber!

Faster treatment

As previously mentioned, Invisalign uses a different treatment system to orthodontic braces. Rather than moving the root and the crown of your teeth individually, it moves them at the same time, allowing for faster treatment.

The average treatment time for wearing this aligner is between 9-12 months.

Predictability

Many people complain that modern life is too predictable.

While many people crave spontaneity, when it comes to altering your appearance and especially your teeth, you don’t want any unexpected surprises!

When you choose Invisalign, our dentists will take an image of your mouth with a 3-D scanner and then, using Invisalign associated computer technology, show you a timeline of how your teeth will move throughout the treatment.

This allows for more predictability and also enables you to identify any issues that may arise during the treatment promptly.

Lifestyle

No one likes being told what to eat and drink, especially when it comes to dental treatments.

Invisalign is fully removable and can, therefore, be taken out before meals, sports events, photos or at any other time you deem it necessary.

As long as you wear the aligner for a minimum of 22 hours per day, your smile will reap the benefits of this aligner sooner.

Patients often joke that visiting the dentist can be stressful, yet for many this isn’t the case. However there is still a subset of people that find going to a dental practice to be quite a nerve-racking experience. So with that in mind our team have come up with a short list of things you can try in order to keep yourself calm when you come in for your next appointment.

Take some time to chat with our team

At Clear Braces Direct in London our team are always happy to talk you through your treatments to put you at ease with what’s involved. Take some time to talk to us when you come in, also let us know how you’re feeling so we can take things at your pace to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your visit.

Having a quick chat also lets us establish a system where you can let us know when you may need a break during your treatment if things are getting a little too much. Whether that’s through raising your hand or making a noise, we want to make sure your appointments are always a pleasant experience. At Clear Braces Direct in London our team will strive to provide you with a relaxing and calm environment as you go through your various treatments.

Listen to your favourite tracks

Popping in an earphone with your favourite track playing away is a great way to reduce some of those dentist chair nerves that might crop up, as it distracts your brain from thinking about what’s going on at that moment.

If you do plan on listening to some of your favourite tunes we recommend that you stick to something calm and low tempo, as things like thumping electronic music or screeching guitars in heavy metal can spike your heart rate and make you feel anxious again.

Calming breathing techniques

Another tip for keeping calm when stopping by Clear Braces Direct in London is to try learning and then practising a few meditative breathing techniques. This is because when you feel anxious, your body starts to flood with adrenaline as it tries to kick in your ‘fight or flight’ response, slow regular breaths will allow more oxygen into your system which will help break down the nerve rattling chemicals much quicker. You don’t need to learn any complicated yoga techniques though, as simply breathing in through your nose and back out through your mouth for a few minutes should be enough to calm you down.

Take in a family member

If you’re worried about being alone in the dentist chair with our team, especially if you are a new patient then try bringing along a family member of friend. Having that familiar face to focus on throughout your treatments can be enough to keep those nerves at bay.

So the next time you start to feel the anxiety ramping up just think of one of these helpful tips we’ve provided to try and keep yourself calm. If you are still struggling to keep those pesky nerves at bay then just chat to our team and we will try to make things a little easier for you.

As we get older our teeth naturally shift and move a little and in some cases they can become crooked or start to make your mouth look overcrowded in certain parts. To counter this we recommend our patients visit us for a realignment with Invisalign.

Here’s how we use this treatment at Clear Braces Direct in London to help save your smile from those pesky crooked teeth.

What is Invisalign?

If you’re new to this treatment it essentially involves using a see-through plastic brace to slowly realign any crooked teeth or overcrowded segments of your mouth that you may feel self-conscious about or that are causing any potential health problems.

The braces are custom moulded to fit your mouth and over time they slowly apply a gentle amount of force to your teeth to realign them into new, more aesthetically pleasing positions within your gum line.

Outline of the fitting process

When you come to Clear Braces Direct in London for Invisalign you will find a smooth and efficient treatment waiting for you. A sophisticated scanning machine is used that maps out the shape and topography of your teeth with lasers, or in some cases LEDs, to provide your dentist with a detailed image of your mouth.

Your dentist will then use a 3D image of your teeth that they have created with this information to show you how your realignment will be carried out and how your teeth will look at the end of treatment. At Clear Braces Direct our team will take you through this non-invasive process in a safe, professional setting that will allow us to get you on the path to a straighter smile in no time at all.

What are the benefits of this treatment?

There are quite a number of advantages to going through with this treatment.

As an example, the entire process is non-invasive so there is not the usual discomfort of having impressions made to experience. The braces are also a great for patients that may be feeling anxious about wearing them out and about in public, as they are completely transparent, which makes them hard to spot.

They are also easy to clean and you can remove them at any time for cleaning your teeth, eating meals or to have a short break. Generally you should be wearing your brace for a minimum of 22 hours a day, but short breaks for at least two hours a day shouldn’t impact your realignment.

Tips for keeping your brace clean

To keep your invisible braces looking healthy we recommend that you give them a light scrubbing with a cleaning solution at least once every second day. Doing this regularly will help to reduce staining as well as clear out any plaque or harmful bacteria that may start to build up between the brace and your teeth.

These are just a few interesting facts we can provided on our Invisalign process and how it can benefit our patients. If you’re interested in this treatment or would like to learn how we can help shape your smile then pop by our practice for a chat with our team.

Here at Clear Braces Direct based in London, we pride ourselves in being a leading clear braces provider. With over 4,000 smiles improved, there is nothing standing in your way of the smile that you have always pined for. When your friends and family can have such perfectly aligned teeth, why shouldn’t you?

How do we work?

Are you the type of person that is forever pressed for time, never has a spare minute or doesn’t know how to fit in the task of improving your smile? Allow us, the warm, welcoming professionals at Clear Braces Direct, to assist you as we have done with countless other people chasing after that perfect smile. Fixing your smile at home has never been easier with the Clear Braces Direct Invisalign invisible braces. Following the free online suitability test and the 3D scan of your mouth, you will be sent the moulds in the post. Each set of braces are carefully designed specifically for you, and will guide your teeth gently into the straighter alignment that they should be in. Following this, straightening your teeth is as simple as wearing the braces, until you receive your retainer which will make your teeth stay in line for good.

Isn’t fixing my teeth going to be expensive?

For those who are also on a budget, we have your back. You needn’t worry about nasty surprises attacking your bank account – we have carefully designed different ways for you to pay for your treatment, making movie star smiles easily accessible and within the reach of everybody. You have two options, either payment in full straight away, allowing you to forget the money side of things and focus fully on the development of your smile, or the Clear Braces Direct payment plan. With this, the payments are spread out over a reasonable time period of 72 months, meaning the smile you dream about can be accessible to you no matter what your current circumstances are.

I don’t have time to go to the dentist

Sound like something you often say to yourself? Going to the dentist is sometimes a very time consuming thing, when including the transportation required to get there and back. However, we pride ourselves in giving our patients the opportunity to feel better about their smile from the comfort of their own living room. Don’t have time to drive in and see us in person due to work or other commitments in the way? No worries. Taking the online suitability test has saved many people, just like yourself, the effort and money of travelling to an appointment, and saves the hassle of fitting the dentist into your already crammed lifestyle. Just send us a selfie from the comfort of your own living room and we will get back to you on whether you are eligible for the clear braces or not. Getting the teeth that you dream of has never been easier, and is only a click away!