There are many types of braces available to the orthodontist to correct unsightly teeth: 

• Removable braces
• Clear braces (Inman Aligner)
• Fixed braces
• Ceramic braces 

Crooked teeth can be instantly corrected with porcelain veneers, but if your teeth are very crooked they may require a lot of tooth preparation in order to get the porcelain veneers into perfect line and symmetry.

Recent advances in Essex in clear braces such as the Inman aligners can help prevent excessive tooth reduction by teeth straightening (pre –alignment) of the teeth. Doing this means that less tooth preparation is needed to get the porcelain veneer into line. The Inman aligner is a versatile clear brace that is very quick at aligning the front 4 teeth.   Pre-cosmetic alignment can take from 4-12 weeks and then porcelain veneers can be placed with less tooth preparation. This means that preparation is more constructive and there is less risk of root canal treatment and possibly thinner porcelain veneers.

There is no wrong or right with braces or porcelain veneers. Both have risk and benefits associated with treatment. It depends on each individual case and ultimately the patients informed choice. In Essex pre-cosmetic orthodontic treatment with the Inman aligners is good option and should be considered in every crooked teeth case. 

Types of braces available are: 

• Inman Aligner – removable invisible braces – a quick way of straightening front teeth
• Clearstep – invisible braces – will only move teeth a little – good for mild crowding 

In Essex the Inman aligner is by far the most popular of all the clear braces on offer, as it is fast, efficient and less noticeable than a lot of clear brace systems.  It only works on the front four teeth and this is probably the area most people are worried about. 

The cost of clear braces starts at around £1500 for either the upper arch or the lower arch.  The orthodontist who specialises in clear braces or Inman Aligners will be able to advise you further. 

Orthodontic treatment should only be carried out by an appropriately qualified cosmetic dentist or orthodontist in Essex who specialises in clear braces or Inman Aligners.

Perfect Smile Spa in Hornchurch, Essex specialises in the Inman Aligner clear brace system.

If you would like to find out more about the Inman Aligner clear brace system