Have you always longed for a Hollywood smile?

- but don't want metal braces

Many people would love to have straight teeth and a perfect smile without wearing traditional fixed braces. This is now possible at Wessex Dental Specialist Centre using the Invisalign technique - a clear and virtually invisible way to achieve straight teeth without metal or wires.

So far, nearly one million patients worldwide have benefited from treatment with Invisalign. Stewart Hawthorn, the specialist in orthodontics at the Wessex Dental Specialist Centre, was one of the first practitioners in the United Kingdom to become an accredited user. Stewart is now one of the most experienced practitioners using these innovative appliances, and as such he is a platinum award doctor in the Invisalign technique.

There is a mistaken belief that treatment is not possible in adults but correcting teeth, whether you are a teenager or an adult, will take similar time and achieve the same end result.

"All the patients I have treated with the Invisalign technique have been very happy with the results. I have had people travel considerable distances for treatment"

Invisalign progressively works to correct crooked or over-crowded teeth by using a series of nearly undetectable custom made aligners. These are usually more comfortable to wear than fixed braces and being removable, they can be taken out for eating and drinking. They can be removed for special occasions, but should be worn for 22 out of 24 hours for optimum results. This also makes it easier to brush and floss the teeth ensuring perfect dental hygiene at every stage of orthodontic treatment. And maybe most importantly, no one can tell you are straightening your teeth so you can smile more during treatment as well as after!

The benefit of an attractive smile should not be underestimated for a person's self confidence and for some it is a crucial component to their profession. Fashion designer Sadie Frost and model Kelly Brook have opted for invisible aligners to straighten their teeth.

Your journey to a Hollywood smile will start with a consultation with Dr Hawthorn. At this appointment, following discussion, your teeth are examined and an impression is taken together with x-ray and photographs.

Why not call the centre to find out more about Invisalign or make a booking by calling 01329 226470. Ask to speak to Pamela Symons, the orthodontic patient co-ordinator.

SMILE SUCCESS STORIES WITH INVISALIGN

"Where as once I was a girl who never would have been seen smiling in photos, I now beam in the direction of the camera"

Nicola, Age 26

"I am absolutely, positively thrilled. The fact that I was treated in less than a year, and really had no inconveniences whatsoever, makes me wonder why I even hesitated"

Vivian, Nurse
Age 53

" What I like best about Invisalign is the fact that I can take them out and floss and brush my teeth and put them back in. So it's not like I'm working around all this metal in my mouth, trying to get the toothbrush in there and the floss in there"

Breanna, Waitress & Student
Age 20

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