Fastbraces
Imogen Dental | Oxfordshire & Hampshire
The wait to get straighter teeth and a confident smile is now past. Orthodontic technology known as Fastbraces provides dental patients with a safe, fast, and affordable way to improve their smile. Imogen Dental, with surgeries in Benson & Kingsclere, is excited to offer Fastbraces as a treatment option for patients who want a bright, dazzling smile and straighter teeth quickly.
WHAT ARE FASTBRACES?
FASTBRACES® Technology is a fast, safe, easy and affordable treatment. With the patented triangular design of the braces, cutting-edge techniques and a special heat-activated wire, this new technology is revolutionizing the field of orthodontics by now allowing both general dentists and specialist orthodontists to offer very efficient non-extraction comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
With safety in mind, FASTBRACES® Technology was developed to straighten teeth differently - allowing for a fast, safe and affordable solution.
FASTBRACES® Technology high-performance bracket systems allow for movement of the roots of the teeth towards their final positions from the beginning of treatment by torquing them from the very first appointment.
HOW DO FASTBRACES® WORK?
The basic concept of Fastbraces is similar traditional braces – shift and move your teeth into a better alignment. However, unlike traditional braces where you have an entire set of brackets placed on the teeth, wires threaded throughout your mouth, and rubber bands placed on the sides, Fastbraces uses a simplified system.
With Fastbraces, specially created triangular brackets are placed onto the teeth. The triangular bracket is attached to a square-like wire that reaches down to the root of your teeth. It is this square-like wire that makes the system different from traditional braces.
When teeth are moved and shifted with traditional braces it is typically done in two steps. First, the top portions of the teeth are moved and then the roots of the teeth are moved. This is why it takes so long. With Fastbraces the entire two-step process is turned into a single process. Instead of moving the tooth in two separate steps, Fastbraces moves both the top/crown and the root of the tooth. Moving the whole tooth allows dentists and orthodontists to speed up treatment time and get you a straighter smile without having to wait years.
AM I SUITABLE FOR FOR FASTBRACES® ?
It’s not unusual for many older patients to believe that braces and orthodontic treatments are only for teens and young adults. It’s a common belief that once a certain age has been reached, the ability for orthodontic treatment diminishes and it’s no longer a viable option. In reality, however, this is not the case. Orthodontic treatments can be performed on patients of all ages, not just younger people.
Similarly, Fast Braces are a perfectly suitable choice for conducting tooth straightening treatments on patients of all ages. However, optimum time savings and the fastest treatment timelines are achieved in pre-teens and teenagers, while the bones in the jaw are still growing and developing.
WHAT IS THE FASTBRACES TREATMENT PROCESS?
If you feel that FastBraces may be right for you, the first step is to book your initial consultation with the team here at Imogen Dental. We will begin the process with a discussion with you on what your goals are and explain in greater detail what your personalized treatment plan may look like and the costs involved.
We will take the time to go over all the specifics with you and answer any questions or concerns you may have about how FastBraces work, and what you can expect throughout your treatment. Following this we will carry out a full examination which will include dental X-rays.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS of FASTBRACES® ?
The dramatic reduction in the length of treatment is a huge benefit of Fastbraces, but it isn’t the only benefit. There are several other benefits that make Fastbraces a good treatment choice for many orthodontic patients.
Some of the other benefits of Fastbraces include:
- Preserves your natural bite so you don’t have to be uncomfortable as you relearn to talk or chew with your newly aligned teeth
- No extractions – almost all patients can get Fastbraces without needing to have teeth extracted
- Only one wire is used which reduces discomfort and prevents you from looking like you have a bulky orthodontic system
- Treatment can be completed in half the time of traditional braces – some people can have a straighter smile in 20 weeks
- Jaw bone reabsorbs the root of the teeth faster which leads to quick stabilization of your teeth in their new position
- Dramatic reduction in pain
FASTBRACES® COSTS
The cost of braces depends on the type of brace or aligners you have and your orthodontic needs. During your orthodontic consultation, our orthodontist will examine your smile and understand what you’re looking to achieve, to recommend suitable options. They’ll then go through a bespoke treatment plan, including a breakdown of the costs involved. you can also find information on this on our Fee Guide page.
FASTBRACES® APPOINTMENT
If you’re considering braces and what to know more about your options and the prices and financing available, our team would be more than happy to help. We provide a range of exceptional brace options which cover both complex and minor requirements. After you have booked your consultation, we will ensure you receive exceptional patient care before, during and after you leave our clinic.
READY TO SMILE CONFIDENTLY AGAIN?
Whether you’d like to straighten your teeth, close some spaces or correct your bite or speech. Our Orthodontist will help you choose the correct appliance for your orthodontic needs. book a consultation today!