1A Orthodontics

At 1A Orthodontics, we offer cosmetic dentistry treatments to enhance the appearance of your smile after braces. Also known as aesthetic dentistry, our cosmetic services can improve discolored, worn, chipped or crooked teeth for a beautiful finish. The orthodontists at 1A Orthodontics provide a wide range of effective options like teeth whitening, veneers, bonding and reshaping to give you the bright, white smile you want. Cosmetic dentistry from 1A Orthodontics is the perfect finishing touch after straightening your teeth with braces. Our personalized cosmetic treatments will give your smile added confidence and perfection. As you complete your teeth alignment journey with us, our skilled dentists can help you achieve the fantastic, polished smile you desire through our cosmetic dental services.

At 1A Orthodontics, we provide retainers to help stabilize your new straighter smile after braces removal. Without retention, teeth may shift back toward their original positions. The length of time our patients need to wear retainers depends on each individual case. Once your teeth achieve the desired alignment with braces from 1A Orthodontics, they need stabilization while your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to the new positioning. This retention stage follows the removal of active braces at our orthodontic clinic. Our orthodontists will customize your retention plan, which may include removable or fixed retainers from 1A Orthodontics. Proper retention is crucial for preserving your new smile after our braces straighten your teeth.

The orthodontists at 1A Orthodontics use dentofacial orthopedics to correct developmental issues in the bones of the jaw and face. We employ customized appliances that can redirect bone growth to repair problems like a narrow jaw, underbite, and overbite. Dentofacial orthopedics is most effective during a child's peak growth periods around age seven. Once a child's permanent teeth have erupted, our orthodontists can transition them to orthodontic treatment with braces and aligners. This comprehensive approach helps provide patients with proper bite alignment and a healthy, confident smile. The combination of early dentofacial orthopedics and timely orthodontics at 1A Orthodontics gives children the best chance for proper jaw development and a corrected bite.

At 1A Orthodontics, one of the braces we offer is a functional appliance, worn on both upper and lower teeth simultaneously. Our orthodontists prescribe functional appliances to correct the way upper and lower teeth fit over one another. We may use them to correct severely protruding upper or lower front teeth, improve how the molar teeth bite together, or even enhance facial profile by better aligning the jaws. The functional appliances from 1A Orthodontics are customized for each patient's unique needs to improve occlusion and alignment. Our orthodontists work closely with patients wearing these two-arch braces to incrementally improve function and aesthetics through ongoing adjustments during treatment. Functional appliances from 1A Orthodontics can be an effective brace option for correcting bite issues and jaw alignment.

At 1A Orthodontics, we offer lingual braces for adults who want discreet teeth straightening. Lingual braces are placed behind your teeth, so no one will know you are wearing them unless you tell them. For patients who want accurate tooth alignment without visible braces, lingual braces from 1A Orthodontics are an ideal option. Our orthodontists carefully place customized brackets and wires behind your teeth. With lingual braces from our orthodontic clinic, you can feel confident straightening your smile without anyone noticing you are undergoing treatment. Lingual braces allow adults to achieve the straightened teeth they want, while keeping their treatment hidden.

At 1A Orthodontics, one of the removable appliance options we offer is made from a plastic plate with wires coming from the sides. These wires grip the teeth to keep the brace securely in place. Our orthodontists use removable appliances for limited types of teeth straightening, as they are restricted to moving single teeth and widening either the upper or lower dental arches. Removable braces from 1A Orthodontics are not precision appliances and therefore cannot achieve the complicated or fine tooth movements that fixed braces allow. Patients who opt for treatment using our removable appliances should understand they have more limited capabilities compared to our fixed brace options. However, removable braces can be ideal for simple teeth straightening needs.

Although not as popular as some of the less obvious alternatives, metal braces are still a common orthodontic treatment option at 1A Orthodontics. They are less expensive than ceramic or custom metal brackets and quite comfortable to wear. Metal braces are a great option for children as they can be customized with different colored bands and wires, adding an element of fun to the braces. At 1A Orthodontics, our orthodontists provide metal braces to patients who may benefit from a more affordable and versatile brace option during their teeth straightening treatment.

1A Orthodontics Clinic in Wandsworth, London offers Invisalign treatment from specialist orthodontists. Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made plastic aligners to gradually straighten teeth over time. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable and less noticeable, making them a discreet teeth straightening option. Our orthodontists use Invisalign to help patients achieve a more confident smile through gradually improving tooth alignment.