Would you believe you can straighten your teeth without braces?
You can! The product is called Invisalign and they work as a series of hard, clear plastic moulds you place over your teeth like a mouthguard. This is accomplished through computer generated images that let a high tech machine know which moulds to make to reposition each tooth perfectly where it should be.
The whole process is simple, painless and achieved through a virtually invisible process. This is ideal for self-conscious teens and adults who can’t afford the stigma associated with regular “train track braces”.
There is no doubt how important your smile is. Smiling makes you look confident to others and it also lifts the morale of others around you. The average adult male smiles 8 to 10 times a day.
A recent dental study on smiling revealed smiling can also further you career.
74% of people think that an attractive smile helps a person’s changes for job and business success.
But, what if you’re afraid to smile, or what if your smile is unattractive because your teeth are crooked and you need braces.
You wouldn’t want to miss out on your dream job just because of uneven teeth. You don’t want make a poor impression by not smiling when you should.
Braces are an answer, however most adults don’t want train tracks across their teeth like a teenager’s braces, but they also don’t want to go through life scared to smile because of misaligned teeth.
Here’s a bit of truth that can get you a winning smile – Invisalign fixes your teeth without the worry of cumbersome, smile ruining metal braces. Countless Invisalign reviews confirm the painless ease of use and that the ‘invisible’ braces are barely noticed by friends, coworkers and family.
Plus, the cost of Invisalign is miniscule compared to the lifetime of successes that having a straight, appealing smile will bring.
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression
First impressions are based primarily on looks. According to an Australian survey, 3 out of 4 people believe that the way you look defines your character.
You can dress however you want when you are home, or with friends, but in the business world, a professional look is key to success.
In an increasing casual world, a professional look signals dedication and expertise.
What elements make up a classical professional look?
For men, it’s dark-colored, tailored suits. To add extra sophistication, men can add a crisp white shirt, a conservative tie, and polished shoes.
Businesswomen should wear a skirt or pantsuit, with a modest blouse. Heels should be an appropriate height. This is for aesthetic and safety reasons.
Both sexes should avoid loud jewelry and strong cologne/perfume. Also, visible tattoos and body piercing are NEVER professional. (unless you work in music or the circus)
But, dressing for success means nothing if you look unhealthy.
Weight is a physical attribute that people will notice when scanning you during that ever-important first impression. “The interview.”
People may not notice how physically fit you are, but they will notice if you are over or under weight. Especially if you are obese.
If you are overweight, people may assume that you have little self-discipline and self-respect They may be reluctant to hire or do business with you.
Being underweight isn’t much better. No one is going to want to work with you if you look sick, anemic or anorexic.
Most weight issues can be fixed with dedication to proper diet and exercise.
When it comes to your dental aesthetics, it’s vitally important you put your best smile forward.
At Bay Dental + Orthodontics, we have several options to offer.
How does Invisalign™ work? Well, a series of clear plastic molds slowly move your teeth into place, until you have a Hollywood perfect smile.
This is accomplished through computer generated images that let a machine know which molds to make to get your smile (teeth) in order.
The whole process is simple, painless and achieved through virtually invisible braces. However, if Invisalign™ doesn’t seem like it’s right for you, there are alternatives.
Invisalign™ vs Braces
You could get regular, old-fashioned “train-track” braces. In this process, heavy wires are bonded to your teeth and then painfully tightened every few weeks until your teeth are pushed back into place. This is expensive and it often leaves patients with aching mouths and sore jaws. Plus, metal braces can cause excessive gum tissue, which can make even straight teeth look crooked.
Invisalign™ vs Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a quicker fix than both Invisalign™ and traditional braces, but it’s costly, traumatic, painful and leaves your mouth in traction for weeks. And, like traditional metal braces, cosmetic dental surgery can leave your teeth still looking crooked, making you self conscious about your smile.
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that invisible braces, such as Invisalign™ are an easy, painless way to get straight teeth.
But, you do have to be a rocket scientist to invent invisible braces. Invisalign™ is made from Translucent Polycrystalline Alumina (TPA), a material developed by NASA’s Advanced Ceramics Research, originally designed to protect heat seeking missiles. [i]
Now, instead of protecting missiles, these clear braces protect and straighten your teeth.
Invisible braces and invisible were first sold in 1987, but their prices were less cost effective than Invisalign™ prices and the procedure was much less precise. At twice the cost, these first generation invisible braces resembled mouth guards, they were cumbersome, ill-fitting and almost as bad as traditional wire braces.
In 1997, Stanford University students Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth perfected the Invisalign™ orthodontics procedure. [ii]
The MBA students used high-tech computer imaging graphics to make sure that the invisible braces work exactly like metal braces, without the pain and the constant adjustments.
Here’s a fun fact; neither Chishti nor Wirth had any dental training, they were both traditional braces users that were tired of dealing with teeth issues.
Invisalign™ officially hit the markets in 2000 and instantly became the easiest to use, most popular invisible braces ever.
Research has shown that smiling makes you look confident to others and it also lifts the morale of others around you. The average adult male smiles 8 to 10 times a day.
But, what if you’re afraid to smile, or what if your smile is unattractive because your teeth are crooked and you need braces.
You wouldn’t want to miss out on your dream job just because of uneven teeth. You don’t want make a poor impression by not smiling when you should.
Braces are an answer, however most adults don’t want train tracks across their teeth like a teenager’s braces, but they also don’t want to go through life too self-conscious to smile because of misaligned teeth.
Here’s a bit of truth that can get you a winning smile- Invisalign™ fixes your teeth without the worry of cumbersome, smile destroying metal braces. Invisalign™ are painless, easy to use and the invisible braces are barely noticed by friends, coworkers and family.
Plus, the cost of Invisalign™ is miniscule compared to the lifetime of successes that having a straight, appealing smile will bring – with a new job, raise or promotion!
Invisalign™are invisible braces, one of those rare life-changing innovations that have to (not) be seen to be believed. Imagine wearing clear moulds that fit snugly on your teeth, nudging them into place painlessly without ugly train-track braces. That’s what Invisalign™ braces are.
Putting Invisalign™ “braces on is so easy, simple and totally painless.
Invisalign™ Braces Are Easy To Put On
The best part of using Invisalign™ braces is that you can pop them off if you have a hot date or important business meeting without affecting your treatment. Totally painless, Invisible braces have been a long-time coming.
Call us now on (02) 9363 3388 to get your personal consultation to determine if you can have the nice, straight teeth you’ve always wanted.
If you missed the Snap On Smile Sydney episode on Today Tonight that showed how to get perfect teeth, here it is below. We’ve blogged about Snap On Smile previously, but this television segment explains everything you need to know to get that Hollywood Smile you’ve always wanted.
Snap On Smile Sydney On Today Tonight – Get Your Hollywood Smile!
SNAP ON SMILE – SYDNEY ON TODAY TONIGHT – TRANSCRIPT
And of course the best accessory to a dazzling outfit is a flashy smile to suit. And these days a quality smile has never been easier to get.
David Richardson reports on the new treatments that allow you to get those pearly whites at home.
No drilling, no pain and you can have the smile that you’ve always dreamed of; quick, easy and no pain.
It sounds too good to be true; a painless dental visit. But now you can get a celebrity smile thanks to a revolutionary new treatment that is changing lives.
Normally people don’t actually have the teeth that they want, and they’re very embarrassed with their smile. So they train themselves not to smile with their teeth. It’s very common and it’s something we’d like to change.
Before I didn’t even show my teeth, I didn’t really smile like this in photos. But now I can show my teeth and it’s made a huge difference in my life.
Lisa is one of the first in the country to undergo this 21st century dental innovation. It’s called on Snap-On smile.
It’s a 2 appointment process. We take a mold at the first appointment, we send that away; a month later you come back and you get your Snap-On smile. It’s really as easy as that.
Using the Snap-On smile to fix any number of problems from missing teeth to covering unsightly gaps, or worse.
We had this lady who through many years of neglect had a lot of fillings, a lot of dental work, she was unhappy with her smile…
Not surprising really; that’s not good.
Yeah, discoloured teeth, missing teeth; and with a Snap-On smile for the top and bottom jaw we gave her a very beautiful smile in 2 appointments.
Wow!
The Snap-On smile is made from a tough new resin devised in the United States. It doesn’t fade or discolour, and the teeth are shatterproof. In 3 weeks Lisa had a new Hollywood smile.
What do you think?
Oh, that’s wonderful.
What we’ve done is we’ve extended the teeth by about 3 mm and brought out the lip a little bit more. It sounds like a lot, but it looks obviously really, really nice.
A Snap-On smile will start at $2200. This is a fraction of the cost of getting porcelain veneers, or porcelain crowns.
What effect have you seen this treatment have on some of your patients?
Not only do we change their teeth, but we also change their self-esteem; they become a lot more confident and happier.
Even people with pretty good teeth, like Helen, are keen for a new look.
So what don’t you like about that? It doesn’t seem a lot wrong with it.
Yeah, there just showing too much gum when I smile; so I’m not exactly happy with that.
And in 3 weeks Helen will have a new set of Snap-On teeth.
The Snap-On smile is going to be revolutionary because it’s removable, it’s quick to put on and it’s very comfortable for the patients to wear.
Is it true you can actually have your Snap-On teeth shaped to match your favorite Hollywood actor or actress?
You can decide what kind of smile you like, whether they’re the Julia Robert’s type wide smile, and you can choose the shape and the size of the teeth, plus the colour as well. So you know the possibilities are really almost limitless.
If Zoom revolutionized tooth whitening in the dental surgery, now the same effects can be had at home; a whitening kit like no other.
In the past the home kits that were available the patient would have to wear like a bleaching tray for about 10 to 14 nights for about 2 to 4 hours a night, and sometimes overnight.
You can make a special mouth guard for the at-home kit in less than 30 minutes. The rest is done in the comfort of your home.
Two applications a day of 15 minutes each for 7 days. It’s a lot stronger than the other home kits that were available so it currently is [unwear]; it currently is on the market at 38% carbamide peroxide.
How many shades lighter can you get?
You can get up to about 14 shades depending on their original colour of their teeth.
These 2 latest cosmetic innovations are now within reach of more and more everyday Australians. And with a new Zoom 4 whitening system on the way to our shores later this year it’s set to cut treatment time down to less than a lunch break. Whatever the system the patients couldn’t be happier.
It’s sort of like when you just wear a watch, you’re not really used to it, but afterwards like now I don’t really think about it, it’s so sort of comfortable and natural, and yeah I wouldn’t leave home without it.
Wouldn’t you like to have that perfect Hollywood Smile for a fraction of the cost?
Now you can with Snap-On Smile®.As seen on the Today Tonight television show, this is the latest cosmetic solution from the United States. In two appointments you can have a life-changing smile. At Bay Dental and Orthodontics we strive to bring you the latest innovative treatments like this. As you can see below, the Snap-On Smile® inserts are easy and painless to use.
Easy to Insert Snap-On Smile (Stock Photo)
Patients around the world report being happy with this easy cosmetic dental procedure that transforms their smile ‘instantly’. In most cases, all that is needed is an accurate impression followed by an appointment 3-4 weeks later when you’re ready to SMILE, SMILE, SMILE!
Before Snap-On Smile (Stock Photo)
With Snap-On Smile (Stock Photo)
Snap-On Smile® has been the proven choice for patients seeking a non-invasive and affordable cosmetic treatment option.
In addition to Snap-On Smile®, Bay Dental and Orthodontics offers several other options to improve your smile including: bleaching, lumineers and crowns.
Let’s face it, most people would agree Tom Cruise has a great smile, but does he really? As a dentist with expertise in orthodontics, I know what a great smile is and Tom Cruise’s is far from being a great smile, orthodontically speaking. Let’s look at
The Anatomy Of Tom Cruise’s Smile
Tom Cruise's Smile Analysed By A Dentist
Starting from top right going clockwise:
Thin upper lip due to underdeveloped upper jaw.
Gum line of 2nd tooth on the left is higher than 1st tooth and 3rd tooth higher again. Ideally the 1st and 3rd tooth should be about the same level and the 2nd tooth lower.
The upper midline is drastically off to the left hand side. Probably due to a missing tooth. This is why it’s hard to find a frontal shot of Tom Cruise. He has learnt well to camouflage this by not having photos taken full frontal, but angled from the side.
Gum levels are off and the smile width is narrow showing darkness between the edge of the lips.
Tom Cruise has won 3 Golden Globe Awards for his acting, but he’s not going to win any awards from a dental or orthodontic association anytime soon!
At Bay Dental And Orthodontics, we ensure that your smile is the best it can be. Not everyone has the style and charisma of Tom Cruise. Your smile is one of the most important cosmetic aspects who you are, one of the first features people look at to determine if they like you, want to do business with you, trust you…
It’s important that you get the best advice available. I’ve developed my skill and expertise as a dentist who specialises in orthodontic work. Give us a call if you’d like your smile analysed and improved. Today, there are so many cost effective and pain-free options available.
I bet you'll never see Tom Cruise's smile the same way ever again!
