So what is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry that concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities such as crooked, crowded, protruding teeth and poor jaw alignment.
Orthodontic treatment is about making the best of your teeth and improving the harmony of your mouth and jaws. Once you can bite together correctly you can eat more comfortably.
The value of an attractive and healthy smile should never be underestimated.
What can Orthodontics do for you?
Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry that concentrates
on the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities such as crooked, crowded, protruding teeth and poor jaw alignment. Orthodontic treatment is about making the best of your teeth and improving the harmony of your mouth and jaws. Once you can bite together correctly you can eat more comfortably. The value of an attractive and healthy smile should never be underestimated.
Key benefits
- a confident and winning smile
- enhanced self-esteem
- improved facial profile
- early intervention reduces the risk of bite related problems in later life
- eliminates undue stresses on the jaw joints and abnormal tooth wear
- makes teeth easier to clean which helps reduce the risk of decay and gum disease.
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01672 512418
Savernake Dental Practice
Salisbury Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4FD
Damon System
The Damon System is a whole new way of treating patients. Where conventional braces are tied in with elastics, Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably.
Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, hygiene is easier during treatment.
Above all, it is the way that this low friction system allows the quick treatment of far more cases without extractions which makes Damon so popular.
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What our patients say
“Denise has done a super job with my daughter’s front teeth. I am delighted with the work and more importantly so is my daughter. She is a real pleasure to deal with and so
very good at what she does. I would fully recommend her without hesitation”
Invisible Braces
Invisalign braces are the invisible alternative to traditional orthodontics. Using a series of clear aligners, Invisalign braces comfortably adjust your teeth without your mouth being poked by metal wires or gouged by metal brackets.
Wearing Invisalign braces is almost like wearing no braces at all. These revolutionary invisible braces return self-confidence to our patients as their smiles are restored. No longer will wearing braces leave you feeling self-conscious about smiling, your Invisalign braces will be virtually unnoticeable to almost everyone.
Unlike their traditional, metal counterparts, Invisalign braces are removable. These remarkably invisible braces available at our practice can be taken out when you are eating, flossing or brushing your teeth.
If you have all of your adult teeth, most patients can be treated with Invisalign, even if the teeth have crowns and bridges. Invisalign can be used to successfully treat many issues such as the following:
- crowded teeth
- crooked teeth
- spaces between the teeth
- certain overbites
- certain crossbites
If you have all of your adult teeth, most patients can be treated with Invisalign, even if the teeth have crowns and bridges. Invisalign can be used to successfully treat many issues such as the following:
- crowded teeth
- crooked teeth
- spaces between the teeth
- certain overbites
- certain crossbites
Each case is individual, they vary depending on the complexity of the
treatment you require and the amount of movement your teeth will need to make, to get into their desired position.
This treatment can be used to treat anyone who has a full set of adult teeth, especially the adult molars.
It is normal to feel a temporary discomfort when you wear the aligners for the first few days. The aligners are smooth and so are not harmful to the inside of your mouth, but you will feel a little pressure on your teeth and this is a good sign that the retainers are working.
As with any conventional treatments, you will feel a slight discomfort at first. The aligners may also temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may also have a slight lisp for the first few days, which goes away once you are used to the aligners.
After your initial consultation with Steve, we will discuss your goals for a new smile. Photographs and impressions will be taken of your teeth, these will help us to plan your treatment with you. With our computer technology, we can even show you a digital simulation of how your smile will look after you have completed your treatment.
What our patients say
“For me, Invisalign was ideal. It was non-invasive and simple. I loved the fact that I could pop the retainer out of my mouth discreetly and that when it was in, nobody, but nobody, ever spotted it. I needed to be confident that it was unseen. That close-up was enhanced by whiter teeth. Whitening couldn’t have been easier. It had an immediate and noticeable effect, and two weeks later that effect was greater. Best of all, it looks natural and people kept telling me I looked younger! “
Our Dentists
Denise Taylor - Specialist Orthodontist
Specialist in Orthodontics - BDS Lpool and Dorth RCS
Steve Conteh - Dentist
BDS (Hons)
Dr Denise Taylor originally qualified as a dentist at Liverpool University. She then undertook Specialist orthodontic training for several years, culminating in the Diploma in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Denise is on the Specialist List in Orthodontics and has worked as a specialist in both NHS hospitals and private practice. Denise is certified in the provision of Incognito braces and Damon System appliances and is highly skilled in all contemporary orthodontic techniques
Steve graduated from King’s College London with honours where he was able to win multiple awards in both clinical and research aspects of dentistry. He has a passion for aesthetic restorative dentistry within which he is continually advancing his skills.
He is a Certified Invisalign and ClearSmile provider. These aligners can straighten teeth whilst being barely visible.
