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83 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex, SS17 9AB
One of the first things you notice when meeting somebody new is their face, more specifically their smile. A good smile not only makes a person more memorable, it also has the ability to install confidence where ever you go! What really makes a smile is the teeth. So much so, that many refuse to smile with teeth as they’re insecure about their teeth. If you’re not happy with your smile, it’s no surprise that your self-esteem suffers.
From problems like crowded teeth or an overbite, many of us suffer with dental problems that can impact our smile. The key to an eye-catching smile is good dental hygiene. With all the advancements in technology, it’s never been easier to straighten up your teeth. If you are thinking of trying Invisalign or on the fence about it, here are some benefits to choose this alternative to traditional braces.
As you may already know, braces help reposition and straighten teeth through use of mental brackets and rubber bands. Each time you visit a dentist, your brackets are tightened to align with the position of your teeth. Invisalign is a teeth-straightening treatment that comes in the form of clear aligners and eliminate some of the negative elements of wearing traditional braces.
As mentioned above, traditional metal braces can often require several visits to the dentist when your bands need tightening. Invisalign is a great alternative for those who lead busy lifestyles because it allows you the freedom to enjoy activities without disrupting the teeth repositioning and alignment progress. You will also receive trays in advance for several phases of your Invisalign treatment program!
Invisalign is easy to clean and maintain and you’ll receive a fresh, new aligner every 1-2 weeks.
Anyone who has worn traditional braces will likely tell you they experience some form of discomfort. The brackets and wires cause tension to reposition the teeth and the tightening of the brackets can cause soreness too. Using an alternative like Invisalign allows you to remove trays for eating, brush and flossing teeth. You also don’t have to worry about the pain of scraping against your tongue, cheek, or gums.
For more information please don’t hesitate to contact Corringham Dental Practice.
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Corringham Dental Practice Remains Open- National Lockdown Announcement 31st October 2020
The Prime Minister has announced a second national lockdown due to the rising number of cases of Covid-19.
Corringham Dental Practice will still be open. There are no restrictions with regards to medical treatment and you are actively encouraged to keep your appointments. At Corringham Dental Practice we have all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will continue to follow our high standards in cross infection control.
What next?
Please continue to attend your appointments. We have excellent infection control procedures along with a robust triaging policy to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
If you are worried about your attendance please contact us to discuss your concerns and we can always postpone your treatment till a later date.
We continue to recommend that patients in the high-risk category delay non-essential treatment until further guidance has been given by the relevant authorities.
When you arrive:
We advise that you wear a mask at all times while inside the dental practice and only remove your mask at the request of the dental professional. We will continue to check your temperature and if this is above 37.8C, you will be advised to rebook your treatment and to follow government guidelines. Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for an appointment due to social distancing guidelines.
As you enter the building you will need to use the alcohol disinfectant rub to disinfectant your hands.
The treatment rooms will be prepared prior to your appointment with all surfaces disinfected after each patient. The air purification/exchange units will continue to be used throughout the day in each surgery. We have sourced PPE and unlike the start of the Pandemic (March 2020 in the UK), there is no shortage.
Please do not be concerned as we continue to maintain high standards of cross infection control.
Stay safe and please contact us if you have any questions.
