What is Invisalign?

what is invisalign

Thanks to modern technology, crooked teeth can be a thing of the past. Whilst orthodontics can be traced back to as early as the Ancient Egyptians (over 2000 years ago) it’s fair to say that straightening teeth has come a long way since then. Treatments are now subtle, removable and far more comfortable. Here at […]

Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

  Here at The Courtyard Clinic our priority to provide our patients and their families with happy and healthy smiles. A number of our patients come to us to improve the appearance of their smiles, our expert dentists are all well trained in advanced cosmetic dentistry and so are more than happy to help. Here are […]

Unhappy with your smile? Have you thought about discreet adult orthodontics?

Braces aren’t just for teenagers! This is something that we find ourselves discussing with our patients quite frequently at The Courtyard Clinic. Patients come into our practice in Chertsey to talk about improving their smiles and we love helping them get their confidence back. Most patients think veneers or crowns are the only option, and […]

Invisalign Open Evening 26/2/14: £500 off all treatment paid in full!

On the 26th February 2014 The Courtyard Clinic will be holding their first Invisalign Open evening from 4-7 pm. Invisalign is a modern and aesthetic way to straighten your teeth using clear custom made trays which are very discreet. They are a fantastic alternative to metal braces which put many of our patients off straightening […]

Discreet orthodontics for patients in Chertsey

Myleene Klass has shown them to morning television viewers, Karen Millen has had them and even Kate Middleton is reported to have had them before the royal wedding. What are we talking about? Adult orthodontics! However here at The Courtyard Clinic, this is not just for celebrities; more and more adults are turning to these […]

Invisalign braces Open Day 26th Febuary 2014- Huge discounts available!

On the 26th Febuary 2014 The Courtyard Clinic will be holding their first Invisalign Open Day. Invisalign is a modern and aesthetic way to straighten your teeth using clear custom made trays which are very discreet. They are a fantastic alternative to metal braces which put many of our patients off straightening their teeth. At […]

Invisible braces

What are invisible braces? One type of Invisible braces use a method of straightening teeth gradually with a series of clear plastic trays or ‘aligners’ instead of conventional metal braces. The distinctive feature of this treatment is that the plastic trays are virtually invisible, making them less noticeable to others. How does it work?  The treatment starts with: […]

Am I too old for braces?

No! Treatment can start at any age. Adults in their 50’s have had succcessful treatment. ‘Invisible’ braces are more popular with adults…these can be aligner based (such as Invisalign) or fixed metal braces put on the insides of the teeth where they don’t show. Here at The Courtyard Clinic, we offer a variety of techniques […]

Do I have to change my diet during my orthodontic treatment?

Not really but  avoid chewing ice cubes, and eating very hard foods such as nougat and pork crackling. It is also a good idea to reduce sweet, sticky, sugary foods. Oral hygiene does have to be good during orthodontic treatment, therefore we at The Courtyard Clinic recommend regular visits with Marie our hygienist.