Removable Appliances

Specialist orthodontic care for children and adults in the heart of Trumpington, Cambridge

Removable Braces at Autograph Dental Cambridge

Name: Autograph Dental Cambridge
Telephone: 01223 650286

A removable appliance is made from a plastic plate with wires coming from the sides. These grip the teeth to keep the brace in place. Removable appliances have a limited number of uses, mainly because they are restricted to moving single teeth and widening either the upper or lower arches. They are not precision appliances and therefore cannot be used for complicated or fine tooth movements.

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About Removable Appliances

For a removable appliance to be effective, it must be worn all the time except when playing sports and for cleaning. In the initial period after a removable appliance is fitted it might feel strange because the plastic plates tend to occupy a bit of space in your mouth, but you will soon get used to it. The mouth also tends to produce more saliva than usual because the brain interprets the presence of the appliance as food; this reaction tends to go after one or two days.

You will have regular appointments for adjustments and monitoring of this appliance but if you experience any irritation of the cheek, gum or tongue, your orthodontist can adjust the appliance to make it more comfortable.

Invisalign Clear Aligners

The Invisalign aligner system straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made specifically for your teeth. As you replace each aligner approximately every 4 - 14 days, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week, gradually moving towards the projected final position.

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Spark Aligners

Spark Aligners are clearer, more comfortable, and stain less compared to the leading aligner brand. 100% of Spark patients would recommend Spark to a friend. They use TruGEN™ technology which is the latest innovation in clear aligner material. Spark Aligners are designed to produce more efficient and effective tooth movement, compared to the leading aligner brand.

Patients can continue to enjoy the foods and beverages they love by simply removing their aligners when they eat and drink. Patients should brush their teeth before putting the clear aligners back in their mouth after eating.

Twinblock Removable Appliances

The twin block appliance is a functional appliance that is used to push the lower jaw forward in order to align it with the upper jaw. It is called a “twin block” appliance because there are two parts to the appliance - the upper part and the lower part - that work in tandem. The two parts have the appearance of plastic blocks. When you bite, the blocks fit together in such a way as to position the lower jaw forward. Over time, the lower jaw will permanently stay in this position.

The twin block appliance looks like acrylic blocks or pads that cover the upper molars and the lower bicuspids. (These pads are usually clear in colour, or pink.) These pads interlock in such a way as to encourage the upper and lower jaws to form a properly aligned bite.