Clearstep braces are a clear method of orthodontics which can help you to achieve your perfect smile.

Because Clearstep are nearly invisible they give you the opportunity to undergo orthodontic treatment whilst having minimal impact on your everyday life. Clearstep is wafer thin and each brace is designed specifically for you. They are ideal for straightening overlapping, crooked or spaced teeth so are suitable for most people.

Why Clearstep?

• It’s an invisible system.
• It’s comfortable to wear and causes minimum soft tissue damage as there are no sharp wires as in conventional devices.
• You can remove it so you can eat what you want and clean your teeth normally.
• It has a minimal effect on speech.
• You can take it out for business meetings or social occasions.
• There is no likelihood of enamel wearing or white spot damage which is common in other appliances.
• It allows us to keep your treatment under constant surveillance and gives us the ability to change direction at any stage.

Sometimes chocolates and flowers just won’t do and we all know how difficult it can be to buy gifts for men!

Well here at Ivy Dental Practice, Edinburgh we’d like to offer up some more exciting gift ideas for your loved one this Valentines Day…

Zoom Tooth Whitening!

Our Office 1-hour power whitening can whiten teeth by up to several shades, brightening your teeth dramatically to its natural shade. Your lips and gums are covered and a gel is applied to your teeth. A special light is positioned over your teeth to activate the gel, which gently penetrates your teeth, breaking up stains and discolouration. Whiter, brighter teeth in less than an hour!

Home Whitening

A custom made mouth tray is created. A whitening gel is placed in the tray which you then wear whist asleep or for short periods during the day.  Results are normally seen over 2 weeks.

Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. So if you know someone who is living with a missing tooth or dentures treat them to a Dental Implant, it’s the gift they’ll always remember!

Adult Orthodontics

With our range of clear braces and aligners you could make a real difference to the smile of a loved one this Valentines Day! 

To find out more call us on 0844 387 8333 today.

We know that with the short days, cold weather and come down from Christmas and New Year celebrations Winter time can get people down.

What better way to combat those January blues than with a fantastic gleaming smile, and with our range of Tooth Whitening Treatments we’re here to help.

Our ZOOM in-surgery whitening takes just one hour and will give you amazing results.

If you’d prefer to Tooth Whiten at your leisure we also provide home whitening treatments which come with custom made trays.  You’ll usually see results in 2 weeks with a home whitening treatment, as long as you follow the instructions.

Call today to find out more about our treatments….and the difference they could make to you!

With Clearstep clear braces you no longer need to imagine….

What is ClearStep
Clearstep is a simple affordable series of clear positioning trays, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position.

How does it work?
Believe it or not your teeth are always moving, albeit minutely. Clearstep exerts gentle pressure upon the tooth/teeth in the direction in which you’d like them to move.

Who does it work for?
Virtually everyone. Provided you are over 14 years of age and your dentist considers you orally fit enough for orthodontic treatment, Clearstep is for you.

So, why Clearstep?
Well, in comparison to existing systems Clearstep is wire free and does away with the need to bond metal onto the teeth. It is invisible, and removable, allowing you, the wearer, to eat that steak dinner, give that public speech, meet that client without embarrassment or discomfort. You simply remove, brush, floss, rinse and reinsert: Clearstep will do the rest.

If you’d like to know more about Clearstep, or any of the other Orthodontic treatments we offer call us on 0844 387 8333.

Here at Ivy Dental in Edinburgh we’d like to wish all our patients wonderful Christmas holidays and a fantastic New Year. We hope that you won’t need to visit us for an emergency over the festive period but if you do have any problems our opening hours are below. Although we’re closed on the 26^th & 27^th December we will be open from 8am till 6pm on the 28^th, 29^th & 30^th December. After the New Year celebrations we’ll be open from the 4^th January from 8am till 6pm as normal. We look forward to providing you with superb dental treatment in 2012….and beyond!

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth.

A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped. Each implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. Often the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.

Dental Implants can be used to replace missing teeth where there are gaps or instead of dentures or bridges.

If you would be interested in finding out more about Dental Implants, and if they would be suitable for you, call us on 0844 387 8333 to arrange an appointment.

Facial Aesthetics at Ivy Dental Edinburgh

Here at Ivy Dental in Edinburgh we can provide a range of facial aesthetic treatments to combat wrinkles, lines and help create a more youthful you.

We offer -

Sculptra 

Putting back what time takes out, naturally.

Sculptra is a long lasting, clinical proven treatment that can smooth deep lines and wrinkles and restore facial volume lost to the body’s natural aging process.

Restylane

Natural beauty made in Sweden..

Restylane is a crystal clear gel form of hyaluronic acid, a substance which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid holds water, hydrating and giving volume to the skin.

Anti Wrinkle Treatment

The Anti Wrinkle Treatments can smooth out aged related wrinkles such as crows feet, frown lines or lines on the forehead. It works in a different way to the injected gels and the effects last between 3-5 months.

If you are interested in any of the facial aesthetic or cosmetic dental treatments we offer please contact us on 0844 387 8333.

A whiter Christmas...

Add a little extra sparkle this Christmas with Ivy Dental Edinburgh!

Red wine, coffee and even just getting older can make our teeth lose their natural whiteness and gleam.  If you’d like to add an extra dose of sparkle and shine to your Christmas this year speak to us here at Ivy Dental in Edinburgh about our range of whitening treatments.

You could even give  a Tooth Whitening treatment as a Christmas gift to a loved one!

Contact us on 0844 387 8333 to find out more.

Clear braces at Ivy Dental Edinburgh

Are you considering Orthodontics to straighten a crooked or gappy smile but are put off by ‘train track’ braces?

You needn’t be! Here at Ivy Dental in Edinburgh we offer Clearstep clear braces which are hardly visible.

Here’s a little more about them…

ClearStep™
Clearstep is a simple affordable series of clear positioning trays, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position.

How does it work?
Believe it or not your teeth are always moving, albeit minutely. Clearstep exerts gentle pressure upon the tooth/teeth in the direction in which you’d like them to move.

Who does it work for?
Virtually everyone. Provided you are over 14 years of age and your dentist considers you orally fit enough for orthodontic treatment, Clearstep is for you.

So, why Clearstep?
Well, in comparison to existing systems Clearstep is wire free and does away with the need to bond metal onto the teeth. It is invisible, and removable, allowing you, the wearer, to eat that steak dinner, give that public speech, meet that client without embarrassment or discomfort. You simply remove, brush, floss, rinse and reinsert: Clearstep will do the rest.

Contact us on 0844 387 8333 to find out more.

Do you know the signs?

About Mouth Cancer

Around 60,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with mouth cancer over the next 10 years.

American actor Michael Douglas, BBC Broadcaster Danny Baker and ex England and Manchester United Football Captain Bryan Robson have all suffered from mouth cancer.

Tobacco, smoking or chewing it, is still considered the main cause of mouth cancer. According to the World Health Organisation, up to half of current smokers will die of a tobacco-related illness – including mouth cancer.

Drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times.  Those who smoke and drink are up to 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer.

Mouth cancer is twice more common in men than in women.

People over the age of 40 more likely to be diagnosed, though more young people are now being affected than previously.

Poor diet is linked to a third of all cancer cases. Try to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, even more if possible.

Regular visits to Ivy Dental Edinburgh will ensure you are professionally screened for signs of mouth cancer. Talk to us about the process and mouth cancer risk factors.

Like many other cancers self-examination is a simple, and potentially life-saving process.

Look out for:

Ulcers which do not heal within three weeks

Red and white patches in the mouth

Unusual lumps or swellings in the mouth

If you are concerned about any changes within your mouth make an appointment to visit us as soon as possible.