Quick Straight Teeth

Speed – The average treatment time varies between 12 and 24 weeks, depending on the complexity.

Cost – due to the speed of treatment times QST is one of the most cost-effective systems available.

Appearance – Quick Straight Teeth fixtures are attached to the teeth with high-quality coloured brackets and wires, making them virtually invisible.

Comfort – QST straps are designed to ensure maximum comfort.

Quick Straight Teeth is a short-term form of Orthodontics.  This short-term orthodontic system is generally appropriate for the patient who is already satisfied with the position of the posterior teeth and only intends to act on the front teeth. Quick Straight Teeth system works on the front teeth that are crowded and require alignment but does not affect the posterior teeth. QST is suitable for all adults with healthy teeth and gums with the possible exception of very severe crowding.

A first appointment will serve as an evaluation of the complete case. In an initial consultation, we will examine the oral cavity to determine whether there is a need to treat any existing problems, such as gingival disease or decay.

Afterwards, our specialists will take digital photographs, X-rays, and impressions of your teeth and then evaluate the occlusion (bite) and examine your smile. This information will then be sent to the Quick Straight Teeth laboratory to create the appropriate device.

You will need to visit our dentist every 4-5 weeks to adjust the appliance until the end of treatment.

Once your teeth are aligned with the Quick Straight Teeth System, we will provide you with a retainer to keep your teeth stable.

You may also want to consider having your teeth whitened once your teeth have been straightened, to get the best out of your new smile. Usually your retainers can be used as whitening trays.

Even though QST uses aesthetic ceramic brackets and white wires some patients will still not like the idea of fixed braces. For those patients, the Invisalign orthodontic system uses invisible and removable aligners made to measure for your teeth. The aligners are placed in both dental arches, allowing them to make light movements gradually to achieve an improvement of the smile both aesthetically and functionally.

The Invisalign Lite System is indicated in patients with mild malocclusions or retreatments using up to 14 aligners.

The Invisalign Comprehensive System is indicated in patients with more complex malocclusions using as many aligners as necessary until reaching the clinical objective.

Once the treatment is finished, the teeth tend to return to their original position, to avoid these movements adequate retention is essential. This usually involves a clear tray worn at night with or without a permanent retainer fixed inside the front teeth.

Advantages

• It is transparent and therefore, more aesthetic.
• It is personalised, adapting to your characteristics and needs.
• It is removable, improving hygiene capabilities
• It has no restrictions as you can remove it to eat.
• It reduces the risk of cavities compared to other braces.

Disadvantages

• Being removable, patients sometimes forget to put it on, thus delaying treatment.
• Some patients find it uncomfortable having to take it off and wear it every time they go to eat or drink.
• Higher cost than other braces.