There is a lot of speculation that the Duchess of Cambridge had treatment with lingual braces before her wedding day including reports that she visited a specialist on Harley Street and an article in Hello magazine this week. Her smile is certainly fantastic, I'm sure any bride wants to look their best on their wedding day but when you will be seen by millions around the world and the images will form part of history it's even more important!
You might know that Prince William had braces when he was a teenager, as did brother Harry and cousins Eugenie and Beatrice. This is nothing unusual, it's estimated that up to a third of children have a need for braces and there will be more that have them for cosmetic reasons.
So how did Kate manage to keep braces a secret? It's likely she wore lingual braces, braces that are fixed to the back of the teeth to keep them hidden, rather than being invisible. It's not a new treatment but this type of treatment is growing in popularity and celebrities like Myleene Klass have chosen them. I think it's highly likely Kate also had some tooth whitening as well.
The good news is you don't have to be a future queen or go to Harley Street to have this type of treatment. I have been treating patients with lingual braces for several years, from self-conscious teenagers to middle-aged business men. The thing they have in common is wanting a better smile without wearing "Ugly Betty" braces, and they are suitable for most orthodontic problems. I use a system called Incognito which is highly customised to make the braces more comfortable and more accurate. Not only do you keep your braces hidden but you get the benefits of straighter-looking teeth whilst still wearing them!
If you are interested in having treatment fit for a queen then please give us a call and book an appointment for an assessment, and soon you can be smiling like Kate and William on their wedding day.
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