Orthodontics may sound like it might not be a bundle of laughs to read about, but never fear – we’ve found some of the most unusual facts and info about braces and their history for you to get your teeth into…! Retainers are just as important as braces Many people jeopardise their orthodontic treatment by […]
When prospective patients call up the practice usually one of the first questions we get is how much does it cost? The answer to that is unfortunately not that easy. With many options for treatment available and different requirements for each patient there is a range of fees involved. The more complex the treatment, the […]
In this blog will look at 5 common myths about braces and bust them! Myth #1 Braces are just for children It is still commonly thought that braces are only available for or only work for children. It’s easy to see where this myth arises as traditionally, braces were really only available to a small […]
Everyone wants their teeth to be straightened as fast as possible. There are many products available now that advertise they can straighten your teeth in 6 months or less (faster than regular braces) and you don’t need an orthodontist to fit or adjust them – a regular dentist will do. Some “faster braces” even claim […]
A brace is a complex appliance where many different components are at work to guide your teeth into a desired position. Read about how these components come together below….. Brackets – brackets are small pieces of ceramic or metal that are square-shaped and placed directly onto each individual tooth. They have a “slot” across the […]
There are many reasons why patients stop wearing their retainers – We lose them, stop wearing them because they get old or stop fitting and obviously dogs and retainers definitely don’t mix! At recently as 10 years ago, many orthodontists would have recommended that adolescent patients wear their retainers for 1-2 years thinking that with […]
In 2018, the role of orthodontic treatment extends beyond realigning teeth and improving your bite and plays a huge part in restoring confidence and emotional wellbeing, especially in an image-conscious society. The shift in people’s motivation to undergo treatment is reflected in the fact that 1 in 5 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment is now an […]
As many more adults are having their teeth straightened, a question that they are often asked by friends and family is “why bother?” Why bother with braces? For some people it may seem a natural question to ask, we all have something we would like to change about ourselves (mine is my hair – I’d […]
Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for teenagers – even high-profile celebrities are joining the bandwagon. Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is among the list of stars who have undergone orthodontic treatment, choosing Invisalign clear braces for some moderate alignment issues. Invisalign is a firm favourite among the stars – you can read more […]
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