Last week was certainly one of great contrasts. We began the week with slight nervousness as we prepared for our first inspection by the Care Quality Commission. By the day of inspection most of us were worried that we would say the wrong thing, had missed something fundamental, or not have the right policy or […]
I have thought of a great business strategy that will set me apart from the competition and would mean that I have the most popular orthodontic practice in the world. So what is it? Instant orthodontics! Just imagine it. You could come to see us for a consultation, pay your money and I wave my […]
Lots of people are discovering a more convenient way to get their teeth straightened with invisible braces. Adverts are seen on TV for products such as Invisalign ‘clear aligners’ (the company that makes this have big marketing budgets!) or you may have also seen an advert in the paper, magazines or on the internet. Many […]
Many people would really love to have a slightly straighter smile but don’t want to go through complicated and long winded teeth straightening treatment. They are turning to “short term orthodontic” solutions such as Six Month Smiles or Inman Aligners, which can often be provided by their general dentist. “Why don’t orthodontists offer these treatments?” […]
Traditionally, children are not referred to the orthodontist until they are 11 or 12 years old when most of the adult teeth have come through. With more and more demand on NHS resources for orthodontic treatment, many practices have a waiting list for children to be assessed and/or to start their teeth straightening treatment, so […]
There are many quick fix orthodontic treatments available, like Six Month Smiles, but not all of them can give the best overall result, or a healthy long term smile. It’s true to say that tooth straightening is most effective with braces that are fixed to the teeth – they have more control on how the […]
It’s a universal truth that anyone who has braces will experience some form of discomfort, however minor this may be. For most people, thankfully, any discomfort is short lived and is easily made comfortable, but for some there can be difficult periods wearing braces – especially in the case of adults. The best way to […]
I have recently attended careers events for local schools and have met some lovely young people who are thinking about a career in dentistry. Some are reasonably well informed, having looked into the requirements and even done a few weeks of work experience. Many of the teenagers I did meet though seemed unsure what to […]
Some patients actively look for brace treatment, but many are advised by their dentist that they need to see an orthodontist in order to make treatment like veneers or crowns easier to do. In these cases, the additional expense of orthodontic treatment may seem unnecessary. After all it’s quicker and less hassle just to have […]
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Our emphasis is not only on the best orthodontic result, but a special focus is placed upon how orthodontic treatment will affect your long-term facial aesthetics. Why don’t you come and have a complimentary smile scan with our experienced orthodontic therapist and come and see the practice and meet the orthodontic team?