We often assume that patients know what they want, or that they understand the difference between the various teeth straightening treatments, including aligners and braces. In reality patients only know what they can find out themselves – either from the internet, the news or friends. It’s therefore essential for orthodontists to explain everything properly in […]
One of the biggest concerns that prevent patients going ahead with orthodontics is they are worried that brace treatment and straightening teeth is painful. This is a natural concern for anyone of any age, but as adults we actively shy away from things that cause us pain. How many of us put off going to […]
In Britain, we take queuing very seriously. We politely wait for the loo, to buy coffee, or even for the latest Apple product. Why do we do it? It is because we have a need or a want that we are prepared to wait for, and waiting will alleviate this need. For many of the […]
The confidence that is gained by having a straighter smile is priceless, but an investment to get you there is inevitable. Brace treatment is different for everyone so it is always difficult to give an accurate estimate without an orthodontic assessment first and a full understanding of the patients’ concerns and requirements from their orthodontic […]
Sometimes orthodontists will recommend the removal of healthy teeth to get the best bite, to reduce how much front teeth stick out, or in cases where there is so much crowding there is no way to straighten the teeth and get them all to fit in. However, more often than not, we can avoid extractions. […]
If the brace was removed once the desired smile had been achieved and nothing was done to hold the teeth in their new position then gradually they would move back to where they started – this is called relapse. But “retaining” the teeth in the new position will prevent this. The risk of relapse will […]
Many prospective patients are put off by the thought of having to wear braces as they think they will feel self conscious, or that friends and colleagues will think they are vain. They also worry that it will interfere with their normal lives, especially if their jobs are customer facing or involve business meetings where […]
Many adults think that once they get past a certain age they have to accept that their teeth are wonky for the rest of their lives. They think that their teeth won’t move because they are no longer growing and the teeth are set in the jaw permanently. This couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
The simple answer to that question is no. Orthodontics requires a level of expertise and skill that is not taught at dental school to undergraduates. Many dentists do dabble in orthodontics and some are as good as those that have gone on to take further training and examinations in order to become ‘specialists’ in orthodontics, […]
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