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, […]
Some people never take the step towards finding out about having straighter teeth as they are worried about how long orthodontic treatment takes. Like a fine wine, some things are worth waiting for, and although I would love to magically straighten teeth (like Hermione!), there is no shortcut when it comes to braces. It takes […]
Many of us have grown up watching our school friends wearing braces and assume that once we get past the age of 18 there is nothing that can be done about the position of the teeth. Interestingly, many adults notice that their teeth get more crooked with age and may not have needed a brace […]
urprisingly, this is a stumbling block for a lot of patients. As orthodontists, we are asking a lot for patients to take our word for it. Not just the financial investment, but the time and perceived discomfort involved as well. Some patients ask us “will it work?”. What they really mean is “what if it […]
It’s a common question I get asked by patients, and perhaps for some people the reason why they decide not to go ahead with treatment. It’s natural to fear something that could cause us pain and to actively avoid it. Let me reassure you, although for most people there is a little discomfort the first […]
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