As we grow old, some people have accepted that losing their teeth is unavoidable. This is a big misconception, as with the right care, your teeth can last lifelong. There have been huge improvements made in technological developments. These advanced techniques help lengthen the lifespan of your teeth and healthy smile. Taking Care Of Our […]
When should your child be seen for orthodontics? As a parent, you want to ensure your child is as healthy as possible, which is why many parents ask when they should start bringing their child to an orthodontist. The answer to this question is decided based on the child’s dental age rather than their chronological […]
Brits can be a funny lot. We are somewhat stoical, accepting things maybe more than others as our lot in life, although we do love a good moan about it too! When I meet people and they know what I do for a job, I often hear “I’d love to get my teeth straightened but……..” […]
When bride smile I had a lovely experience this week. I saw a bride-to-be feeling full of confidence and excitement about her wedding next Saturday. 3 weeks ago we were contacted by a young lady, who had undergone orthodontic treatment in her teens, because the fixed retainer behind her front tooth had broken. During our […]
Braces for Kids Being a parent is an expensive business these days. The thought of paying for your kids to have brace treatment may seem like an unnecessary cost, especially as the NHS will fund treatment. Why pay for it if you can get it for free? The awareness of orthodontic treatment has grown tremendously. […]
Your dentist may have recommended that your son or daughter have an orthodontic assessment as they have noticed, or you have mentioned to the dentist, that your son or daughter’s teeth are: Not straight Sticking out at the top Still not come through Not meeting/biting properly When an opinion and possible treatment is needed it’s […]
Part one: crooked teeth Over the next 2 blogs I want to address the alternative options for crooked or missing teeth. We will look at the different ways that can be used to deal with orthodontic problems rather than braces and the advantages and disadvantages of using them. This should help make clearer the options […]
Missing teeth In this week’s blog we will look at the options for replacing missing teeth and discuss the benefit of looking at orthodontic space closure as alternative or preparing the space properly before replacing the teeth that are missing to get the optimal result. Bridges A bridge is an easy affordable way to replace […]
It can be daunting stepping onto an unknown orthodontic route. You may not be aware of the process of getting braces and it can be worrying even considering it as an option. Here we show you a brief step by step guide of what happens when you consider having a brace. Step 1: First Appointment. […]
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