There was a time when brace options were limited in terms of both comfort and design, making orthodontic treatment unfavourable to adult patients in particular. Are there brace types that cater for the ‘modern adult’? The emergence of brace types such as Invisalign and Incognito (lingual) braces have changed the face of orthodontics, offering working […]
People often ask why their teeth have gone crooked, especially if they started off straight. In this blog we talk about the reasons why some people have wonky teeth and is it worth treating them to get them straight again. It’s in our DNA Genetics plays a role in the shape and size of our […]
Braces are used to correct aesthetic and structural problems with a person’s teeth and bite but equally importantly, they restore a patient’s confidence in their smile. The complicated relationship between braces and your confidence Crooked teeth can cause a person’s confidence to dip dramatically, but certain brace types can also make people afraid to smile […]
The prospect of braces is not a popular one for children, for whom the treatment period can seem a lifetime – not to mention the extra brushing and absence of sweets. However, orthodontic intervention at a young age could be the best gift you give your child. They will undoubtedly reap the benefits in their […]
With the World Cup underway, we thought we’d take a look at some of the footballers who haven’t always had the perfect smile and sought to change this with orthodontic treatment. Paul Pogba famously wore braces on the pitch – he now has perfectly aligned teeth. A report published last year found that more than […]
When it comes to getting your teeth straightened there are 5 things that you need to decide about your treatment. This will help you choose where to go, who to see and what brace to have. So here are my top 5 things to think over when you looking at your options. Specialist or Non-Specialist? […]
Many patients don’t know the difference between a specialist orthodontist and a dentist who offers orthodontic (tooth straightening) treatment. I suppose the real question is does it matter who straightens your teeth? What is a specialist orthodontist? A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who has had a further 3 years of training solely in orthodontics. […]
The goal of any orthodontic treatment is to make someone’s smile better. If given the choice no patient would want to have teeth removed in order to get this. Let’s be honest we have all heard horror stories about the dentist kneeling on the chest to get a stubborn tooth out! (that never happened when […]
Firstly, what are Lingual braces? Lingual braces are fixed to the tongue side of the teeth, making them the most invisible type of brace available. They have the versatility to treat mild to complex orthodontic issues, including crowded teeth, overbites, and underbites. Custom made to suit you Custom made Lingual braces such as Incognito have […]
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