What To Eat When You Have Braces
Orthodontic braces are used to straighten teeth and also correct to any bite problems. However, braces can only do this when they are properly cared for. Certain food should be avoided to ensure the ideal outcome is obtained in the shortest time possible. Eating the wrong foods can cause discomfort, but can also cause the […]
What happens at an Orthodontic Consultation?
An orthodontic consultation is completely different to a dental check-up. While a dentist may be looking for holes in your teeth, gum problems or broken fillings, an orthodontist is not looking for just these things. They are also looking at the straightness of your teeth and the bite relationship of your top teeth in comparison […]
Introducing Early Orthodontics
Usually, Orthodontics and braces are thought of as something which can only be completed on adult teeth. But there are some cases where treating early treatment, or treatment during the baby teeth phase, can be useful. Generally, the aims of early treatment are to make the later, phase 2, treatment much easier. This, phase 1 […]
Can I get braces on only my top or bottom teeth?
While it is technically possible to get braces on your top or bottom teeth only, it may not be the best treatment plan for some people. In fact, for most people, it is not the ideal treatment. Most of the time, when there is a problem in one arch, there is often a problem in […]
Ceramic Braces
What are they and are you suitable? When it comes to orthodontic treatment, there are lots of different options. While, traditional metal brackets and wires are still available, there are more discreet options available. Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, are great for some people but may not suit others and may not be suitable for […]
An Introduction to Invisalign
Technological developments have advanced the modern world at an unprecedented speed over the past few decades. Orthodontics is no exception and recently we have seen our profession develop new, innovative and highly effective treatments which we are proud to be offering to our patients today. One of the most popular and well-known modern technique is […]