Removing braces in Photoshop

by Admin | Sep 16, 2017 | Interest

I came across this video the other evening when looking for a tutorial on using Adobe Photoshop to edit some images and thought it worth sharing for anyone who wants to have a go at removing their braces from photos. When being treated by aligners or lingual braces,...

Retention video from the British Orthodontic Society

by Admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Retainers, Wearing braces

I’ve often written about the importance of retention and I’m delighted to see that the British Orthodontic Society have produced an excellent video to support their new retention campaign #HoldthatSmile.  It’s only a couple of minutes long and well...

It’s not what you eat

by Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | Wearing braces

It’s been a good year for apples. Our apple tree is full this year as are many of those in the orchards near our home. Sitting in the garden this afternoon after work I was thinking back to some great advice my orthodontist gave me the day I had my braces...

The Northcroft Masks

by Admin | Sep 3, 2017 | Interest

At a recent event at the British Orthodontic Society headquarters in London, I was privileged to see the Northcroft Masks. I had heard about these before and was very much looking forward to the opportunity to see them and learn more about them and the dentist who...

Why do patients stop wearing their retainers?

by Admin | Sep 3, 2017 | Retainers, Wearing braces

At the end of any course of orthodontic treatment, whether that be with braces or aligners, patients will be instructed to wear retainers to ensure their teeth do not relapse. Retainers can be bonded to the lingual surfaces of the teeth or can be removable or often...