A coffee with Dr Richard George

by Admin | Feb 25, 2017 | Dental Team

In a new series of posts, I’m interviewing orthodontists around the UK and posing questions that patients may like to ask. To start, I’m delighted to introduce you to Dr Richard George who I first met at the British Orthodontic Conference in Brighton last...

How lingual braces are fitted

by Admin | Feb 25, 2017 | Blogs and videos, Braces, Getting started, Lingual braces

In this informative video produced by 3M and Dr Steffen Decker, you can see all the steps involved in the indirect bonding of lower lingual Incognito...

Orthodontic X-Rays – by Dr. Paroo Mistry – Part 1

by Admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Braces, Getting started

Why do we take X-rays when planning orthodontic treatment? There are three main X-rays that I take when planning orthodontic treatment for my patients. These are the Dentopantomogram (DPT or OPG), Lateral Cephalogram (Lateral Ceph) and the Upper Standard Occlusal...

DIY Orthodontics and IPR

by Admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Braces

It is possible to undertake teeth straightening without visiting an orthodontist or a dentist through an online provider of aligners. With this service, patients are sent trays and take their own impressions and return these along with some selfie photo’s of...

A braces update from Rachel

by Admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Blogs and videos, Braces, Lingual braces

In another instalment on her braces blog, Rachel describes the amazing progress she has made in just six months. The gap between her front teeth has closed and now her orthodontist is working on the finishing touches so that she can finish treatment early in 2017. Her...