The benefits of straight teeth

by Admin | Jul 3, 2016 | Getting started

When thinking about undertaking orthodontic treatment it is easy to focus on the cosmetic benefits of having straight teeth but are there other benefits that we can get from having braces?  A quick search revealed quite a few. Healthier gums – gum disease can...

Invisalign deep bite treatment

by Admin | Jun 26, 2016 | Aligners, Blogs and videos, Braces

There are so many really good video clips on sites such as YouTube which explain many different aspects of orthodontics and this is one I came across earlier which shows how the Invisalign system can correct a deep bite.  If this is part of your treatment plan, the...

Should General Dentists provide orthodontic treatment?

by Admin | Jun 26, 2016 | Dental Team

Throughout this site, I have made frequent reference to orthodontists and a previous post written by Dr. Angus Pringle (here) explains the training required to become an orthodontist in the UK.  You may also be aware that a dentist without specialist orthodontic...

How to keep your removable retainers clean

by Admin | Jun 26, 2016 | Retainers, Wearing braces

Once finished with orthodontic treatment, you will get retainers to keep everything where it should be and to prevent your teeth from relapsing.  These retainers will either be fixed in place behind your teeth or removable for wearing as directed by your orthodontist....

Invisalign refinements – an update from Anna

by Admin | Jun 26, 2016 | Aligners, Blogs and videos, Wearing braces

In her blog, ‘a whole lot of chitty chat’, Anna has written an update on her progress with Invisalign.  She has reached the refinement stage and has another nine Invisalign trays to go to finish her treatment.  She also talks about the importance of...