Fixed retainers

by Admin | Jan 2, 2016 | Retainers, Wearing braces

At the end of your orthodontic treatment, you are going to want to ensure all the hard work and effort remains visible for a long time and for this, you will need to wear retainers.  There are several different types of retainers and this article looks at fixed...

New Year Resolutions

by Admin | Dec 31, 2015 | Getting started

I wonder how many people will add ‘getting braces’ to their list of things to achieve in 2016?  I suspect quite a few given the growing demand for adult orthodontics in the UK over recent years.  But how many of these people will actually fulfil their wish and start...

Rocket and braces

by Admin | Dec 29, 2015 | Wearing braces

Wikipedia defines rocket leaves as an edible annual plant.  But for those of us with braces, we would probably redefine this humble salad as a plant that becomes impossibly entwined in our braces.  I don’t know what it is with Rocket leaves but they are so...

Gum Shield Frying Pan

by Admin | Dec 29, 2015 | Aligners, Blogs and videos, Getting started, Wearing braces

I have just come across another Invisalign blog that takes a light hearted look at the process of getting and having Invisalign. For a peek of what you might expect from this blog, I have copied a great description of the process of getting impressions below: The...

Braces and curry

by Admin | Dec 29, 2015 | Wearing braces

There is nothing like the smell of spices roasting in a pan ready for the fresh ingredients to be added to make a delicious curry.  It’s one of those meals that is terrific all year round either cooked at home or eating out with friends.  Unfortunately it is...