by Admin | May 22, 2017 | Braces, Getting started
If you are thinking about getting braces and have been doing your research you may have seen that some braces systems are ‘self-ligating’. This means that the arch wire is held on with a clever mechanism in the bracket negating the need for elastic...
by Admin | May 14, 2017 | Braces, Interest
Searching on Twitter for #adultbraces reveals a fascinating insight into the world of adult orthodontics. Whilst nowhere near as many posts as #retainers, the posts generally seem to be really positive with many adults excited about the prospect of getting their teeth...
by Admin | Apr 24, 2017 | Braces, Getting started
I’m sure one of the most pressing questions adult patients have at the start of orthodontic treatment is ‘how long will my treatment take?’ This may very well be a deciding factor in assessing whether to undertake full orthodontic treatment or a...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2017 | Braces, Lingual braces, Wearing braces
Rachel, who writes the engaging ‘a nesting nomad’ travel blog has finished her lingual braces treatment and in this final instalment, describes the de-bonding process and the fitting of her retainers. It’s been great following her progress and if you...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2017 | Braces, Getting started
In part two of her article, Dr Paroo Mistry looks at two other X-Rays that may be taken when planning orthodontic treatment. Part one can be viewed here Upper Standard Occlusal This X-ray is taken with the same X-ray machine used to take bitewings and periapicals,...
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...