A guest post from Ruth
Three instant benefits from braces For most people, getting braces means you’re in it for the long haul. There’s usually at least a 12-18 month stretch before you can have them removed and admire your improved pearly whites. I went to my fitting with this in mind. I...A guest Invisalign blog post from Natalie Weaving
All I wanted for Christmas is straight front teeth…. (part 1) by Natalie Weaving It took me two years of umming and ahhhhh-ring before I decided to actually book a consultation to look at having braces….again. That’s right. At 36 years old I was doing it again. I was...How to search the GDC register
In a number of previous posts, I have referred to the General Dental Council (GDC) register and why you might wish to use it in your research. If you are confused about whether the person offering orthodontic treatment is a ‘specialist orthodontist’ or a...
The birth of the ortho-dentist
I was recently looking at someones’ Instagram and saw a reference to an orthodontic practice I hadn’t seen before. Following the link to the practice, I had a look at what they had to offer and soon realised this was something different to what I had seen...What’s the difference between hidden and invisible braces?
When researching orthodontic treatment options, patients frequently encounter different terms used to describe braces. Two terms often used on websites and on social media are ‘invisible braces’ and ‘hidden braces’ but what treatments do these...
A guide to getting braces as an adult