What are self-ligating brackets?
In this short video from 3M, you can see what a self-ligating bracket is. There is much debate about the merits of self-ligating brackets and whether they offer faster or more comfortable orthodontic treatment but from a patient perspective, the brackets can appear to...
Number of adults seeking treatment continues to rise
New figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) to coincide with National Smile Month, which starts on 14th May 2018, reveals the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK continues to rise. The survey, conducted in March 2018 among BOS...
Orthodontic special offers
In just about every other industry, you will find seasonal or product special offers and orthodontics is no exception. Every January, a time when we all like to make some New Year resolutions that we may or may not stick to, quite a few orthodontic practices promote...
Ugly metal braces?
A while ago, I saw a tweet from one orthodontic practice who used the words ‘ugly metal braces’. As a former brace wearer who chose to have metal brackets rather than other options, I took exception to this and challenged the wording used. The tweet...An Invisalign blog from Lucie
Lucie has recently started getting her teeth straightened with Invisalign. She previously looked at DIY braces with Smile Direct and after reading some reviews, decided to not pursue this option and to visit a dentist to explore getting her teeth straightened with...
A guide to getting braces as an adult