Orthodontic technology is fascinating
I was recently invited by my orthodontist to have my teeth scanned to keep a digital record on file so that retainers can be manufactured in the future without the need to undergo more alginate impressions. This will also mean that if I lose my retainers and...Self ligating brackets
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...Faster orthodontic treatment
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...
Orthodontic X-Rays – by Dr. Paroo Mistry – Part 2
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,...How lingual braces are fitted
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...
A guide to getting braces as an adult