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...Can vibration speed up orthodontic treatment?
If you were to ask an adult patient what experience they wanted from orthodontic treatment, I’m sure many would answer that they wanted it completed as quickly as possible. Manufacturers or various orthodontic systems and devices are well aware of this and you...
Looking after your team member with braces
During a catch up with a former colleague in London recently, they mentioned that two of their team members will be getting braces in the near future. We chatted about how she can best support them and on the way back to my hotel, jotted down a few notes that I hope...
A coffee with Dr. Asif Chatoo
Please introduce yourself Asif Chatoo, a Specialist in Orthodontics with a very special interest in lingual orthodontics. I opened the UK’s first clinic dedicated to lingual braces in London in 2005. What most interests you about orthodontics? Working with my patients...
Rachel has finished her treatment
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...
A guide to getting braces as an adult