How to look after your brace during Covid-19
Whilst you are unable to visit your dental practice, there is a lot you can do to help yourself until your next appointment. These fall under two headings, looking after your brace and maintaining excellent oral hygiene.Looking after your braceAt the moment, it is not...
BBC article on adult orthodontics
Did you see the article on the BBC news website concerning the growth in popularity of adult orthodontics? No? Good, maybe best to move onto the next blog post. OK, maybe that’s a little harsh but it’s said with good reason, I’m just trying to...
Invisalign 7 million patients
In July, Invisalign quietly announced they had treated seven million patients. This is an incredible number and more so when you consider it was only towards the end of last year they announced they had treated their six millionth patient. This level of growth in an...
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...
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
I’m sure there are a number of questions patients ask which are very similar. These might include, what are my options, how much will it cost, does it hurt and of course, how long will it take? To try and answer this last question, I have had a look at a number...
A guide to getting braces as an adult