A typical adjustment

Is there such a thing as a typical adjustment and do you go to ‘get your braces tightened’?  To date, I have had nineteen adjustments since getting braces and although there have been some similarities between visits, each one has been different. Lets...

Braces – the basics

Braces work by exerting gentle pressure on the teeth which, over time, makes them move to a new position. They can be divided into two main types, removable and fixed. A removable brace, as the name implies, can be taken out for thorough cleaning and for occasions...

Retainers

After completing your orthodontic treatment, you will need to think about how to keep the great look your orthodontist has created for you. Teeth can, and do, migrate into different positions once your braces come off and this is where retainers fit it. They are...
Philips Sonicare Diamond Electric Toothbrush

Philips Sonicare Diamond Electric Toothbrush

As many brace wearers will testify, keeping your teeth clean whilst having braces is quite a commitment. Your usual 5 minute morning and evening routine will quickly turn into an extended session in the bathroom brushing, flossing, poking and generally trying to...