Retention video from the British Orthodontic Society
I’ve often written about the importance of retention and I’m delighted to see that the British Orthodontic Society have produced an excellent video to support their new retention campaign #HoldthatSmile. It’s only a couple of minutes long and well...
It’s not what you eat
It’s been a good year for apples. Our apple tree is full this year as are many of those in the orchards near our home. Sitting in the garden this afternoon after work I was thinking back to some great advice my orthodontist gave me the day I had my braces...
Why do patients stop wearing their retainers?
At the end of any course of orthodontic treatment, whether that be with braces or aligners, patients will be instructed to wear retainers to ensure their teeth do not relapse. Retainers can be bonded to the lingual surfaces of the teeth or can be removable or often...
Oral hygiene and orthodontics
Oral hygiene and orthodontics By Sarah Macdonald DipOrthTher RCSEd Whether you’ve decided on fixed or removable braces, it’s important that you keep them, and your mouth clean. This short article should emphasise why a high standard of oral hygiene is crucial...
A braces blog update from Jade
In her second blog post, Jade has written about what she has learned from braces so far. Many of her points resonate strongly with my experiences so if you are thinking about getting braces as an adult and are not sure what to expect in the first month, her post is...
A guide to getting braces as an adult