Welcome to UK Adult Braces
A blog for adults considering or undergoing orthodontic treatment
The orthodontic patients blog
If you are thinking about getting braces, have just started wearing them, have had them for some time or are just interested in orthodontics, this site will be of interest to you. It contains articles on everything from traditional metal braces to the latest lingual braces, Invisalign, invisible braces, clear brackets, retainers, how to get by with braces, the latest advances in orthodontics, new products and services, dental news and exhibitions. There are also links to some great adult braces blogs and video’s, articles written by orthodontists, orthodontic staff and patients, orthodontic academic research and opinion as well as plenty of general information about what it is like to undertake adult orthodontics and how to survive wearing braces.
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What’s on the blog
Wearing braces
Find out what it is really like to have braces as an adult
Information
You will find a large number of posts about braces helping you to make an informed decision about treatment
Interviews
You can get a fascinating insight into the people who work in orthodontics
Braces
Find out about the different types of braces from people who have already undertaken orthodontic treatment
Aligners
Are aligners an alternative to traditional braces, find out more
Bloggers
Read some great posts from other bloggers who have written about their braces experiences
Retainers
Learn about the different types of retainers and what your options might be
News and Research
Articles about orthodontics, services, practices, evidence based orthodontics and treatments
Options and choices
Discover all the options for orthodontic treatment to help you make the right decision
Latest blog posts
Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic therapy By Sarah Macdonald DipOrthTher RCSEd I often wonder, If i wasn’t straightening teeth, what on earth else would I be doing? For me this is the dream job, hands on, technical work, willing patients (mostly) and an enthusiastic team around me. But it...
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 are thinking...
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 do braces work?
In this simple but informative video, you get to see how braces work and the process of bone remodelling taking place as your teeth move. https://youtu.be/6zzA4BU2e58
A coffee with Dr Richard George
n a new series of posts, I’m interviewing orthodontists around the UK and posing questions that patients may like to ask. To start, I’m delighted to introduce you to Dr Richard George.
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 braces. https://youtu.be/NcsVgWs0mlo
Orthodontic X-Rays – by Dr. Paroo Mistry – Part 1
Why do we take X-rays when planning orthodontic treatment? There are three main X-rays that I take when planning orthodontic treatment for my patients. These are the Dentopantomogram (DPT or OPG), Lateral Cephalogram (Lateral Ceph) and the Upper Standard Occlusal...
DIY Orthodontics and IPR
It is possible to undertake teeth straightening without visiting an orthodontist or a dentist through an online provider of aligners. With this service, patients are sent trays and take their own impressions and return these along with some selfie photo's of their...
A braces update from Rachel
In another instalment on her braces blog, Rachel describes the amazing progress she has made in just six months. The gap between her front teeth has closed and now her orthodontist is working on the finishing touches so that she can finish treatment early in 2017. Her...
Transitioning to Aligners
In another update on her great adult braces blog, Steffanie, describes her experiences with an expander and finishing with conventional metal braces and starting with Invisalign. You can read her latest post here. Although still a way off finishing, it has been...
Finding an orthodontist
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have a feature on their website to help you find an orthodontist. This can be useful when you are either looking for a specific orthodontist that you may have heard about or been recommended to you or to find out about practices...
BOS Patient Panel
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have announced today that they have set up a new Patient Panel to input into issues that concern patients. To start, there will be three members of the panel, Professor Tim Newton from King’s College London Dental Institute, Anna...
Airport brace buddies
I find myself travelling quite frequently with my job and to catch up with friends and family so I am no stranger to airports. Travelling out of Gatwick on an all too frequent basis has meant that I have had the opportunity to visit all the restaurants in the terminal...
Facial profiles following orthodontic extractions
In a post yesterday I commented that one issue that may influence a decision to get braces might be the need for extractions prior to starting treatment. This concern may be around the procedure, pain afterwards or that the loss of teeth may lead to profile changes....
Social perceptions of adults wearing orthodontic appliances
I have come across some really interesting research into the social perceptions of adults wearing orthodontic appliances that I would like to share with you. Firstly apologies in advance for any inadvertent mishap through incorrect referencing to the authors or anyone...
Deciding on getting braces?
During a conversation with an orthodontist earlier today, we were discussing some factors that might influence a new patient to pursue treatment. It was suggested that new patients like to consider three main things; length of treatment, visibility of the brace and...
Will you be getting braces in 2017?
I wonder how many people across the country have woken up this morning and have been talking about their new year resolutions? Plans to eat healthier, visit the gym more frequently, spend quality time with family and friends and on activities they enjoy and maybe...
2016 – what a year for ukadultbraces!
About this time last year, I was reviewing the visitor stats for my first website and was amazed by the number of people who had visited and read the small number of articles the site contained. Encouraged by this, I spent some time over the festive holidays to...
Does light therapy move teeth faster?
In a recent post on his authoritative blog, Prof. Kevin O'Brien, has reviewed a paper that discussed the use of light therapy to help move teeth faster. The paper suggested that patients treated with light therapy experienced faster orthodontic treatment and...
A braces blog update from Rachel
Rachel, who writes the fantastic 'a nesting nomad' blog has written another braces update detailing her experience to date and what to expect at an adjustment. Her blog is predominantly about travel and has some beautifully written articles and some amazing...
Orthodontic anchorage
I attended a very interesting lecture whilst at the British Orthodontic Conference delivered by Dr. Sara Atia on orthodontic anchorage. The lecture was primarily aimed at orthodontic therapists and nurses and explored the reasons for anchorage and the appliances used...