Am I too old for braces? The short answer to this is usually no! Over the years, we have had private patients from their early 20s to retirement age. It's not so much about age but about your overall oral health and whether any underlying conditions make orthodontic treatment unwise. If you [...]
What is it like to wear Invisalign®? This is a question we often get asked by patients curious about straightening their teeth with Invisalign. Invisalign uses a series of thin and clear trays to gradually move your teeth. Each tray gently moves your teeth towards their final position. When you first put [...]
What are the advantages of Invisalign® over braces? Invisalign is a great alternative to braces. Using a series of thin and almost invisible clear trays, your teeth gradually move giving you the smile you have always wanted. Invisalign is popular for a number of reasons, here are some of the reasons why [...]
Metal and Ceramic braces What are metal braces? Metal braces are still one of the most common and effective orthodontic treatments available. They help to straighten teeth and correct your bite using stainless steel brackets, a series of thin metal wires and subtle or brightly coloured elastic ties that hold the wire [...]
How do braces move teeth? One of the questions we often get asked is 'how do braces move teeth?' This is a great question, the answer to which will help explain a lot of what we do and what you might experience during treatment. Teeth are constantly subjected to pressure from your [...]
Why you should be using an interdental brush If you are wearing fixed braces, there are a lot more places for food to get trapped which can cause plaque to form and if left untreated, can lead to tooth decay. No one wants to end treatment with extra visits to their dentist so [...]
Keeping your teeth and braces clean One of the best things you can do to help us and you is to make sure you keep your teeth and braces really clean. This is not only now whilst we are all staying at home but into the future as well. We know keeping [...]
Many adults are seeing the benefits of having straight teeth and now it's not at all uncommon to see adults having their teeth straightened.
Congratulations, we're sure it feels awesome without your braces! Those perfectly aligned teeth, however, will retain their new position only for so long. Teeth are funny things; they tend to shift back to their original, not so good-looking position if they are not encouraged to remain in their new position. That’s why you’ll need to get retainers immediately after removing your braces.
Keeping your retainers clean and fresh is really quick and easy to do. In this post, we will explain how.