Video – fixed appliance advice
Advice about your fixed appliance Borders Orthodontics - The specialist orthodontist in Galashiels CONTACT US
Video – caring for your removable appliance
Learn how to care for your removable appliance Borders Orthodontics - The specialist orthodontist in Galashiels CONTACT US
Video – Caring for your fixed appliance
Learn about how to care for your fixed appliance Borders Orthodontics - The specialist orthodontist in Galashiels CONTACT US
An update from Dr Robert Irvine – 29/05/20
A personal message from Dr Irvine Firstly, I would like to thank you for your continuing patience whilst you are unable to visit us. We are as keen as you are to progress with your treatment and very much look forward to the day when we can reopen for appointments. You will [...]
An update from Dr Robert Irvine – 17/04/20
A personal message from Dr Robert Irvine As we enter another three week period of staying at home, I just want to personally thank everyone for their understanding whilst the practice is closed. We know you are keen to progress with your treatment and we will rearrange your appointment as soon as [...]
Orthodontic appliances
The different types of orthodontic appliances Orthodontic treatment may be carried out by many different sorts of appliances which are commonly known as “braces”. Removable Simple treatment can be carried out with a removable appliance. A removable appliance is a plate which can be taken out for cleaning purposes. It has delicate [...]
Guide to orthodontics
Your questions answered What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is the correction of teeth which are wrongly placed. Examples of this are irregular, crossed or crowded teeth that protrude (buck teeth). Why is orthodontics necessary? For several reasons: To give a good appearance and a nice smile Because straight teeth are easier to keep [...]
Care of fixed braces
How to look after your fixed braces Will I have any discomfort? Your mouth may feel strange after having your brace fitted. Your tongue and your cheeks are not going to like the newcomer for the first few days. During this period your cheeks and your tongue are going to be [...]
Instructions for Carriere Motion appliance
Your Carriere Motion appliance Your new appliance may give you a little discomfort as it settles in over the next 3-5 days, take what you would normally take for a headache to controls this. You need to avoid hard and sticky foods to avoid breaking the Carriere bars. Your clear retainer appliance should [...]
Removable appliance FAQ
Some frequently asked questions about removable braces What are removable braces? Removable braces are orthodontic appliances, which move the teeth selectively to correct your bite. They are not usually designed to straighten your teeth. Your bite is the way your top and bottom teeth meet. Do I still need to see my dentist when [...]