What is an Orthodontic Therapist?
Orthodontic therapists are dental care professionals that assist orthodontists and dentists in delivering orthodontic treatment, both under the NHS and…
Orthodontics and jaw surgery
Most orthodontic treatment deals with correcting the position of teeth to provide a beautiful smile. However, sometimes the upper and…
How thumb-sucking can change your smile
Children often suck their thumbs or fingers for comfort. Generally, with some gentle encouragement, children grow out of these habits…
DIY Orthodontics- what you should know before you start
There is a growing trend in people seeking “DIY Orthodontics” where you buy braces online without seeing a trained professional.…
Do I need a mouthguard if I wear braces?
Research has shown that between 13% and 39% of all injuries to teeth are sports related and that 1 in…
Weddings and Orthodontic Braces: 5 Things to consider
Luckily for Orthodontists, weddings take quite some time to plan… so if straight teeth and a beautiful smile are on…
Braces and Wind Instruments
Many budding musicians, who play brass and woodwind instruments, worry about the effect that braces will have on their ability…
10 things useful to know before getting braces as an adult
Having braces will not be the end of your social life: Many adults feel conscious about getting braces and what…