Looking after your braces

Wearing any type of brace does require a very good level of oral hygiene and this is especially the case if you have fixed braces on. It is really important to maintain excellent oral hygiene throughout your orthodontic treatment, if you don’t have a healthy mouth you could end up...

Metal Braces

The metal brackets are small squares which are glued onto the teeth that are going to be moved during treatment.  You may have heard these called ‘train track’ braces.

Why wear retainers?

I would argue that the most important part of orthodontics is wearing retainers at the end of treatment.  Without these custom made appliances all your hard work of wearing braces can be undone, and you didn’t go through all that trouble and expense for your teeth to move, did you? ...

Why choose Invisalign?

Invisalign allows you to transform your smile discreetly and comfortably using a series of virtually invisible custom-made aligners to gradually straighten your teeth without the need for metal wires or brackets. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth and is worn for two to three weeks at a time...

Why choose Incognito (Lingual) braces?

The Incognito™ brace is the very latest advance in invisible orthodontics and its gold brackets are custom-made to fit onto the inside (lingual) surface of your teeth, making it completely invisible.  It offers all the benefits of a fixed brace giving you the best possible results and its low profile...

Why choose ceramic brackets?

Ceramic braces are a clear alternative to metal braces using clear tooth coloured brackets. The advantage of these brackets are that they are less noticeable, which means you can smile with confidence. Ceramic brackets are a great choice for both adults and children. The wires that are used to bring...

Why do I need to wear a gumshield?

When playing contact sports it’s really important to wear a gumshield to protect your teeth and it is even more important to wear one whilst you have fixed braces on.   A knock to the mouth with metal brackets in the mouth can result in a nasty injury.  We stock gumsheilds...

What if I play a wind instrument and wear fixed braces?

If you play a wind instrument you might be worried how a fixed orthodontic brace might affect how you play.  This blog tells you what steps you can take to help you through orthodontic treatment whilst still playing your favourite instrument! The Effect it May have on Your Performance First...

Not just for teenagers

Teenagers still make up a large proportion of our patient intake, partly because it can be easier to move the teeth into a different position whilst we are still growing.