Lies You Might Have Heard About Getting Braces as an Adult As a dentists, orthodontists and Platinum Invisalign Providers, we’re all too familiar with the common misconceptions and myths about getting braces as an adult, which is why we’ve decided to put a few to rest… Adult braces are more painful Truthfully, wearing braces is … Read more
Fixed Braces or Aligners? What’s Best in Terms of Costs, Effectiveness & Treatment Length If you want to realign or straighten your teeth, then there’s no doubt you’ve considered removable braces (clear aligners). You’ll prefer that they’re faster, more comfortable, require fewer dental visits and are more discreet. Still, if you’re serious about straightening your … Read more
Straighten Teeth Invisibly With the stigma of metal braces still present, invisible brace options have become a popular treatment choice with adults because they are not only more discreet but also faster. Whether it’s white fixed braces or clear aligners, invisible devices have revolutionised the orthodontic market. They make it possible for patients to straighten … Read more
Price Guide For All Adult Brace Types in the UK Braces are most commonly prescribed to patients experiencing overbite issues, overcrowding and other bite conditions. Whilst you can live with conditions like an overbite, letting it go untreated has been known to cause serious consequences to the teeth, mouth and overall health. Therefore, it’s best … Read more
Can You Get Braces on The NHS Over 18? Free braces vs paid options. Adults are usually not eligible for brace treatments on the National Health Service (NHS). This is because any type of brace treatment for adults is considered to be cosmetic in nature and the NHS does not cover the cost of cosmetic … Read more
Is there a right age to get braces? Brace treatment can essentially be done at any age as soon as you have permanent teeth. Innovative orthodontic solutions now mean that the majority of people regardless of age can have teeth straightening treatments. These include inconspicuous braces and clear braces. Brace treatment involves components like a … Read more
Can You Straighten Teeth without Braces? As the conventional method for straightening teeth with braces has always been the traditional way to fix crooked and uneven smiles, little is known of other, faster cosmetic procedures that have the exact same power. Patients exhibiting bite issues, misaligned teeth, large gaps or overcrowded teeth in the past … Read more
What’s better: Veneers or braces? One of the most common questions our expert orthodontists and cosmetic dentists receive is “which is better – veneers or braces?” A difficult question to answer simply, it entirely relies on your unique orthodontic condition and the amount of time you are willing to commit to a procedure. Both procedures … Read more
A person’s smile is a very important asset and it influences almost every aspect of life from how you feel about yourself to how others feel about you and hence how you interact and communicate with each other. It is almost the catalyst to a chain reaction on how you live your life. Smiling has … Read more
What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is a sub-speciality of dentistry devoted to realigning crooked teeth to improve the appearance and the treatment of improper bites (malocclusions). What causes improper bites? Malocclusions result from irregularities in the positioning of teeth, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Why have orthodontic treatment? Orthodontic treatment is carried out primarily to improve the … Read more
