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Can braces work for adults?

It is never too late to straighten teeth and adult orthodontics is becoming increasingly popular; with many adults opting for invisible braces or removable braces. Two of the most popular braces treatments for adults include Damon Clear Braces and Invisalign, as both are not an obvious and normal metal braces. (...)

Do genetics play a part with a crooked smile?

Can you really blame Mum or Dad, Gran or Pa for your crooked smile? There are many arguments as to whether or not genetics play a part with a crooked smile. Many external factors attribute to crooked teeth, such as thumb sucking as a child. However genetics can often be (...)

What can you gain from a great smile?

Many don’t believe that changing your smile can have an impact on anything except for changing your looks. The truth is that having a straight smile not only affects you externally, but has a great effect on you internally. Smiling makes you feel happy, even if you don’t feel it (...)

How do you know if you need orthodontic treatment?

There can be a few tell-tale signs indicating that you may need orthodontic treatment. One of the more obvious indications is crooked teeth. However, there are many indicators that are not so apparent. The following signs are those that may show it’s time to see an orthodontist: Crooked teeth or (...)

Are six month braces a quicker fix or just a “quick fix”?

You may have recently heard of the ‘Six month smile’, or ‘Magic Braces’, a braces treatment that claims to straighten teeth in less than six months. This technique simply uses normal conventional metal braces that are then placed on the teeth only for a short time. Because of this there (...)

Different types of braces suited for your smile

One size doesn’t fit all. The only way to determine what braces are best for your smile is by having an initial consultation with a Specialist Orthodontist. There are several types of conventional, clear and invisible brace systems that may be suitable for you. In addition to what physically needs (...)

Want a straight smile for your wedding; without all the fuss?

When searching for an orthodontist for you or your child, it can become quite overwhelming. There are many choices of braces to choose from and it can also be daunting to pick the best orthodontist to visit. To help narrow it down, we have collated a list of top five (...)

Top five questions to ask when choosing an orthodontist

When searching for an orthodontist for you or your child, it can become quite overwhelming. There are many choices of braces to choose from and it can also be daunting to pick the best orthodontist to visit. To help narrow it down, we have collated a list of top five (...)

Braces and facial aesthetics

Braces play a key role in facial aesthetics, specifically in the process to straighten teeth. In addition to straightening teeth, typically a person visits an orthodontist to address the following things in helping improve their facial appearance. To treat overbites To treat underbites To treat overjets (“Buck teeth”) To create (...)

What’s the best age to get braces?

Ideally children as young as seven should be assessed by an Orthodontist. The reason is by this age it is possible to determine if there are likely to be future problems and there are some simple easy preventive measures that can prevent long and difficult treatment later. Two patients of (...)

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