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With one in five of our orthodontic patients over the age of 18, we are often asked 'which braces are the best for adults'? Over the past decade, braces have come a long way, and with more options than ever, it's no wonder why adults are finding orthodontic treatment more (...)
Braces are worth it, and it's not only for aesthetic reasons that our Specialist Orthodontist will tell you that. Braces can actually improve your overall health. The time and effort spent with braces now can save you from cosmetic, structural, and medical problems later. Many people think that braces are (...)
After years of braces treatment to get your child’s teeth perfect and with a straight and beautiful smile, the last thing you need is for wisdom teeth to come along and ruin all that work. For our patients who have braces applied pre-teens or early teens, wisdom teeth don’t really (...)
Braces have come a long way from the days of teenagers living uncomfortably with a mouth full of silver metal braces to straighten teeth. Today’s braces can be clear and are much more comfortable , however there is still some adjustments to a child’s routine that will need to be (...)
Removing teeth is not necessarily part of an orthodontic braces treatment plan. Each person needs to be individually assessed and if extraction is needed, it will be based on their particular treatment. Norwest Orthodontics will always review your treatment extensively as to develop a plan that is most effective and (...)
Wearing braces can have a stigma attached and for many young adults lead to new, unwanted nicknames - brace face, metal mouth etc. So we often hear teens pleading with their parents not to make them get braces, or even adults wanting at great smile but not having to go (...)
What most people don’t realise is that wearing braces for improvement in tooth alignment doesn’t necessarily mean it’s for life. Orthodontic retention is one of most important stages of aligning your teeth, making sure that the improvements you’ve made by wearing braces will remain permanent. After your braces are removed, (...)
To help you understand what we are talking to you about during your orthodontic treatment, we’ve put together a quick list of braces lingo we use and what it means. Braces is the term for the device that we will use to start your orthodontic treatment, and are generally comprised (...)
Building a teenagers self-confidence is all part of creating a positive and well-adjusted young adult, someone who takes pride in their work and is set up to tackle the challenges of teenage years and beyond. One way you can help to grow a teenager’s self-confidence while wearing orthodontic braces is (...)
Your wedding day will be the most memorable day of your life and having beautiful, straight teeth will be part of the picture. Invisalign is the popular choice among brides and grooms who want to completely transform their smile before their big day. If you’re ready for a smile that (...)
