Month: March 2020

Aligned with the times Historically, getting braces was often the cause of a great deal of anxiety and stress for those told they had to have them. Many patients, especially younger ones, dreaded the fateful day when their braces would be installed, due to fears of how the treatment would affect their outward appearance. This often led to those who required orthodontic treatment avoiding seeking it, which, in turn, often led to their teeth developing poorly or crookedly. Today however, there are record numbers of people – from all age…

Rising smiles across the nation Across the country, there are record amounts of people of all ages who are increasingly seeking out the services of a quality, trustworthy and reputable dentist in Richmond, to boost their overall oral health and achieve a healthier looking and longer-lasting smile. Speculation over the reasoning behind this recent spike in dental engagement is generally attributed to the smiles of celebrities, movie stars and musicians constantly in the limelight. These are thought to be having a knock-on effect in pushing those who require treatment to…

In the adult world, a great deal of the day-to-day interactions are based on appearances. Business people look professional and in control in their tailored suits, vets look experienced and clinical in their medical tabards. You wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving your hard-earned money with a business owner who was in scruffy jeans and a leather jacket, would you? Therefore, many adults cringe when they are asked to envision wearing braces; traditional braces are large, metal and far from discreet. Most adults would prefer to live with their misaligned or asymmetrical…

Unless you have trained specifically in orthodontics, navigating it can feel like a bit of a minefield. In modern dental practice, there are numerous different types of braces available and of course, unless you know the difference between type A and type B, they can all appear to be exactly the same. With more adults approaching their dental professionals for orthodontic treatment, the variety of available treatments has widened and now, many dental surgeries are able to offer more advanced and discreet braces; perfectly aligned to adult life, so to…

If there’s one thing that patients with a brace sometimes struggle with it’s keeping their corrective orthodontic device clean. Over time, patients with invisible braces from St John’s Wood, that are poorly maintained, can expect a yellowing or thinning of the brace to appear if it is not looked after properly. It’s something that’s easily avoidable with the right maintenance routine, so with that in mind here are a few tips on how you can make those clear aligners last. Rinse whenever they’re removed Starting off the list we have…