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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…

Not only the rich and famous can now afford to get their teeth looking whiter and brighter. You too can give your face an instant glow and more youthful appearance when you get teeth whitening in Bedford. When visiting a dentist or skin clinic that offers dental treatments like teeth whitening, you should feel at ease and be offered at least two options of whitening your teeth. You should also be run through what to expect, how to care for your improved teeth and all your concerns should be discussed.…

Now a common form of cosmetic dentistry, porcelain tooth coverings are not a new idea. Developed in 1928 to temporarily improve the appearance of a Hollywood actor’s teeth, this cosmetic treatment has taken the dental world by storm and is now offered in almost all dental surgeries across the UK. An easy way to instantly improve the colour of teeth by up to 16 shades, this simple cosmetic option is also useful at disguising minor cracks or chips in the teeth, while also acting as a protective barrier against further…

Beneath the surface Many of us suffer from teeth which are crooked or overlapping. Each year, thousands of Britons seek orthodontic treatment of some nature to help improve the straightness and overall health of their smiles. Historically, those who required orthodontic treatment would often have to sacrifice their outward appearance for around twelve months whilst undertaking treatment, and wear headgear and wires which were often largely uncomfortable. Today however, thanks to the availability of treatments such as Invisalign in Weybridge, this has been all but negated, as patients can simultaneously…