While straight and beautifully aligned teeth can do wonders for your self-confidence, very few people are endowed with a naturally straight smile. Many people experience mild to severe misalignment. Minor teeth misalignments can often be corrected with cosmetic restorations like veneers or bonding. However, these only mask the disfiguration without fixing the underlying issue. While…

Traditional braces have never been an easy option to straighten your teeth, given the restrictions on eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. Not to mention the discomfort of having wires in your mouth all the time whose presence is always felt; braces were always a method people chose out of sheer lack of alternatives. Enter Invisible…

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Smiling is usually the antidote to stress, but for many people, it is the cause of it. In fact, feeling self-conscious about our teeth is cited as the main reason only a third of us are willing to pose with our mouths open in photographs. Crooked teeth or teeth that are discoloured tend to be the…

Braces are orthodontic dental devices that help correct the alignment of the teeth and the positioning of the bite. Usually, young teenagers get dental braces for early intervention to correct teeth misalignments and improper bites. But if you’re an adult looking to get braces, it’s never too late! So how do you know when you…

If people think of the most awkward phase of their lives, an image of themselves in traditional metal braces might pop up in their minds. Not everyone must have liked wearing metal brackets and wires on their teeth and those being visible every time, they opened their mouth. Getting your braces readjusted, every time can…

We all dream of a smile that's perfect, a gleaming set of straight teeth. In fact, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK. They want to enjoy the many benefits of having perfectly aligned teeth, such as: Improved appearance - many people feel their…

Clear aligners or clear braces as they are commonly called, are arguably one of the most popular orthodontic options for teens and adults looking to straighten their teeth. The treatment involves a series of clear plastic aligners which are worn over the teeth, a little like a mouthguard. These exert pressure to the teeth to gradually move…

Your dentist has just told you that you need braces, and you dread the thought of sporting a metal mouth for the next year or more. The combination of repeated orthodontic visits and the sheer expense of teeth straightening can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news; it doesn't need to be this way. Thanks…

Whether you opt for clear aligners or fixed braces, you’ll no doubt be glad to have finished treatment and are now sporting a straighter smile that you can be proud of. However, this isn’t the end of the story. You will still need to wear a device known as a retainer. Like orthodontic braces or…