As you will be aware, we have followed instructions from NHS England and closed the practice for all routine care. We advise continuing to wear retainers to make sure your teeth don’t move back out of place – please aim to wear them for 12 hours every night if you are at all in doubt. … Continue reading Retainers
READ MOREPreventing Orthodontic Problems
It is even more important than usual to look after your teeth and braces well. If you do this, we will still be able to help you get a beautiful smile at the end of your brace treatment. Toothbrushing Fixed braces (train tracks) should be cleaned after each time you eat – at least 3 … Continue reading Preventing Orthodontic Problems
READ MOREInformation about Coronavirus
The NHS in England and Wales, and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. Check online at gov.uk or nhs.uk for advice on … Continue reading Information about Coronavirus
READ MORESix Month Smiles and Inman Aligners
More adult patients have been enquiring about quick treatments recently, wanting a simple improvement in their smile. This has come about because of the increased awareness of techniques such as Six Month Smiles and Inman Aligners, which claim shorter treatment times. These systems are mostly used by general dentists who have minimal postgraduate training in … Continue reading Six Month Smiles and Inman Aligners
READ MOREWe’ve invested in 3D Scanning Technology
Traditionally, patients having orthodontic assessments needed to have impressions (moulds) taken of their teeth. These are unpopular, as they are messy and can cause gagging. We have therefore invested in Trios 3D scanner technology and are rolling this our across our practices. We are now among the first orthodontists in the country to be working … Continue reading We’ve invested in 3D Scanning Technology
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