by Natalie Giles | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
One of the most common questions people ask when considering braces is: “Will it hurt?” The thought of discomfort can make some hesitant to start orthodontic treatment, but the good news is that while braces may cause some mild soreness, it’s manageable and temporary....
by Natalie Giles | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog
Orthodontics is used to improve or correct a wide range of dental health concerns. It’s the visible problems that people think of, including crooked and crowded teeth, but braces can sometimes fix the ‘invisible’ problem of impacted teeth. What is an Impacted Tooth?...
by Natalie Giles | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog
Today’s orthodontic patients have choices that patients of 20 years ago didn’t have, and one of those choices is braces vs clear aligners. Back then if you needed braces, there was only one choice. Now the multiple options mean patients need to work through the pros...
by Natalie Giles | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, the aftercare can be just as important as the initial treatment. The last thing you want is for your teeth to move back to their old positions or become crooked in the months or years after your braces have been removed. But how...
by Natalie Giles | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
Patients often ask if they are likely to see stains on their teeth after their braces have been removed. The short answer is no if you follow good oral hygiene and diet. Plaque and food not cleaned from teeth can cause permanent, unsightly marks on any teeth. How...
by Natalie Giles | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog
It’s a common question. People want to know if they need orthodontics for any medical reason or is the treatment purely for cosmetic reasons. Aesthetics is a Big Part of Orthodontics There is no denying that in many cases orthodontics is only related to aesthetics....
by Natalie Giles | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog
Orthodontic treatment is a step-by-step system. While every orthodontic case differs from the next, the journey patients take is quite similar. Here we will walk you through the three phases of orthodontic treatment so you know what to expect at each stage. Phase 1...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
It’s not unusual to sometimes break a wire or bracket when you have braces. There’s nothing to panic about, but you should take action to get your broken braces fixed. Damaged braces can cause discomfort, cuts, and abrasions inside the mouth and, if left unfixed, make...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s a fact of life that appearance has a significant impact on many people’s level of happiness. They can spend hours of their day dwelling on the body parts they aren’t happy about. While they can’t have longer legs or different skin color, teeth are one area which...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Braces can achieve incredible results for patients who would otherwise ensure a lifetime of cosmetic and medical problems. It’s no wonder people want to know how the biomechanics of braces work. So here’s a broken-down version to help you understand the process....
