The simple answer to that question is no. Orthodontics requires a level of expertise and skill that is not taught at dental school to undergraduates. Many dentists do dabble in orthodontics and some are as good as those that have gone on to take further training and examinations in order to become ‘specialists’ in orthodontics, […]
Some people never take the step towards finding out about having straighter teeth as they are worried about how long orthodontic treatment takes. Like a fine wine, some things are worth waiting for, and although I would love to magically straighten teeth (like Hermione!), there is no shortcut when it comes to braces. It takes […]
Many of us have grown up watching our school friends wearing braces and assume that once we get past the age of 18 there is nothing that can be done about the position of the teeth. Interestingly, many adults notice that their teeth get more crooked with age and may not have needed a brace […]
urprisingly, this is a stumbling block for a lot of patients. As orthodontists, we are asking a lot for patients to take our word for it. Not just the financial investment, but the time and perceived discomfort involved as well. Some patients ask us “will it work?”. What they really mean is “what if it […]
It’s a common question I get asked by patients, and perhaps for some people the reason why they decide not to go ahead with treatment. It’s natural to fear something that could cause us pain and to actively avoid it. Let me reassure you, although for most people there is a little discomfort the first […]
One of the great things about being a healthcare professional is knowing there is always something you can help with, or someone you can help. Whether it’s dispensing advice about smoking cessation or oral health, or just helping out a patient with their braces, we can make a real difference to a person’s well being. […]
It’s official – winter is over and spring has definitely sprung. Grass verges are showing the first smattering of daffodils, lambs are gambolling in the fields and the sun is shining. It seems that the winter doldrums are now being swept away and everyone is embracing the start of renewal and change. Like the hibernating […]
When I was a young girl, I thought that one day (when I was all grown up) that I would know everything I needed to know. Indeed, during my late teens I knew everything, and my parents knew nothing. As I got older and probably wisely, I realised several things. Firstly, we are all slightly […]
I was searching on You Tube the other day and came across a video that said “what your orthodontist doesn’t want you to know”. Intrigued I sallied forth to watch said video. The video featured a very pretty young lady with, from what I could see, moderate crookedness of her teeth, especially the lower ones. […]
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