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For many, the word ‘braces’ drudges up memories of awkward teenage years wearing traditional, metal orthodontic braces and often these memories make some adults cringe when they hear that they need braces by their dentist. Thankfully, the stigma of braces no longer applies, and more and more adults are opting for modern, orthodontic treatment.

You may have heard of the eating restrictions needed for traditional braces, for example cutting up large pieces of meat and avoiding chewing gum etc, but as Invisalign is a state-of-the-art alternative to braces, the restrictions are different.

Making the decision to have dental implants can be a life changing investment. Implants allow you to enjoy the food you love without any discomfort or trouble and preserve your quality of life by being able to smile and speak without feeling self-conscious. So, after such an investment in yourself, how do you ensure the longevity of your implants and how do you take care of them immediately after treatment but also day-to-day for years to come?

The advancements in orthodontic treatment over the last decade have meant that more discreet orthodontic options are now available, such as clear aligner systems like Invisalign. Aligners quickly rose in popularity, however, over the past few years there has also been a rise in at-home aligner treatment heavily promoted across the Internet, television and even TFL tube adverts!

Amalgam has been the go-to material to use to treat cavities for over 150 years. Although amalgam fillings (silver coloured) are durable, dentistry has come a long way in the last few decades and so more patients are opting for composite fillings (white coloured) to restore their smile. Why? Here are 5 reasons…

Now many of us are back at the office, you may have noticed yourself slipping back into old workplace habits. Having a piece of cake or biscuit that your colleague brought in or celebrating someone’s birthday with sugar laden treats may be fun and morale boosting, however, can have a detrimental effect on the oral health and general wellbeing if it’s all too often.

Wake up, brush your teeth, shower, breakfast, rush to work, eat lunch at your desk, meetings, leave work, dinner, squeeze in a gym session and finally bed! Repeat until the weekend. Sound familiar? If not, perhaps switch the gym session for a TV show binge!

Traditional braces and teeth straightening were once only considered for severe crowding and misaligned teeth, however with rise of cosmetic dentistry and the invention of the virtually invisible braces, people seeking ways to improve both major and minor crowding have sky-rocketed in the last decade!

You’ve probably heard of the words ‘plaque’ and ‘tartar’ when you’ve come in to see us (we hope anyway!) and you might know that neither are particularly desirable, but what exactly are they? Arming yourself with the facts can help you care for your teeth.

Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery corrects and treats imbalances of the jaws, facial bones and teeth, which can often cause a strain when it comes to talking, chewing and other day to day activities.