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Do Braces Hurt?

5th February 2019

For many patients, there is a fear of the unknown when it comes to braces. Let us reassure you, orthodontics is by its very nature is one of the more gentle branches of dentistry, there are no injections or needles or numbing. Your first consultation will be completely pain-free, your orthodontist will examine and measure your…

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Why is there an NHS waiting list?

8th January 2019

Your child has had their consultation and you’re keen to start their treatment but the reception tells you “You’ve joined the waiting list, we’ll be in touch to book the next appointments”.  The world of NHS dental contracts often leaves our patients asking us why they can’t start their NHS orthodontic treatment immediately.  We understand…

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Jaw Surgery

6th December 2018

If you’d like to straighten your teeth but have been told you need Jaw Surgery to get your desired result, you’re most likely wondering why. You may or may not have noticed that there is a discrepancy between your jaws? For ideal function, health and aesthetics your top and bottom jaw should fit together like…

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Pros and Cons of Lingual Braces

5th November 2018

Lingual braces are traditional fixed braces that are fitted behind your teeth. While we consider them to be a  relatively new innovation, they were actually invented in the 1970s by two orthodontists simultaneously; one was based in Japan and the other in the United States. Their early design was quite bulky and initially not even…

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What can I expect with Invisalign®?

20th September 2018

Your Invisalign treatment will begin with a Specialist Orthodontic consultation. We ask for the £40 consultation fee to be paid when booking to secure your appointment. This is fully refundable if you let us know you can’t make it within 24 hours. During your consultation, we’ll examine your smile, and take a large X-ray of all of…

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How fast are fast braces?

13th March 2018

  We very much live in an instant, ‘I’d like it yesterday’ kind of world – where everyone wants fast braces and an instant smile makeover. So how fast are fast braces really? And what does fast braces mean for you?  In truth, you’ll need to see a specialist orthodontist to get an accurate estimate…

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