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What are ceramic braces?

When you think of ceramic, you probably picture plates and bowls, or even bathroom tiles. Orthodontic ceramic braces may not immediately come to mind. But, did you know ceramic has been used in dentistry for decades to make realistic veneers, crowns and bridges? More recently, it’s been used to create tooth coloured brace brackets. Ceramic... Read more »

Orthodontic Emergencies

🚨 Orthodontic Emergencies 🚨 For the safety of our patients, the general public and our staff we have been ordered to cease all routine orthodontics treatment and keep emergencies to certain categories of "emergency". Therefore, during the COVID-19 practice closure, we have created you some short advice videos. If you do not find the answer you're... Read more »

What makes Invisalign better than normal braces?

Traditional braces and their more modern alternative, Invisalign, are both designed to achieve the same goal – straighter teeth. You may be curious; what are the major differences between them. And what makes one better than the other? Though both serve the same purpose Invisalign is emerging as a preferable option for many reasons. Here we explain... Read more »

COVID 19 & Your Orthodontic Appointment

It is with a heavy heart that we have temporarily closed our practice to protect our patients, staff and community from COVID-19. If you already have an appointment scheduled, you will have received a cancellation SMS or email.  Please wait for our team to be in touch to rebook.   If you are an existing patient and... Read more »

Braces for Working Professionals

Gone are the days of braces for just children, preteens and teenagers. We regularly treat adults and most commonly we get enquiries for braces for working professionals. The Daily Mail reported that braces are "TRENDY" and they're the latest "must-have accessory" but we believe that it's not the brace the adults are wanting to sport... Read more »

10 Things Ben Wished He Knew About Invisalign

Ben recently started his Invisalign journey, here’s 10 things he wishes he knew sooner! 1. You can see your result before you start No Obligation. No Fee. ‘Try before you buy!” with a free iTero Scan.  2. Discreet If someone notices that you’re wearing Invisalign, they’re standing too close! Ask them to look up ‘personal…

Brace Aftercare

Having braces fitted is a breeze for some and a difficult for others - so we've written a handy brace aftercare advice to see you through. If you need to see us or to ask a question, then please get in touch right away. Making sure you're comfortable is our priority. As soon as your... Read more »

the power of a smile

It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanour, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed and of course your smile. It’s…

Can wisdom teeth make your other teeth crowded?

Wisdom teeth, or third molars as they used to be called, typically erupt when you’re in your late teens to your early twenties. But to many of us, they’re surplus to requirements, and when they finally do show up they’re nothing but trouble. Then Why Do We Have Them? The third molars would have been useful…

What you need to know before getting braces

Before your braces are fitted You will need to be dentally fit. Which means if you’re not a regular dental attender we’ll ask you to see your general dentist for a check-up before we can fit you with any orthodontic appliance. You’ll need to have a great oral hygiene regime and be prepared to have…