By Orthodontic Gallery on Cosmetic dentistry and Orthodontics. Orthodontics vs Cosmetic Dentistry If you’ve been looking to improve your smile you’ll no doubt have realised that there are a wide range of solutions available. You can achieve a brighter smile with the help of professional teeth whitening, replace missing teeth with dental implants, and remodel misshapen teeth…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Orthodontics and Invisalign. What is Invisalign? When scrolling through social media, you may have noticed a number of adverts for orthodontic solutions such as clear aligners and invisible braces. Don’t be fooled by the imitators; Invisalign was the first to create this groundbreaking innovation in teeth-straightening technology and it remains the…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Orthodontics, Invisalign and Types of Braces Which Braces Should I Choose? Deciding which type of braces to choose can seem like a daunting task, but it is not something you need to do alone. In fact, at Orthodontic Gallery, we encourage anyone considering Orthodontic treatment to come and see us for a…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Braces and Orthodontics. Before You Get Braces Getting braces is an exciting endeavor, but before you take the leap there are a few things to consider and check off your list. At Orthodontic Gallery we’ve got you covered. We offer Free Video and In-Practice Consultations with a treatment coordinator. Our friendly…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Brace After Care and Dental Hygiene. Taking Care of Your Braces So you’ve had your braces fitted, you’re one step closer to your dream straight smile. But now you need to take care of them. Your commitment to maintaining your braces is the key to ensuring you achieve successful results from…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Malocclusion and Oral Hygiene. What is a Malocclusion? Malocclusion, is a condition in which the teeth and jaws are misaligned. Misalignment can occur in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Misaligned teeth can lead to an uneven bite that affects chewing and speaking abilities. Misaligned teeth can also cause overcrowding…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Direct-To-Consumer Braces and Orthodontics At-Home Braces vs In Practice Teeth Straightening Direct-to-consumer or at-home braces have grown in popularity as people seek an easy and discreet way to straighten their teeth. But can these at-home aligners offer the same level of safety and efficacy that in practice, qualified Orthodontists provide? With…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Fixed Braces and Oral Hygiene. Keeping Your Braces Clean Taking care of your oral hygiene is always important, but it is even more so when you have braces. When wearing braces, tiny bits of food can become trapped between the brackets and wires on your teeth and if these are not…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Lingual Braces and Orthodontics. Lingual braces are a a discreet alternative to traditional fixed braces that are fitted and hidden behind your teeth. Lingual braces have come a long way since their invention in the 70s. What was once considered bulky and not at all effective is now one of the…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Diastema and Orthodontics. What is a Diastema? A diastema is a gap between two teeth, commonly the upper central incisors, however a gap between two teeth can occur between any teeth. In this blog we will look at the treatment of a diastema caused by an oversized labial frenum (the tissue…