Retention refers to the means by which the teeth are kept in place following the end of orthodontic treatment commonly known as braces.
We now know that this is just as important as the phase when braces are working their magic and moving the teeth into place. With braces becoming ever more popular it is important to understand the role retention has in keeping your new smile looking great and avoiding teeth moving out of place. Continue reading “What is Retention?”
Having a beautiful smile certainly looks great, and who would say no to that. However the benefits of having straight teeth are not just cosmetic. In my 23 years of experience patients want to have straight teeth for a variety of reasons. Having straight teeth impacts on our physical health, mental and emotional well-being and can even have social benefits. Continue reading “Benefits of Having Straight Teeth”
Many of you are using our online booking system. If you are not yet registered and would like to have the convenience of booking at a time that suits you, 24 hours a day, drop us an email and we will be happy to set up an account for you. Continue reading “Book Your Next Visit Online”
Sometimes a tooth can die for reasons such as a decay or trauma from a knock or a fall. Other causes are a deep filling or repeated treatment on a tooth. It can then lead to infection and a risk of the infection spreading and causing more extensive damage leaving little choice but to extract the tooth. Root canal treatment is needed to save an infected tooth and prevent the need for extraction. Continue reading “All You Need To Know About Root Canal Treatment”
We are delighted to introduce you to our new Dental Therapist/Hygienist, Ayesha Asghar. Ayesha has already started with the Practice and is fitting in well. She is available on Fridays to help you look after your teeth and gums. Continue reading “Meet Our New Dental Therapist/Hygienist”
This is a very common question. Many people have missed out on having braces as a child or have had braces and as they have become older their teeth have moved.
In the majority of cases the answer is YES.
Age is no barrier to that beautiful smile.
There are however some things that need to be considered. Continue reading “Can I Have Braces”
