What Is Wax For Braces & How To Use It: A Complete Guide
Have you ever wondered why dentists give a pack of wax to their patients just after bonding braces to their teeth? If you have also received a box of orthodontic wax from your orthodontist and you’re wondering what it is used for, then this blog is for you. So, continue reading to learn more about […]
What Causes Crooked Teeth And How To Straighten Them?
`Having crooked teeth is not a disease but can significantly affect your dental and physical health, facial aesthetics, and self-esteem. In fact, improvement in one’s smile and self-confidence are among the driving factors for people in the UK to seek dental treatment. According to a survey of 1000 Brits, over 76% responded that they wanted […]
Age & Orthodontics: It’s Never Too Late For A Beautiful Smile
Perfectly aligned and healthy teeth not only help improve one’s smile but can also boost one’s self-esteem. In a recent survey carried out in the UK, 93% of the respondents showed that having a beautiful smile and optimally aligned teeth would improve their self-confidence. But how can one enjoy an attractive smile if they have […]
What Causes Crooked Top Teeth And How To Straighten Them?
A smile is only as appealing as the shape, colour, and appearance of one’s teeth – especially the front ones. This is because the front teeth are visible whenever one opens their mouth for speaking or smiling. An American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey showed that people with straight and pearly white teeth are perceived […]
What Are The Benefits Of Straight Teeth?
We all know that straight, perfectly aligned teeth make us look beautiful and improve our smile. But what many people don’t know is that there are several other benefits of having straighter teeth. What are those benefits? We will discuss this in this blog. So, continue reading to learn why it is important to have […]
What Is The Best Age To Have Braces?
Crooked and misaligned teeth affect not only one’s smile and facial aesthetics but also one’s chewing and speech efficiency. Unfortunately, the incidence of tooth misalignment has increased significantly in the UK over the years. The NHS estimates that over one-third of British kids need orthodontic treatment. Despite the increased demand for orthodontic treatment, many are […]
When Should I Take My Child To The Orthodontist?
Did you know that tooth misalignment not only affects the facial aesthetics of kids but can also have a significant impact on their quality of life? According to a research study, children with misaligned teeth are 1.7 times more likely to have an impaired quality of life than those with properly aligned teeth. So, parents […]
Is Orthodontics For You? – Finding The Best Treatment For Your Teeth
Has your dentist recently told you that you need orthodontic treatment, and you are confused about which treatment option would be best for you? Are you thinking about orthodontic treatment but unsure whether it would be suitable for you? If the answer to the above questions is yes, this blog is for you. This blog […]
How our orthodontic service is changing: advice for patients
We are looking forward to welcoming back our patients as soon as we can. The way that we will be running our service will be different for the foreseeable future. Our two key principles are : Staff and patients are kept safe when on the premises. Patients are given appointments in order of priority. We […]
Corona virus : what it means for your orthodontic treatment
This is how corona virus is affecting our patients who are about to or are in the middle of orthodontic treatment at Cleveland Orthodontics.
