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Some of the treatments dental practices in London offer include self-ligating braces to eradicate the need for extra ties inside the mouth, which helps alleviate friction inside the mouth and increase comfort. There are also a whole range of less intrusive procedures such as ceramic, lingual and ‘Invisalign’ braces that all provide more subtle ways […]

One thing that has always put people off receiving orthodontic treatment to straighten their crooked teeth has been the length of time previously associated with undergoing such procedures. In the past, orthodontic treatment usually lasted no less than two years up to five years and beyond. That type of commitment was more than enough cause […]

So, you think life starts at 40? You’re sure right. The average life expectancy for a woman is now 81, so at the age of 40 you have over half your life to live! And the fact that we are living longer is only the half of it. People are now looking better. With the […]

Often seen primarily in the mouths of teenagers, for years braces have been seen as a painful and embarrassing dental treatment reserved for children of a certain age and developmental stage. However, more and more people are undergoing teeth straightening treatments later in life, and the truth is braces are an appropriate teeth-straightening and bite-correcting […]

Dental braces are not really that uncommon today; many children and teenagers have braces and those of us lucky enough to have a perfectly aligned smile will most certainly know somebody who was not so fortunate. Today it is not even that uncommon for adults to have braces and even such high profile celebrities as […]

Most people associate orthodontic treatment with teenagers. However, in recent years, there has been a huge increase in the number of adults who have chosen to undergo orthodontic treatment. Why has orthodontic treatment become so popular? There are two main reasons why adult orthodontic treatment has become so popular. The first is the boom in […]

When most people think of cosmetic dental treatments like braces, they think of teenagers. After all, most people have braces fitted when they’re still young enough to get them done on the NHS, despite the uncomfortable and ugly devices they make you wear. But that doesn’t have to mean that you should give up on […]

There’s been many impressive portmanteaus that are successful to this day, take for example, brunch (breakfast and lunch), smog (smoke and fog), motel (motor and hotel) and now – Invisalign.

Most people associate braces with teenagers. However, in recent years the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has increased significantly…

It seems that some people are just plain lucky. Some are good at sports which are in turn regarded as celebrities and then there are some born with naturally straight teeth which have no signs of irregularity present. So, what about the rest of who aren’t so lucky?

When it comes to wearing braces as an adult, it can be hard coming to terms with the fact that people will be able to see what dental work you are having done, and it can leave you feeling demoralized and scared to undergo the necessary treatment.

Orthodontics can help people that have an array of dental problems. Visiting your regular dentist should help keep problems to a minimum, but sometimes, it calls for more specialist treatment. There is also high demand for orthodontics since people are starting to realise that great looking teeth can change someone’s whole appearance.

Orthodontics is increasingly popular with adults for a variety of reasons – more of us are realising how important a good smile is. Simple things like feeling ashamed of crooked front teeth can lead to a lifetime of photo albums consisting of covered mouths or smile-less shots. Many people who have experienced this feeling long for the day when they can flash a big, white, straight smile at the camera. Orthodontics makes that happen. British patients are fast catching up with their American counterparts, where teeth are seen as crucial in how attractive we are. Big, white, beautiful teeth are not things we are born with – orthodontics help make that happen.

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but research shows that others see us as 20% more attractive than we see ourselves. This could be a good thing – if we can believe that we are never as bad as we feel we look! But the reality is, how we feel about ourselves often impacts on how we look. If you have to wear big, metal braces, it can be difficult to psychologically get beyond the self consciousness those braces cause – clear braces offer a much less painful alternative.

Clear braces can help thousands of people who feel too self conscious about wearing braces – so much so that they even avoid visiting their dentist or orthodontist. There are plenty of case studies involving adults who have spent years hiding their smile, feeling ashamed of their teeth or just not 100% happy because they were too self conscious to wear braces as a child or teenager. And it’s not surprising that teens and children felt so embarrassed by the old-style, chunky metal braces known as ‘rail tracks’. New devices, such as clear braces are the new tools of today’s orthodontists.

Wearing braces can seriously damage a person’s self-confidence, whether they’re a teenager or an adult. Knowing that people might be looking more at the metal in your mouth than at you can affect your self-image, and make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Thankfully, a new orthodontic product can put an end to the embarrassment of wearing braces, and any stigma attached to it. Invisalign is a revolutionary set of clear plastic aligners that will give you a fabulous new smile, without anyone knowing you’re receiving treatment.

Ugly metal braces have been the bane of people all around the world, but now it looks like their time could be up. A new trend in orthodontics is gaining popularity in the form of clear aligners that offer users the chance to improve their smile in secret. Unlike metal braces, which you simply can’t miss, Invisalign are practically invisible, and can be removed for functional activities like eating. If you can’t bear the thought of having your life and your self-confidence hindered by metal braces, then join the clear revolution with Invisalign.