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What is the Right Age for a Child to Get Braces? 0
Maintaining good oral hygiene is important throughout every stage of life, but never more so than when a child is losing their milk teeth and gaining their adult teeth. Adult teeth stay with us for life, so teaching our children to take care of them and follow a good oral hygiene routine will stand them in good stead for the future and help avoid gum disease and tooth decay.
When these adult teeth arrive, it can be concerning if there are irregularities, they may erupt at skewed angles, some appearing to grow above others, and some can be twisted as they compete for space. In most cases these issues resolve themselves, however, around one-third of children in the UK experience problems that require orthodontic attention, and, in many cases, these issues are inherited.
How do I Know if my Child Needs Braces?
- Mohammad Malik
Tips For Handling Your First Week in Braces 0
Braces are a fantastic piece of orthodontic engineering and can provide you with the smile you always dreamed of. Metal braces, or “train track” braces are traditional braces that consist of small metal brackets which are fitted to the front of your teeth, with a wire running through them, kept in place by a small band which is either elastic or metal.
Other fitted braces include lingual braces and ceramic braces among others and although all are designed dependent on the wearer’s compatibility, all provide different levels of effectiveness and speed of treatment.
If you have just had, or are in the process of having braces fitted, here is a quick guide on what to expect during your first week of wearing them and how to get the best out of your treatment.
- Mohammad Malik
Can I Start Orthodontic Treatment While Pregnant? 0
Once you’ve found out you’re expecting, it seems there are a million things you’re not allowed to do or are too scared to do, just in case, so you may be surprised to hear that getting orthodontic treatment is not one of them.
If you are considering braces and just found out you’re pregnant, or are receiving orthodontic treatment and have discovered you’re pregnant, you can go ahead and invest in your smile or carry on with your care as you were.
- Mohammad Malik
What Are Elastics for Braces? 0
You may have seen these little elastic bands on others wearing braces and wondered what they are and what they do. You may be thinking about getting braces or in the process of undergoing orthodontic treatment and wonder what they are and if you will need them at some stage, so we’ve put together this article to shed some light on these little bands and if they can be of help in your orthodontic journey.
These tiny little elastic bands can be of huge help when it comes to your jaw and teeth alignment and help with things like overbite, underbite, open bite, and crossbite. So, let’s take a further look into how elastics could help you.
- Mohammad Malik
Can I Just Wear My Invisalign at Night? 0
Invisalign is a popular choice when it comes to straightening your teeth and getting the smile you desire. The hidden brace system is easy to use and almost invisible, meaning it’s great for those who simply want to smile without worrying about their braces showing.
For some people, however, the idea of removing or inserting braces in public is a worrying matter, on top of that, remembering to put them back in after eating can feel too much so the question arises, can I just wear my Invisalign overnight?
Before we answer that question, we need to understand how Invisalign works.
- Mohammad Malik
