What to Expect: Orthodontic Checkups & Evaluations
Whether you have braces or Invisalign, you will have to pay periodic visits to your orthodontist’s office throughout your treatment process, so that your orthodontist can monitor your progress.
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What To Do About Lip & Cheek Irritation
Here are a few ideas and products that will help you cope with the lip and cheek irritation you experience at the start of your orthodontic treatment.
The Importance of Healthy Primary Teeth
Healthy primary teeth play an important role in the healthy development of children. They allow them to chew and digest their food efficiently, and contribute significantly to their oral development as they grow up.
What Constitutes an Orthodontic Emergency?
There's normal, day-to-day discomfort associated with wearing braces, and then there are true orthodontic emergencies. But how do you differentiate the two? We'd like to shed some light on this question here, and let you know what you should do if you do have an emergency.
Caring for Your Teeth After Braces
The day your braces come off is exciting! But just because they're off, doesn't mean you're done with treatment! Here's what to do after your braces come off to keep your new smile straight and healthy.
The Benefits of Invisalign
The prospect of the aesthetic issues that come along with wearing braces can be a bit disheartening for both teens and adults. With Invisalign, you can straighten your teeth without that obvious ‘braces’ look.
Books About Braces - 'The Braces Journal' by Dan Price
Now and then, we like to share books and other media related to wearing braces, and orthodontics in general. This week, we’re excited to share the fun and interactive ‘The Braces Journal’ by Dan Price.
Sports Mouth Guards for Braces
For our Surrey patients with braces, there are few pieces of equipment more important than a sports mouth guard.
Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit
Thumb sucking is a perfectly natural and healthy behaviour in small children, but if a children continues to suck his or her thumb when the permanent teeth start growing in, they may be a risk of developing teeth misalignment.
What Does an Orthodontic Assistant Do?
When you visit Guildford Orthodontic Centre in Surrey for the first time, the orthodontic assistant will be one of the first people you’ll meet.