How Straight Teeth Affect Your Self Confidence
If you have misaligned teeth, you may sometimes feel self-conscious about your smile. Orthodontics can help!
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What is ‘Phase I’ Orthodontic Treatment?
When children are still young and their teeth, jaws, and mouths are still growing and developing, there is an opportunity for an orthodontist to identify issues that may become more serious problems later on, and begin to treat them straight away. This type of treatment is called Phase I (or early interventive) treatment.
Taking Good Pictures with Braces
Taking a good picture can be a bit tricky, and doing it with braces can be even more so. Try the following tip and ideas to take a better picture while wearing braces.
What Your Orthodontist Needs to Know About Your Medical History
The first time you visit our office, we’ll ask you to fill out a complete medical and dental history form. Here, you can read about what we need to know, and why we need to know it!
Does Orthodontic Treatment Hurt?
Everyone is different, and has different levels of sensitivity to pain. Orthodontic treatment can sometimes be uncomfortable, but don’t worry! It’s all part of the process, and doesn’t usually last for long.
Talking with Braces
One of the difficulties many of our patients at Guildford Orthodontics face when they first get their braces is trouble talking. Here are some tips to help you get used to talking while wearing braces!
How Exactly Do Braces Work?
While a lot of people wear braces, not everyone really understands the ins and outs of how they work.
Preparing for Your Orthodontic Consultation
Before your first orthodontics appointment, there are some things patients can do to get ready that will help during the initial consultation.
How Bite Problems (Malocclusion) are Corrected With Orthodontics
Many people have some degree of malocclusion. Usually, it isn't serious enough to correct; however, in severe cases orthodontic care should be sought out.
Improving Your Oral Health Routines
By making just a few easy changes to your daily routine, and giving yourself just a few friendly reminders each day, you can improve your dental hygiene for major health benefits, and a positive step towards a better you.