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.
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.
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 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.
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.
For our Surrey patients with braces, there are few pieces of equipment more important than a sports mouth guard.
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.
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.
TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) will sometimes be used as part of an orthodontic treatment plan to help make the tooth movement process go more quickly and comfortably.
Most people think of children and teens when they think of orthodontic treatment. But more and more often these days, adults are getting braces, and they have their own set of unique challenges to go with their orthodontic treatment.
Book your first consultation today with our experienced Orthodontists in Surrey.