3 problems you might have with your retainers on your wedding day and how to avoid them
What better way to celebrate your big day than with a big, beautiful smile? For many brides and grooms, fixing crooked or misaligned teeth can rank high in their wedding prep — and if you leave yourself enough time, it’s more than achievable. But even if you decide to tackle a troublesome smile with, say, […]
5 problems you might have with retainers
Once you’ve achieved your new smile with Invisalign, the next step is to maintain it. That’s why you’ll be encouraged to use a retainer to prevent your freshly aligned teeth from moving out of position. Like your Invisalign aligners, retainers are made of durable, clear plastic. They’re custom-fit to your smile and require a bit of […]
Problems Invisalign can and can’t fix
Invisalign has come a long way since it was first introduced. In those early days, the clear plastic aligners were seen as a discreet way of straightening crooked teeth and not much else. But thanks to years of fine-tuning and innovation, Invisalign is now a market-leading system that more than holds its own when compared […]
Invisalign problems – answered
nvisalign remains one of the most popular orthodontic treatments around. Discreet, easy-to-use, and suitable for adults and teens alike, there are plenty of benefits to enjoy. But this doesn’t mean they’re completely immune from criticism. Some patients have problems with Invisalign, which can make sticking to a treatment plan more challenging. For instance, some dislike the number […]
The biggest problem with DIY Aligners
Imagine you could skip the hassle of visiting a specialist orthodontist and instead achieve a picture-perfect smile at home — would you do it? A lot of people are trying to make this dream a reality thanks to an upsurge in online aligner companies like SmileDirectClub. In fact, many of these companies promise straighter teeth in […]
6 ways to look after your teeth after lockdown
In lockdown or during self-isolation, the days can blend and certain things end up taking a back seat. A healthy diet and exercise are the obvious victims of being housebound, but we’ve also seen complacency set in when it comes to good oral hygiene. In fact, a report back in August 2020 found that only 1 in 8 […]
How to clean your retainer
Once you’ve finished your Invisalign treatment, we’ll encourage you to use a retainer to prevent your new smile from shifting out of shape. Like Invisalign aligners, retainers are made of durable, clear plastic, and custom-fit to your smile. And just as you did with your aligners, you need to take care of your retainers to avoid […]
11 Invisalign myths debunked by specialist orthodontists
Over the years, we’ve straightened countless smiles, fixed thousands of bites, and aligned even the most crooked teeth, all using the innovative Invisalign treatment method. So it’s fair to say that what we don’t know about Invisalign isn’t worth knowing. And in that time, we’ve heard all of the tall tales, misconceptions, and downright lies associated with these clear […]
Is worth going private for your teens realignemnt
In recent years the process for NHS orthodontic treatment has changed. Not as many teenagers are now eligible for treatment on the NHS as they were previously. More and more parents are making the decision to go private for their teen’s realignment treatment. Though this obviously means they will need to make a financial investment […]
Invisalign vs online aligners – what’s the difference?
As far as orthodontic treatment goes, clear aligners are relatively new. This popular method for straightening misaligned teeth without relying on brackets and wires has only been available for around 20 years. To put that in perspective, traditional braces were first invented way back in 1819 by French dentist Christophe-Francois Delabarre. And over the past […]