All posts tagged Orthodontics

Orthodontic Appliances - Retainers

Orthodontic Appliances – Retainers

Once orthodontic treatment has been completed, (and records have been updated including final impressions for study models) and the ideal occlusion and appearance have been achieved, it is vital that all patients go through a period of retention in order …

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Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

When a fixed Orthodontic appliance is fitted the time spent in the dental chair will be considerably longer than when having removable Orthodontic appliances

Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Removable Orthodontic Appliances

In order for removable orthodontic appliances to be made an impression or impressions will have to be taken. The impression is then disinfected and packaged and is sent,

Orthodontic Procedures

Orthodontic Procedures – Consultation

If a decision has been made to consider having orthodontic treatment (not using invisible appliances) many patients will want to know what kind of

Invisible Orthodontic Appliance

Invisible Orthodontic Appliances

There has been a fair amount of press, thanks to various celebrities, about the use of invisible orthodontic appliances in recent years. There are two main company’s who

Orthodontic Treatment

What types of Orthodontic treatment are there?

Orthodontic Treatment - There are three main types of orthodontic appliances, each of which do a different job; Removable appliances - these can be put in and taken out

Orthodontics

Why is Orthodontics Needed?

Orthodontics is used to correct the position of teeth and jaws, and aims to create ideal (class I) occlusion, it also aims to create the most effective functionality

Orthodontics

What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontic treatment is basically concerned with correcting and changing the position of teeth to achieve better function and appearance, this is generally achieved by the use of braces.