Swollen Gums with Braces: Causes and Treatments
When wearing dental braces for the first time, you may have found that your gums appear red, swollen and inflamed. This can often happen as braces slowly adjust and move your teeth over time. However, it can be a cause for concern …
The Dangers of Fake Braces
Wearing fake braces, also known as cosmetic braces or DIY braces, is an emerging “cool” trend among teens and twenty-somethings. Essentially, fake braces are look-alike appliances that imitate the appearance of real orthodontic braces. They are often colourful and in the shape …
How to Use Dental Wax for Braces
Braces are a popular choice for people of any age looking to get a perfect smile. When the new braces are first applied, you may experience some minor discomfort caused by the wires rubbing on the soft tissues of your mouth. Thankfully, …
Dental Erosion: Symptoms and Treatment
Dental erosion is the loss of tooth enamel caused by the acids we eat and drink, or sometimes from acids coming up from your stomach. Enamel is the thin yet very strong protective layer of the tooth, which protects them from excessive …
How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces: A Guide to Keeping Your Braces Clean
Getting a new pair of braces is guaranteed to change up some of your daily routines. On top of changing your diet to better accommodate your newfound dental appliances, you’re going to have to change the way you brush your teeth. This …
Why Teeth Move After Braces & How to Prevent It
Are your teeth moving back to their old position after braces? Don’t worry. It’s a common problem, which can be corrected at our orthodontic clinic. Not many people know it, but teeth are constantly shifting ever so slightly throughout our lives due …
What to Expect When Adjusting Your Braces
When getting your braces adjusted at regular intervals by your orthodontist, most patients will feel sore for anywhere from a few hours to a few days after. In this article we’ll cover why your braces need to be adjusted, how often you …
Differences Between Orthodontists and Other Types of Dentists
Orthodontists, Dentists, Prosthodontists, Endodontists, Periodontists and Cosmetic Dentists are all strongly linked since they all work hard to improve patients’ oral health. Although they all specialise in oral healthcare and share many things in common, they all actually work in very different …
What is Palatal Expansion?
Palatal expansion is a common orthodontic procedure where the palate (roof of the mouth) is widened. The purpose of palatal expansion is to widen narrow palates and correctly align the upper teeth and jaw. This treatment is best completed before the jaw …
What is a Deep Overbite? Causes & Treatments
A small overbite is normal. However, when it is too big, it can become a problem. A deep overbite is not just an aesthetic issue (patients may be embarrassed about their smile or the appearance of their jaw), but it also causes …
How Much are Braces? Cost of Different Types of Braces in the UK
Due to technological advances within the orthodontics and dentistry industry over the past few years, there are more and more options that allow people to straighten their misaligned or crooked teeth. Your teeth are uniquely yours, so choosing a brace to rectify …
Different Types of Retainers: Pros and Cons
Getting a retainer is a common part of orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist will advise you on which retainer they think is best for your situation. However, learning more about them can help you understand their importance, and as a result, make them …
The Unstoppable Rise of Clear Aligners
Over the last decade, there has been an astonishing rise in orthodontic patients using clear aligners to correct their teeth. At Hampstead Orthodontic Practice, we know all too well how popular this type of treatment is and one thing’s for certain is …
How to Close a Gap Between Your Front Teeth
Having a gap between your front teeth can be a difficult experience to overcome. On top of having an impact on your appearance and self-confidence, this orthodontic issue can be devastating to your overall oral health. In this article, we will guide …
How to Clean and Care for Your Invisible Aligners
Invisible aligners are a great way to correct and straighten your teeth. However, due to their removable nature, they do require a different kind of maintenance than your typical braces. In this article, we will guide you through how to clean and …
Invisalign vs Traditional Braces: Which is Better?
For centuries, metal braces were the only option for patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Now, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Innovations in orthodontics have allowed us more choice than ever when it comes to selecting our preferred treatments. But with …
How to Fix an Underbite Without Surgery
An underbite is not just an aesthetic problem affecting your self-esteem. Left untreated, it can also lead to health problems like chronic headaches, speaking and eating difficulties, jaw pain and tooth decay from excessive wear of your tooth enamel. But just because …
Your Guide to Adult Braces: Types, Benefits, Costs
With all the advancements in modern orthodontics, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what type of adult braces you’ll get. It’s no wonder that more and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment. Over the years we have …
What Foods to Eat and Avoid with Braces
It can be difficult figuring out what you can and can’t eat when you have braces. A lot of the foods and drinks you previously consumed can now damage the brackets and wires of your newfound braces. To help make life easier …
4 Facts Parents Should Know About Braces for Children
Do you know enough about oral health to protect your children from dental issues? According to The Independent, recent studies convey that millions of UK parents are jeopardizing their children’s oral health with their lack of dental care knowledge. Research highlights that …
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