Retainers After Treatment

Transforming your smile Invisable day-to-day living with beautiful results Now that you have had your retainer fitted you may have some questions you would like answered.  What is a retainer? All patients need to wear retainers after treatment. They can either be removable or fixed to the teeth. Your orthodontist will advise you which retainer […]

Post Operative Implant Care

Post Operative Care for the Implant Patient

Live Life Smiling Important advice to aid the healing process This guide is designed to offer advice after your implants have been placed. By carefully following this advice, you will enhance the healing process and reduce any complications. Pain Take paracetamol + ibuprofen x 1 tab each together every 6 hours for 48 hours after […]

Post Operative Extraction

Post Operative Extraction Instructions

Live Life Smiling It’s essential to follow these instructions After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. In order to avoid the clot being lost, we would ask you to follow the instructions below: Avoid exercise for several hours.  Ideally rest by sitting […]

Invisalign for Children

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Live Life Smiling Specific device designed for younger children Invisalign First is an orthodontic treatment device designed specifically for young children aged 6-12.  As well as correcting issues with arch development and expansion it is also used to improve tooth crowding and spacing, tooth protrusions – all contributing to the overall appearance of a child’s smile. […]

Invisalign for Teenagers

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Live Life Smiling Invisable day-to-day living with beautiful results Invisalign Teen works in the same way as adult Invisalign adult treatment.  Using transparent custom-moulded aligners to gently move teeth. However, the treatment has been specifically designed for teenagers with special features including blue wear-indicators to help your orthodontist, you, and your teenager to gauge wear […]

Fixed Brace Treatment

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Live Life Smiling A Fixed Brace can be used to straighten teeth Are you are thinking about having orthodontic treatment as an adult? You might have some questions you would like to ask your orthodontist. A fixed brace can be used to straighten crooked teeth like these:    

Lingual Fixed Appliance

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Live Life Smiling Braces that are fitted behind the teeth Braces fitted behind the teeth are described as lingual, from lingua, the Latin word for tongue. They are hidden on the inside of the teeth, they are most often worn by adult private patients who want their teeth straightened but don’t want to be seen […]

How to look after your Fixed Braces

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Live Life Smiling Ensure that you read this vital information Oral Hygiene Brace Care & Emergency Advice – it is VERY IMPORTANT that you read these instructions to maintain a healthy mouth, reduce your treatment time and reduce the risk of permanent staining on your teeth. Brushing Instructions Brush 3 times a day. Brush teeth for 3 […]

Invisalign for Adults Treatment

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Live Life Smiling Invisable day-to-day living with beautiful results Invisalign’s portfolio of innovative treatments fixes a large range of teeth straightening issues: from overcrowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, crossbites to overbites and underbites. There are 5 different types of Invisalign treatments, depending on the severity of your teeth. Invisalign Full Full treatment for children and […]

Orthodontic Treatment – Risks

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Live Life Smiling Invisable day-to-day living with beautiful results If you are thinking of having orthodontic treatment, you will need to know about the benefits and risks. You may want to ask some questions before you decide whether to go ahead. What is orthodontic treatment? Orthodontic treatment usually involves wearing braces. Orthodontic treatment may involve […]