By Orthodontic Gallery on Referrals and Orthodontics. Orthodontist Referral Orthodontists specialise in straightening teeth. At Orthodontic Gallery we are a private only practice so, anyone can visit our Orthodontists for an assessment, you don’t need a referral from your dentist. Of course if your dentist has advised you may need Orthodontic treatment we would welcome…
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By Orthodontic Gallery on Orthodontics, Invisalign and Types of Braces Which Braces Should I Choose? Deciding which type of braces to choose can seem like a daunting task, but it is not something you need to do alone. In fact, at Orthodontic Gallery, we encourage anyone considering Orthodontic treatment to come and see us for a…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Braces and Orthodontics. Before You Get Braces Getting braces is an exciting endeavor, but before you take the leap there are a few things to consider and check off your list. At Orthodontic Gallery we’ve got you covered. We offer Free Video and In-Practice Consultations with a treatment coordinator. Our friendly…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Brace After Care and Dental Hygiene. Taking Care of Your Braces So you’ve had your braces fitted, you’re one step closer to your dream straight smile. But now you need to take care of them. Your commitment to maintaining your braces is the key to ensuring you achieve successful results from…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Malocclusion and Oral Hygiene. What is a Malocclusion? Malocclusion, is a condition in which the teeth and jaws are misaligned. Misalignment can occur in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Misaligned teeth can lead to an uneven bite that affects chewing and speaking abilities. Misaligned teeth can also cause overcrowding…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Fixed Braces and Oral Hygiene. Keeping Your Braces Clean Taking care of your oral hygiene is always important, but it is even more so when you have braces. When wearing braces, tiny bits of food can become trapped between the brackets and wires on your teeth and if these are not…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Diastema and Orthodontics. What is a Diastema? A diastema is a gap between two teeth, commonly the upper central incisors, however a gap between two teeth can occur between any teeth. In this blog we will look at the treatment of a diastema caused by an oversized labial frenum (the tissue…
By Orthodontic Gallery on OrthoGallery for kids and Orthodontics. OrthoGallery for kids! We are excited to introduce our newest Orthodontic treatment option for children, OrthoGallery for kids! If your child is on a long NHS waiting list or has not qualified for NHS treatment, our braces are a great alternative. The Treatment We are offering…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Orthodontics and Retainers. What is an Orthodontic relapse? An Orthodontic relapse is when a patient’s teeth move out of their new alignment and back to their original position after their active Orthodontic treatment. This is usually due patients not wearing their retainers. It is vital to wear your retainers as prescribed…
By Orthodontic Gallery on Orthodontics and Anterior Open Bite. What is an Anterior Open Bite? An anterior open bite refers to a type of Orthodontic malocclusion. This type of malocclusion has no vertical overlap or contact between the anterior incisors. Which, put simply, means the front upper and lower teeth slant outward, so they don’t…
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