Sports Mouth Guards for Braces
For our Surrey patients with braces, there are few pieces of equipment more important than a sports mouth guard.
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Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit
Thumb sucking is a perfectly natural and healthy behaviour in small children, but if a children continues to suck his or her thumb when the permanent teeth start growing in, they may be a risk of developing teeth misalignment.
What Does an Orthodontic Assistant Do?
When you visit Guildford Orthodontic Centre in Surrey for the first time, the orthodontic assistant will be one of the first people you’ll meet.
What Are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)?
TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) will sometimes be used as part of an orthodontic treatment plan to help make the tooth movement process go more quickly and comfortably.
Treatment Options for Adults Who Need Braces
Most people think of children and teens when they think of orthodontic treatment. But more and more often these days, adults are getting braces, and they have their own set of unique challenges to go with their orthodontic treatment.
What Happens During An Adjustment Appointment?
During your orthodontic treatment, you'll attend adjustment appointments at our office, during which we'll adjust your braces. This is a necessary part of your treatment and should not be put off.
Tongue Thrusting
Tongue thrusting (also called reverse swallowing or immature swallow) is an orofacial muscular imbalance that causes the tongue to protrude through the anterior incisors during speech, swallowing, and in some cases when the tongue is at rest. It can cause serious orthodontic problems if unaddressed.
Choosing Colours for Your Braces
Since you’re in it for the long haul with your braces, you might as well add your own unique touch with a little colour!
The Pros & Cons of Translucent Ceramic Braces
'Translucent' ceramic braces are another great low profile orthodontic treatment option, if traditional braces or clear removable aligners aren’t right for you. However, there are a few important factors to consider before you decide to go with ceramic braces.
‘The Braces Cookbook’ by Pamela Waterman
Because braces tend to limit patients' diets, it's easy to get in a rut when it comes to braces-friendly meals. 'The Braces Cookbook' by Pamela Waterman offers 50 tasty comfort food recipes that are ideal for braces-wearers and their families!