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What to eat with braces 0

foods to avoid with braces

Initially, in the first few days of getting metal braces, you may feel some discomfort and find it a bit difficult to alter your eating habits. Your diet may have to change slightly after braces simply because eating the wrong foods could result in damaging your brackets or wires. 

We’re going to give you a run down of foods you should avoid and foods that are ok.

Do I need braces? 0

Do I need braces?

First things first -  what are braces?

Braces are typically used to straighten teeth and correct your bite.

Not only do they achieve a perfect smile, they can also have many oral health benefits too.

Any person of any age can get braces, subject to having satisfactory dental health.

Looking after your metal braces in Summer 0

metal brace care in Summer

As we approach the summer, you might start forgetting about your braces. After all, you want to spend time with your friends and enjoy the sunny weather. But neglecting your braces at any stage can impact your treatment. 

So let’s take care of your braces all year round! Follow our advice below and be one step closer to the smile of your dreams. 

Types of Underbite Correction Treatment 0

underbite

As we all know, achieving and maintaining a mouth full of perfectly aligned teeth is a worthy goal as well as a great indicator of your general health. But if you have an orthodontic issue causing your lower teeth to stick out, you may be experiencing what is known as an underbite. The good news? There are plenty of treatment options for your underbite.

Access to treatment at Northenden House 0

brace aftercare

At Northenden House Orthodontics we are committed to delivering a high level of care that everyone can access.  

At the initial point of contact to the practice we can discuss your individual needs and your desired treatment outcome.  All of our patients having access to our service is important to us and we have additional aids to help us with this.  We hold an access ramp ensuring wheelchair users and patients with pushchairs can gain entry with ease. Our surgeries are all on the ground floor, one of which has wide entry access to accommodate everyone.  We can arrange with you prior to your first consultation to make a Personal Evacuation Plan (PEP) so you know that you are in safe hands in the event of an emergency and how different scenarios would be dealt with. 

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