Blog — ceramic braces

Celebrities you didn't know had Braces 0

There’s no need to be self conscious about braces. Why? Because some of your favourite celebrities have had braces themselves! Here’s a list of celebs you might know who have undergone orthodontic treatment at one point or another.

Clear braces: how long can I expect to be in treatment? 0

As a treatment that is rapidly increasing in popularity in the dental market, clear braces can pose a number of benefits to the patient.

Previously, the only method of treatment for those with mal aligned teeth was traditional ‘train track’ braces. An eye-catching option with an average treatment length of 24 months, traditional braces are often approached with a sense of disdain – particularly amongst adult patients. However, due to developments in dental technology, there are now alternative treatments for patients to take.

First Days With Braces: What Can I Expect? 0

While some discomfort is common in the first days after braces, there is no reason to be anxious about getting braces—regardless of age. Remember to ‘keep your eyes on the prize’ - the bigger picture - which is a lifetime of straight teeth, a feeling of well-being and, of course, that great smile.

The Upsides and Downsides of Train Track Braces 0

Train track braces are your traditional run of the mill braces. They are the least discreet of the braces we offer, and maybe more difficult to clean than specialty braces or removable appliances, but they have certain upsides as well.

How Braces Have Changed 0

It is amazing the changes that have taken place with technology over the last few decades. Cell phones keep getting thinner, all the information in the world is available at any time to most people, and we are riding in self-driving cars. Orthodontics is a field that keeps progressing forward as well. Gone are the days of metal braces being the only option for patients. Here are just a few ways that braces have changed.