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Invisalign Tips and Tricks 0

Invisalign Tips | Manchester Orthodontics

Invisalign is a wonderful and life-changing treatment that gives our patients the most dazzling smiles. But it doesn’t come without care from both your orthodontist and yourself. We’ve come up with 5 tips to help you start your smile journey in the best way.

How to Prepare for Jaw Surgery 0

Jaw Surgery | Manchester Orthodontics

When you have a complex bite such as an overbite, underbite or open bite that can’t be fixed with braces alone you may be recommended to have jaw surgeryWhen you have a malocclusion, your top and bottom teeth may not meet in the middle when you bite together. This can cause biting and chewing to be painful. However, more often than not the main reason people choose this type of surgery is that they want to boost their confidence. In this blog, we discuss what you will need to do to prepare for jaw surgery. 

What should I do if my retainer breaks? 0

Teeth Retainer | Northenden House Orthodontics

It’s important that you wear either a fixed bonded retainer or removable Essix or Hawley retainer immediately after your braces are removed. This will ensure that your teeth stay in their new straight position. Your teeth will be constantly moving so you’ll need to find a way to prevent a relapse. As you should wear your retainer every day, if you break or lose a retainer you will need to make sure you contact your Orthodontist ASAP to have it repaired or a new appliance made. 

How to prepare your children for braces 0

Braces For Children | Northenden House Orthodontics
Once your children have lost all of their primary ‘baby’ teeth, their dentist may recommend they start their Orthodontic treatment. Children starting brace treatment can be as young as 7 or 8. When they’re that young they may not understand why they need to have braces so it is important that, as a parent, you talk them through the process of having braces fitted and the benefits of going through treatment. 

Do ceramic braces turn yellow? 0

Do Ceramic braces turn yellow? | Northenden House Orthodontics

A question we get asked almost daily by patients is can my ceramic braces turn yellow? Well, clear fixed braces can turn yellow but not in the way you may think. 

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