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Adult Braces and Self esteem

A lot of effort is made to help teenagers feel better about having braces. However as around 70% of teenagers need braces, it’s a very common experience. Yet adults can also need braces and it is less common amongst their peers so adults often have more issues about what other people think of them when they go to work and to social events with braces. Feedback suggests many men feel a bit…

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What Adult Orthodontic Treatment Feels Like

The early stages of orthodontic treatment can be a little harder for adult patients than for teenagers. Teenagers have the benefit of getting treatment while they are still growing and their mouth is more flexible. In some cases, adults will need to have teeth removed or will require surgery to expand their jaw to make room for moving the teeth. This may not be fun but anaesthetics and…

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Common Questions About Orthodontics

Common Questions About Orthodontics

How does orthodontics work?The job of an orthodontist is to help fix crooked teeth and jaw problems so that your teeth are in the right place in your mouth. This may require the orthodontist to take action that helps stretch your jaw or move your teeth so that everything fits properly. One action they can take is using tools such as braces to push on your teeth so they move into the right…

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Your Questions Answered About Braces

Your Questions Answered About Braces

Here are the answers to five common questions about the implications of having braces. Does having braces affect the way I talk?Standard braces don’t normally affect how you talk or the sound of your voice. Sometimes, you may find it difficult for the first couple of days but then you will be able to talk fine. Are there any activities that I should avoid when I have braces?You can continue to…

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Why Modern Teenagers Need Braces

Why Modern Teenagers Need Braces

Many teenagers wonder why they need to wear braces. Is it all about cosmetics or is there something more important? Back in the days of the cave men, teenagers were only two or three feet tall. But over the last 10,000 years, people have got bigger. While our mouths have got a little bigger, our teeth got a lot bigger. As a result, teeth no longer fit correctly into most people’s…

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Why Adult Orthodontist Treatment is Different

Why Adult Orthodontist Treatment is Different

One reason orthodontic treatment for adults is different is that, when you are older, it is harder to enlarge your mouth to get all of your teeth to fit. When you are growing, your jaw is more flexible and the orthodontist can stretch your mouth so everything fits. However, after you finish growing, your jaw hardens and it becomes difficult for an orthodontist to stretch it. While you can have…

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Why Orthodontic Treatment Does Not Work for All Adults

Why Orthodontic Treatment Does Not Work for All Adults

While a surprising number of adults benefit from orthodontic treatment, not all adults can take advantage. It can depend on how well you have looked after your teeth and gums. For example, gums may have receded so much that orthodontic treatment is not an option or roots may be very shallow if they have not been cared for properly. Although the state of your mouth may mean that orthodontic…

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Advantages of Adult Orthodontics

Advantages of Adult Orthodontics

While many people think orthodontic treatment such as braces is mainly for children, it can help your health at any age. Crooked teeth are harder to clean and the wear will be uneven. This can lead to inflamed gums and toothache which may even lead to you losing teeth. Orthodontic treatment can therefore help prevent gum problems and tooth loss. Another health benefit of having your teeth…

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The Process of Getting Braces

The Process of Getting Braces

If your doctor or orthodontist believes you need braces, they will start by examining your teeth visually. They will then set up an appointment to take X-rays and make molds and impressions so that they have a clear record of how your mouth currently looks. These records will help them establish the problem and what course of action to take. A short time before you receive the braces, spacers…

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The Future of Orthodontics and Braces

The Future of Orthodontics and Braces

While steps have been taken to straighten teeth for hundreds of years, the biggest steps forward have come in the last few years. Dentists had known for many years that removable plastic appliances could move teeth. Some even made simple plastic “aligner trays” for minor adjustments. But a major step forward was the invention of Invisalign. This was the brainchild of Zia Chishti and Kelsey…

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The Introduction of Self-ligating Brackets for Braces

The Introduction of Self-ligating Brackets for Braces

A significant development in the field of orthodontics was the introduction of self-ligating brackets. These don’t need tie wires or elastic ligatures to hold the arch wire onto the bracket of the braces. Instead, they are held on by a “trap door” built into each bracket. The idea of self-ligating brackets dates back to the 1930s but, while many designs were patented over the years, it was not…

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The Development of Braces and The First Metal Mouths

The Development of Braces and The First Metal Mouths

In the early 20th century, a wide variety of materials was used in orthodontics. The materials used by orthodontists ranged from gold, platinum and silver to gum rubber, vulcanite, ivory and wood. 18 carat gold was routinely used for wires, bands, clasps, ligatures, and spurs. Gold was used because it was easy to shape. However, among the drawbacks of gold was that its softness meant it…

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The Development of Orthodontics

The Development of Orthodontics

Though various devices have been used to straighten teeth since the days of the Ancients Greeks and Romans, it was only in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that orthodontics began to develop as separate science. There is no one person who is universally seen as “The Father of Orthodontics” but several have a claim to the title. One claim goes as far back as, 1728 when the French surgeon…

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The Early History of Braces

The Early History of Braces

You may think the desire for straight teeth is a feature of our modern image-conscious society. But there is evidence going back hundreds of years of devices being used to straighten teeth. Archaeologists have discovered mummified remains where there were crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. And Roman tombs also revealed evidence of teeth being bound with gold wire. Around…

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Why Adults Wear Braces

Why Adults Wear Braces

Orthodontic treatment and braces are not just for kids. It’s not only children who want a better smile. Most adults get orthodontic treatment because they know that your smile is one of your most important features. As you get older you want to keep a smile that makes you look good rather than haggard. The fact is that many people did not get braces when they were young. That may be because…

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The Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

The Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontists are specially-trained dentists who can fix problem with bad bite, crooked teeth and misaligned jaws. One of the main benefits orthodontic treatment is cosmetic – you get a great smile that makes you look and feel better. But there are real health benefits of orthodontic treatment too: You will be able to chew your food easier: Chewing is an important part of digestion. Having…

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How Braces Enhance Your Smile

How Braces Enhance Your Smile

Take a look in the mirror and smile. Do you like what you see? Your smile is one of the things people notice most about you so it’s one of your most important features. Would you feel better if you had a more appealing smile? Well it may be possible. Orthodontic treatment can improve your smile. But more than that it can improve your health too. One of the most common treatments used in…