Well I finally got to have my braces taken off...it is a really strange experience. Â It takes longer to remove them than to put them on! Â But ohhhhhh boy the feeling!!!
Thinking about Invisalign Braces?
March 19th, 2012
Many patients have heard of the Invisalign™ invisible braces system. There are a few things you need to know about the Invisalign system; If you are considering this option for a teenager, its success very much rests on patient compliance. If you don’t wear your aligners as directed, continuously, all day (other than when eating and drinking) your results will take longer to achieve. Great for adults who understand future consequences, not so great for teenagers whose brain keeps them stuck in instant gratification mode! You may find yourself doing a large amount of nagging. They are more expensive than regular braces due ...
Time for a wire change?
March 13th, 2012
So now you have your braces, the wire has been fitted, and you have been called back to have a new wire fitted to start the tooth moving process. This short video explains how simple a wire change is – of course there is much more to it ‘behind’ the scenes – your orthodontist has to assess how much movement to initiate with each wire change, what gauge wire to use, whether any kinks or twists need to be added to the wire to get the movement required, reshaping of the wire and finally inserting and trimming to ensure you have ...