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Understanding Orthodontics: What are braces? Orthodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry that focuses on the alignment of teeth and jaws. When we think of braces, many of us imagine a mouth full of metal wires and brackets. However, the reality isRead More
Ask around, and many of us would tweak things about our smiles. Whether it’s a brighter smile or to straighten teeth, or a generally healthier mouth, there’s so much we can achieve together, at Crescent Lodge Dental Practice, Clapham. In this post,Read More
You might be considering adult braces from our Clapham dental practice because you’re fed up with how your teeth look. Or, you may be experiencing some jaw discomfort that you have been told can be alleviated by wearing braces. Whatever the reason,Read More
Historians argue that orthodontic braces treatment dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Catgut was wrapped around the teeth to close gaps. The Romans then later used finger pressure applied to the teeth to move them into better alignment. You’ll be pleased toRead More
Getting your teeth straightened in Southwest London is not going to have a huge negative impact on your social life. Thanks to huge leaps in dental technology, clear braces that exert constant pressure on your teeth to move them into a moreRead More
Has the fear of having ‘train-tracks’ puts you off from achieving the smile of your dreams? Maybe you’ve had friends or family that have experienced fixed braces and they haven’t sold you on the idea of them. You’ve now forced yourself toRead More
Ever wondered why everyone walking past you on the streets of South West London appears to have perfect teeth? They can’t all be naturally beautiful, can they? The short answer is no! Your neighbours were not all blessed at birth with aRead More
Seeing people with fitted braces either wincing when they bite into something crunchy, or smiling with the remnants of their last meal still stuck in their teeth, is not a good advert for wearing braces. Have you ever witnessed this? Did itRead More
For adults considering orthodontic braces, it’s natural to ask, “Will I have to make changes to my lifestyle to wear braces?”, “How convenient are braces?” or “Will they interfere with my life?” The orthodontic solutions we offer at Crescent Lodge Dental PracticeRead More
Invisalign braces are a popular orthodontic treatment here at our dental practice in South West London, but we find that patients often have questions about how the clear aligners work or have picked up some half-truths or even complete myths about wearingRead More
Many people believe that teeth straightening orthodontic treatment cannot take place until a child has lost all their milk teeth and their adult teeth have developed. Parents may feel that they need to wait and see what their child’s ‘finished’ smile looksRead More
If you’re currently considering orthodontics – teeth straightening – treatment, it’s likely that your biggest motivator is that you want a better, straighter smile. It’s usual to think of improving your smile in cosmetic terms as it’s such an important part ofRead More
If you’re thinking about clear braces and Invisalign in particular, you may be wondering about the pros and cons of these teeth straightening treatments. At our Clapham dental practice, our experts put together ten truths we think you should know about InvisalignRead More
Although there’s no doubt that clear aligners are an incredibly popular choice for orthodontic treatment these days, much of the evidence about their benefits has been anecdotal rather than clinical. A group of German researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University of MainzRead More
If you’re like many adults, you may have a memory from your teens of your family orthodontist recommending that you have braces. At the time, it may have felt like it wasn’t important or a step too far for your self-conscious teenRead More
