Dentistry 'Down under'!
Dr. Yasmin George has just returned from a week’s stay in Sydney where she was the guest of Dr. Derek Mahony the owner of Australia’s largest private orthodontic practice and leading orthodontic educator worldwide. Dentistry, in particular orthodontics (braces) is a rapidly progressing field, and it was extremely stimulating and interesting to not only see a wide […]
Braces, son age 16 in Banstead Surrey
Invisible Braces, Female in Sunningdale
Thumb Sucking
Sucking the thumb is considered normal behaviour for babies and may even start in the womb. However, if it continues after the age of two or three, it can have negative effects on developing teeth and bite. Thumb sucking has the following effects on the mouth and teeth: An open bite in the front: The front teeth […]
'State of the Art' Fixed Braces
On Saturday 10 April, despite the lovely weather and the Grand National(!) Dr Yasmin George joined 50 experienced othodontists from all over UK and Europe in London’s Hilton Hotel Paddington, and attended a seminar in Advanced Smile Design using the Insignia brace. Insignia is a computerised system that combines digital treatment planning and ‘custom made’ […]
Invisible braces
What are invisible braces? One type of Invisible braces use a method of straightening teeth gradually with a series of clear plastic trays or ‘aligners’ instead of conventional metal braces. The distinctive feature of this treatment is that the plastic trays are virtually invisible, making them less noticeable to others. How does it work? The treatment starts with: […]
How often will I need an appointment if I start orthodontic treatment?
Appointments for orthodontics usually are between four and eight weeks depending on each individual case. Once the appliance has been fitted…the appointments tend to be short ie: 20 to 30 minutes, therefore they won’t take up too much of your time.
Am I too old for braces?
No! Treatment can start at any age. Adults in their 50’s have had succcessful treatment. ‘Invisible’ braces are more popular with adults…these can be aligner based (such as Invisalign) or fixed metal braces put on the insides of the teeth where they don’t show. Here at The Courtyard Clinic, we offer a variety of techniques […]
Do I have to change my diet during my orthodontic treatment?
Not really but avoid chewing ice cubes, and eating very hard foods such as nougat and pork crackling. It is also a good idea to reduce sweet, sticky, sugary foods. Oral hygiene does have to be good during orthodontic treatment, therefore we at The Courtyard Clinic recommend regular visits with Marie our hygienist.
Will my teeth move after orthodontic treatment?
Yes, unless proper retainers are fitted and worn as we advise. Retainers can be removable or fixed in….Full advice is given on this at the start of treatment. At The Courtyard Clinic our courses of treatment include retainers at no extra charge.
