October 12, 2017
There are now more than 4 million people in the UK who are using the teeth straightening system Invisalign. The system provides a series of near-invisible removable aligners. These aligners are custom-made for the individual, and new aligners are usually provided every few weeks to move the teeth into the...
read more »
July 17, 2017
Summer is upon us, and there are plenty of things to make us smile. Maybe you are looking forward to a Summer holiday or some time off work. There are weddings, BBQs and outdoor festivals to attend. We love the Summer months, and we love to smile! How do you...
read more »
April 3, 2017
Invisalign is a whole new way to straighten teeth, without calling attention to the fact that you’re doing it. Many people are unhappy with their teeth and would wish for straighter ones, but whereas previously, there were limited options, these days there are a whole host of products available to...
read more »
February 27, 2017
Do you have a special occasion coming up? It could be your wedding day or maybe an anniversary, special birthday or your graduation. All eyes may be focused directly on you, and you may not currently relish this prospect because you are unhappy with your smile. Don’t worry, you are...
read more »
January 18, 2017
It’s quite common for people to feel embarrassed about their smile, and sometimes wonky or bucked teeth can really affect a person’s self-esteem. A survey by teeth straightening experts Align Technology showed that 20% of adults feel judged by their wonky teeth. But fear not, there is still time to...
read more »
December 13, 2016
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the year of the rooster. Here at Anglesea Orthodontics, we’d like to see it as the year of your smile. Are you embarrassed or bothered by your overcrowded smile or wonky, gappy or chipped teeth? If you have answered yes to the following...
read more »
October 12, 2016
When it’s time to straighten things out If you’re worried about your youngster’s wonky teeth, your first port of call should be your friendly dentist. If they do discover any issues with your child’s teeth, they will refer them to an orthodontist (like one of ours!) who will be equipped...
read more »
July 8, 2016
There are several reasons why teeth don’t behave themselves and refuse to go straight – becoming crooked, twisted or just plain untidy. In some cases, mouths are simply too dinky to accommodate teeth, resulting in overcrowding. Or the upper and lower jaw may be malformed, causing an overbite (when the...
read more »
June 16, 2016
So your braces have been removed, your teeth are super straight and they’re looking great. That’s the end of your orthodontic experience right? Well, no, not exactly. Your teeth may be lovely and lined up now but that doesn’t mean they’ll stay that way. Teeth are determinedly dynamic and always...
read more »
May 17, 2016
Damon® braces are fitted in a similar way to traditional fixed braces but are known as ‘self-litigating’ – this means these clever little orthodontic appliances don’t need elastic ties or constant adjustments and are quite happy to get on with their straightening duties all by themselves. This is because of...
read more »
