Archive for the ‘orthodontics’ Category
Wolverhampton dentist issues warning over unsupervised orthodontic treatment
A Wolverhampton dentist has issued a warning over the safety of unsupervised orthodontic treatment. Dr Chetan Sharma has joined dental professionals across the country to raise awareness of the potential dangers of direct-to-consumer braces. In recent years, the braces, which can be purchased online, have become increasingly popular. Customers receive a set of aligners based […]
Dentists raise concerns over online braces
Dental experts have raised concerns over the safety of online braces following a surge in the demand for clear aligners patients can order on the Internet. The demand for perfect smiles has driven a sharp rise in sales of clear aligners, which are available from companies, such as Smile Direct Club (SDC). Smile Direct Club […]
Study suggests Birmingham is the cheapest place to have Invisalign treatment
Research conducted by the team at Natural Smiles Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry suggests that Birmingham is among the cheapest places in England to have Invisalign treatment. The study found that prices are around £500 cheaper in Birmingham compared to the national average. London is the most expensive place to have Invisalign treatment. Figures suggest that […]
Zoom meetings inspire surge in requests for adult orthodontics
Zoom meetings and video calls have inspired a surge in requests for adult orthodontics, according to UK orthodontists. Since the pandemic hit in 2020, millions of people have been working from home, swapping face to face meetings for virtual conferences and video calls. In the last 12 months, there has been a sharp rise in […]
Dentists encourage patients to stay away from poor quality at-home braces
Dentists are encouraging members of the public to stay away from cheap, poor quality at-home braces amid fears they can cause permanent damage to the teeth. The General Dental Council (GDC) suggested that while companies that offer at-home braces provide a cheaper solution for patients, there are risks involved in having treatment that doesn’t involve […]
Dentists urge patients to shun cheap braces available to buy online
Dentists and dental bodies are encouraging patients to shun cheap braces, which are available to buy online. A growing number of products has appeared online, and companies are targeting patients who want straighter teeth without paying a fortune. Marketed as a cheap alternative to braces provided by orthodontists, a raft of new aligners is now […]
The Queen reveals she had braces while visiting patients at new dental hospital
The Queen revealed she had braces when she was younger while visiting patients at the new and improved Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Charged with the responsibility of opening a brand new, state of the art health centre, which houses the Eastman Dental Hospital and the Royal ENT Hospital, the Queen met adults and children […]
Concerned dad raises fears over his son’s orthodontic treatment following South Cumbria clinic closure
A concerned dad from South Cumbria has shared his fears over his son’s orthodontic care, after a local clinic closed down. The closure has left the family facing the prospect of having to make a 3-hour round trip for treatment. Daniel Stewart said that he was worried that his son, Isaac, 13, would have to […]
New study suggests that braces don’t always lead to better self-esteem
A new study carried out by researchers in Australia has suggested that braces don’t always contribute to higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. Researchers at the University of Adelaide discovered that people who had undergone orthodontic treatment didn’t necessarily have higher levels of confidence than those who had chosen not to have braces. The team […]
German insurance companies could limit braces cover after study reveals lack of evidence to support long-term dental health benefits
German insurance companies could limit braces cover in the future, after a study suggested that there was little evidence to support the fact that braces provide long-term dental health benefits. Ann Marini, spokeswoman for the federation of public health insurers, stated that it isn’t possible to say that braces achieve the middle or long-term benefits […]
