Posts Tagged ‘braces’
The reasons why more and more adults are opting for braces
Figures from the British Orthodontic Society suggest that 80% of orthodontists saw an increase in adult patient numbers in 2018. As more and more people choose to have braces during their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, it’s interesting to see why adults are becoming more open to a treatment that was once linked only to […]
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 […]
Dentists warn of the dangers of DIY brace videos on YouTube
Dentists have issued warnings over the safety of DIY brace videos published and shared on social media sites like YouTube. Eddie Crouch, vice chair of the British Dental Association, said that the videos can be incredibly harmful, as poorly-fitted braces can cause the teeth to fall out. Some of the DIY tutorials that have been […]
Obesity Can Affect Orthodontic Treatment, Dental Researchers Claim
Dental researchers at King’s College London have sensationally claimed that obesity could increase the movement of teeth. In a report published in the Journal of Dental Research, Dr HF Saloom of the Dental Institute of King’s College, London revealed that when measuring the difference between the progressions of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment that the […]
Oscar nominee Emma Stone reveals her perfect pearly whites are down to 7 years of wearing braces
She may be all smiles after receiving a nomination for an Oscar, but Emma Stone hasn’t always been so proud of her pearly whites, The La La Land actress recently revealed that she wore braces for seven years, after damaging her teeth by sucking her thumb as a child. In an interview, the Hollywood starlet […]
Could A New Balloon Device Replace Traditional Braces?
A new type of gum shield, which contains a vibrating balloon, has been hailed as a possible replacement for traditional braces. The Aerodentis device is worn at night. The gum shield is connected to a small computerised machine, which pumps air into the balloon, applying pressure to the teeth. The balloon is made from silicone […]
Could Braces Be Linked To Teenage Anorexia Cases?
Doctors in Dublin have claimed that braces may increase the risk of anorexia after cases of eating disorders were found to be more common among those who had orthodontic treatment. Doctors from Temple Street Hospital found that one in three patients treated for an eating disorder had braces in the past and concluded that this […]
Bournemouth boy told to wait for braces as a result of spending cuts
A teenage boy from Bournemouth has been told he must wait at least a year for braces after it was revealed that there was no money left to pay for his treatment. Sam Harvell, 13, was all ready to start his course of treatment following examinations and preparatory consultations at Christchurch Orthodontics; however, he has […]
Chicago mother involved in pay dispute with dentist
A mother from Chicago has been told that she must pay for outstanding treatments before a dentist will remove her son’s braces. Esperanza Perez has three teenage children, all of whom have been treated for orthodontic problems. Both of her daughters had their braces taken off last year; however, when Ms Perez took her son […]
Edmonton professor gets the green light for study on tooth re-growth
A dental professor from Edmonton has secured a one million dollar grant to conduct a research project on tooth re-growth. Dr Tarek El-Bialy, from the University of Alberta, has been given the grant for three years by the Qatar National Research Foundation; he will use the money to fund his study on tooth re-growth. Four […]
