Posts Tagged ‘orthodontics’
Bullying in Children linked to the Aesthetic of the Smile
A report has linked bullying and low self-esteem in children to the appearance of their teeth. The report suggests that children who have irregular shaped teeth or prominent front teeth are more likely to be bullied and suffer from a lack of confidence than children who have regular smiles. The report, which has recently been […]
Bradford dental company on the move
A dental company based in Bradford is set to move to a bigger site in Shipley, it has been revealed. Ortho-Care UK will move to a new 3 million pound site in Shipley. The new 25,000 square foot building will accommodate the growing company, which has expanded from a two-man operation to a team of […]
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 […]
New vibrating orthodontic device launched in the UK
A new orthodontic device has been launched in the UK. The small, vibrating device is placed in the patient’s mouth for just twenty minutes a day; it vibrates to exert additional pressure on the teeth. The force generated by the removable device cuts treatment time and improves the efficiency of the natural process of resorption […]
Bullied girl receives Award
Teenager Eva Hulme, who throughout primary and secondary school endured taunts about her protruding teeth, has received the Against all Odds award. The award, which recognises how extensive orthodontic work can change lives for the better, was created by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). Miss Hulme had visited an orthodontist at an early age of […]
Study highlights thumb-sucking dangers
A study carried out by Britain’s first thumb-sucking clinic, Metamorphosis Orthodontics, has revealed that permanent damage can be caused if a child regularly sucks their thumb. The study revealed that around eighty percent of babies and children suck their thumbs and that if the activity continued for a long period of time, problems could emerge. […]
Myleene and Kelly can’t hide their dental work
Television presenter Myleene Klass couldn’t help but show off her new braces in London whilst presenting daytime show ‘This Morning’ last week. The lingual braces, which are fitted behind the teeth, could clearly be seen, as Miss Klass tasted food during a segment of the show. Although the braces are supposed to be ‘invisible’ to […]
Children’s dental health improving in Glasgow
Research has shown that standards of dental health amongst children are improving in Glasgow for the first time in many years. Figures released by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed that rates of tooth decay have fallen significantly, with 60 percent of children aged 11 getting a clean bill of health during dental check-ups; this […]
Irish patients looking for cheaper dental treatment abroad
Reports suggest that Irish patients are starting to look for cheaper alternatives to their standard dental care, following budget cuts at the beginning of this year. The cuts were brought in to reduce the size of the deficit; however, they have left many Irish patients struggling to afford dental care and many are now considering […]
Smiles Change Lives offers orthodontic treatment for needy children
Smiles Change Lives, a non-profit organisation, has revealed it will help to provide orthodontic treatment for underprivileged children. The organisation is introducing a new programme, which will help to provide braces for poor children across America. Children aged between 11 and 18 with moderate or severe orthodontic problems may be eligible to benefit from the […]
