23 Apr What Does “Platinum Invisalign Provider” Really Mean?
But what does it mean when adverts say the dentist or orthodontist is a Platinum or Diamond Invisalign provider?...
22 Mar Let’s Talk About Retainers
Let’s talk about retainers – you’ve got to the end of your brace treatment and your smile looks amazing. Now we want to keep it that way for as long as possible....
22 Feb My breath doesn’t smell; why do I need to see the Hygienist?!
There is a common misconception that patients are recommended to see the Hygienist because (a) their breath smells, or (b) it’s another way my dental practice are trying to make money. Incorrect on both counts – let me explain why....
02 Nov We’re Staying Open – National Lockdown Announcement 31st October 2020
On 31st October Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown due to the rising number of cases of Covid-19. Basingstoke Orthodontics will still be open. There are no restrictions with regards to medical treatment and you are actively encouraged to keep your appointments....
17 Jun Bad Breath | Common Issues During Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment certainly helps in achieving a bright, beautiful smile. The time you spend wearing braces and the efforts you put for getting used to the braces is actually an investment for getting good health and confident smile. However having braces on your teeth can...
17 Jun Teeth Are Not Alive | A Common Misconception
People often wonder, "How does a tooth get an infection when it is not alive!" The misconception that teeth are not alive leads to confusion about how teeth become infected. Because we cannot "feel" sensation on a healthy teeth, many people feel teeth are not...
17 Jun Should You Worry About Your Child’s Teeth Grinding?
Teeth Grinding, which is known as bruxism in medical terms is a condition associated with adults as well as children. Usually children who grind their teeth do so during nights. Most of the time they are not aware about their teeth grinding actions. Teeth grinding...
17 Jun The Teeth Whitening Diet
An apple a day keeps gum bacteria at bay. Their crisp texture and high water content increases saliva, washing away harmful bacteria that creates plaque and leads to discoloration over time. Its crunchiness, much like carrots, serves as a natural toothbrush. The malic acid, which...
17 Jun Steps to Find Perfect Orthodontist For Your Child
Finding a perfect orthodontist for your child is not an easy task as you have to consider many things before making your selection of an orthodontist for your child. While you have to make sure the practitioner that you are choosing is the one you...
15 May Myths About Baby Teeth
In this blog we have tried to clear misconceptions about a child’s first teeth which are also called primary teeth, milk teeth or baby teeth. Here are few myths about baby teeth that every parent should know...
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