Can You Have Braces with Crowns and Fillings?
In many cases, adults can have braces with crowns and fillings. Restored teeth can often be moved orthodontically, but the material on the tooth, the health of the root and gum, and the wider dental plan all matter. An i
Broken Retainer: What to Do, What to Avoid and When to Call
If you are searching for “broken retainer what to do”, the short answer is: stop wearing it if it is sharp, distorted, very loose or no longer fits; keep every piece safely; and call your orthodontic practice for adv
Teeth Shifting After Braces: Why It Happens and What to Do Next
Noticing teeth shifting after braces can be unsettling, particularly when treatment finished years ago. Some change in tooth position can occur throughout life, but a visible change does not tell us why it happene
Can You Get Braces With Gum Disease?
It may be possible to have orthodontic treatment after gum disease has been assessed and brought under suitable control. Active, unstable periodontal disease usually needs treatment before teeth are deliberately moved. S
Missing Lateral Incisors: Close the Space or Plan Replacement Teeth?
When upper lateral incisors are missing from birth, there are two broad orthodontic pathways: close the spaces and reshape neighbouring teeth, or create and hold suitable spaces for replacement teeth later. Neither is au
