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A young girl about the age of 8 years old is holding two small apparatuses in front of her. These apparatuses are braces that are placed inside the mouth behind the teeth in order to prevent and/or correct future teeth and jaw issues.
Dr Moira Wong

Por Dr Moira Wong
02.10.19
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Interceptive orthodontic treatment for children

The early diagnosis of children's future dental problems, such as overbites, underbites, jaw deformities and crowded teeth, has several benefits. Dr Moira Wong, a highly experienced dentist with training from both the US and UK, provides a complete and comprehensive explanation about how and why interceptive orthodontic treatment can be so beneficial for children.

Dr Laurence Masters

Por Dr Laurence Masters
19.09.19
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The benefits of intraoral scanners in orthodontics

New technology is undoubtedly changing how the medical world works, assisting diagnoses and making it easier to predict the right course of treatment for patients. New technology also has a major role to play in orthodontics. We decided to ask Dr Laurence Masters about how the 3Shape TRIOS® scanner has helped him at his clinic.

Adult orthodontics
Dr Chaw-Su Kyi

Por Dr Chaw-Su Kyi
09.07.19
Ортодонтия

Can you be too old for the orthodontist?

For most people, braces were something you wore in your childhood or during your awkward teenage years. However, now there are more and more people in their adult years seeking help from the orthodontist for misaligned teeth – either from birth or from previous problems such as gum disease. So is there an upper age limit to treatment – and what is orthodontic treatment like as an adult? We interviewed specialist London-based orthodontist Dr Chaw-Su Kyi to find out.

Dr Chaw-Su Kyi discussing the Damon system with a patient and dental nurse
Dr Chaw-Su Kyi

Por Dr Chaw-Su Kyi
23.05.19
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The Damon System: how do these braces straighten your teeth?

Braces can result in perfectly straight teeth – but the discomfort involved in wearing them is often a turn-off for patients. Is there another way? We spoke to London-based specialist orthodontist Dr Chaw-Su Kyi about the brand new Damon System – a type of braces that works without elastics and can result in fewer trips to the orthodontist.

Dr Asif Chatoo

Por Dr Asif Chatoo
25.04.19
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What is interceptive orthodontics?

Around one-third of UK children have teeth which would benefit from orthodontic treatment. The majority who need orthodontics will start treatment around the age of 11 or 12. Interceptive orthodontics will benefit some children from an earlier age to avoid dental complications in the future. Orthodontist Dr Asif Chatoo tells us more about interceptive orthodontics and what children it can help.

Lingual braces
Dr Asif Chatoo

Por Dr Asif Chatoo
25.01.19
Ортодонтия

Will lingual braces affect my speech?

The tongue is an amazing organ. It is essential in providing the sense of taste, allowing us to eat, drink, and swallow, and enabling us to speak. Highly flexible, sensitive, and adaptable, the tongue performs the most complex and specialised motor activity that the human body can do. Because lingual braces take up space on the back of the teeth, there is potential for them to have an impact on the normal movement of the tongue. Leading orthodontist Dr Asif Chatoo explains:

Adult braces
Dr Moira Wong

Por Dr Moira Wong
12.11.18
Ортодонтия

Top 5 reasons why adults need braces

Braces were once thought of as a treatment for older children and teenagers – best to have while their jaws are still developing before the teeth settle in adulthood, right? Well, not necessarily. Modern orthodontics recognises that, in fact, the teeth can continue to move at any age, and adults with misaligned teeth may very well benefit from braces too. Esteemed dentist Moira Wong explains:

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