FAQs

We can achieve a straight smile for many patients with clear braces, lingual braces, original metal train tracks and clear aligners. Book a free consultation… Read More »What type of braces are available?

Each individual case is different and can vary in time, usually, we will give a time frame of 18 months to two years.

The retainer keeps the teeth in position and protect them from being crooked again. In the beginning, you may notice a lisp because your mouth… Read More »Will my retainer give me a lisp?

Similar to the teeth, retainers will keep collecting the bacteria, plaque and tartar from your mouth while you wear them, we recommend you clean your… Read More »My retainers have a bad taste in the morning.

We recommend full-time retainers for the first 6 months. After your initial 6 months, we recommend attending your dentist for a review. The dentist will… Read More »How long can I go without retainers?

At the beginning of wearing them you may feel pressure and potentially some soreness for the first few days. It is normal to experience this.… Read More »Are retainers painful?

You should wear your retainer for 6 months day and night for the first 6 months (only remove when eating

A dental bridge is like two crowns with a false tooth between them. The whole crown is cemented to the teeth on either side of… Read More »What is a bridge? My dentist offered it to me to close a visible gap between my teeth.

This is common in adults, there can be numerous causes e.g. trauma, awkward biting, stress. It is due to excessive grinding of the teeth which… Read More »My jaw joint is very sore, especially in the morning?

A crown also known as a Cap which is a cover that will fit over a prepared tooth. It is the same shape as the… Read More »My dentist said I need a crown. What is this?