Monthly Archives: May 2008

Elastic ligatures colours

advertising Another searched phrase that got you into our site: “elastic ligatures colours” We are talking here about the elastic ligatures that are worn on the regular metal braces and some ceramics. The self-ligating braces don’t have these anymore. The … Continue reading

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I am 30 years old. Can I have invisible aligners?

advertising The searched phrase: “i am 30 years old can i have invisible aligners“. Dear visitor. I assume you are talking about: Invisalign – the invisible braces. The fast answer is: YES. You can have Invisalign just like anyone else … Continue reading

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If you dont brush your teeth and wear your Invisalign …

This was another phrase searched for by one of our visitors. For the Invisalign users brushing those teeth all the time they eat can sometimes be a pain. Invisalign requires DISCIPLINE more than anything else from a patient. As you … Continue reading

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First 2 days with INVISALIGN

invisalign first 2 days This was the phrase one of our visitors searched and got to our site. Since I also have Invisalign I can at least offer some information about how the first days in the system are. If … Continue reading

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Are Damon braces really better than regular braces?

“is damon braces really better than regular braces” this was the actual phrase in one of our visitor’s search. The fast answer: YES they are better. Before I list again the benefits of having Damon braces, please read the 2 … Continue reading

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How to make sure the orthodontic treatment is a success

One or two years in braces. You change your life for ever, you are either that “metal mouth” person, or the guy/gal with the metal near the tongue or a “plastic mouth” as I am (since I wear Invisalign). You … Continue reading

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Will I need extractions to wear braces?

I think I’ll step on your toes again and tell you: it depends. The answer depends on your situation (the complexity of the orthodontic problems), age and treatment. For the youngest patients (kids and teens) extractions might not be needed … Continue reading

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Straight talk – an article about Invisalign

I have found an excellent article about Invisalign and I wanted to share it with you. Since I am also in treatment and used Damon braces too, I consider myself experienced enough to chat some more about this topic. Even … Continue reading

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Ceramic braces

The metal braces have been used for many years to give us those amazing smiles. And still more and more patients are looking to wearing some more discreet braces, far from those bulky ones with ligatures. Many don’t want or … Continue reading

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Lingual braces

Most patients dislike the idea of the “metal mouth” look they have while in the orthodontic treatment so they try to find alternatives to the classic bracing system. In this case a good idea for many of them is to … Continue reading

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