Dermal fillers are an incredibly popular treatment that can be used to help augment facial features and soft tissue in the face, such as the cheeks and lips. With people becoming increasingly curious about dermal fillers on what they are, what can they do for you, if they are safe and where you can get… Continue reading >>
Famous faces who use Invisalign
The effortless Hollywood smile ironically takes quite a lot of effort to achieve and maintain. Even those celebrities seemingly blessed with naturally great teeth have had some kind of treatment, be it extensive or not, to enhance their smile. Some choose to be very candid about their smile journey (think Tom Cruise with those traditional… Continue reading >>
What to expect when your braces come off
The day is here, the day your braces are removed! Teenagers and adults look forwards to this day like no other, because it signifies a new chapter for your smile. It’s ready to be unveiled to the world sans the metal and brackets. How exciting! Here’s what to expect when you have your braces removed… Continue reading >>
How many types of Invisible Braces are there?
Invisible braces seem almost too good to be true, right? They seem like a treatment of the near yet just-out-of-reach future where self-cleaning cars make frustrating tasks seem so much easier. Could it be that invisible braces exist now, presently, and there are more than one kind? Well, you might be surprised… Type 1: Invisalign… Continue reading >>
How Invisalign fixes your bite
Braces were made to straighten teeth, and in doing so they improve not only your cosmetic smile but your bite as well. You may think that cosmetic braces only address your cosmetic smile, but actually they carefully align and fix your bite issues too. What bite problems can Invisalign help with, and which health conditions… Continue reading >>
What you need to know about NHS Braces
Orthodontic treatment for your teenager can help them in their career prospects and give them more confidence when it comes to dating. Did you know that it’s entirely possible to get braces on the NHS? You simply need a referral. Here at the Heaton Mersey dental centre, we accept referrals from Greater Manchester’s referral system… Continue reading >>
How to clean your Invisalign trays
We’ve explored the benefits of Invisalign many times, but there are some key factors and tips you might not know about if this is the first time you’re seriously considering them. For example, how do you clean your Invisalign aligners, and what do you do when you eat? Here’s how to clean your Invisalign trays!
What are Damon braces?
You’ve heard of Invisalign and Six Month Smiles because we’ve previously told you all about their benefits and how they work, but what are Damon braces? Is there much difference between this brace system and the other cosmetic braces we offer, and who are they suitable for?
How to brush your teeth with braces
There are lot of reasons why people delay getting braces, but one of the reasons you might be delaying is because you’ve heard it’s hard to keep your teeth clean. Brackets are bonded to the teeth safely during the fitting process, with a wire threaded through them to cause the tension required to shift your… Continue reading >>
Are Invisalign braces better than metal braces?
We all know metal braces, right? We’re sure nobody needs reminding of what they look and feel like, because they’ve been around for quite literally decades. Braces, like any technology and treatments in orthodontics, are never done developing. There’s always something on the horizon, some new treatment system or orthodontic marvel, and that has never… Continue reading >>