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Feb 10

About Retainers

What are they? Retainers are appliances that are designed to keep the teeth in their position. They are used at the end of the Orthodontic treatment. They are not usually used to move teeth. Types of retainers There are two main types of Orthodontic retainers i.e. removable, and fixed. Removable retainers Removable retainers can be […]

Wisdom Teeth Facts

What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars. They are usually the last teeth to develop and grow into the mouth (erupt). They are also normally situated the furthest back in position to the rest of the teeth. One can expect a wisdom tooth to grow into the mouth around age […]

Invisalign Braces

Invisalign® is a brace made up of clear trays that are called aligners. The aligners are inserted over the teeth and they straighten the teeth gradually as you change them in sequence every two weeks. How are they made? The first step to Invisalign is to see an Orthodontist for a consultation. During the visit, […]