Orthodontic treatment means nothing without a retainer to prevent your teeth from shifting back into their original position. Retainers help keep the same bite and smile created by the braces over the treatment period. How are retainers created? Retainers are...
If you have lost several teeth or indeed all of your teeth, you may have experienced bone loss or resorption. This is when the jaw bone at the site of the missing tooth in question shrinks (resorbs) into the body. According to studies, 25% of bone is lost after you...
Traditional metal braces have evolved over the years, going from a heavy-duty design to a lighter more comfortable design. The first metal brace designs originate from around 1819 and are still a basis upon which other models are created. Metal braces can be used to...
How can sedation help me as a nervous patient? All three methods below are highly effective, though the intravenous is the most popular option amongst patients at Shields. Gaseous sedation is generally used for children and for less anxious patients who are undergoing...
It is often overlooked that orthodontic treatment has benefits that are more far reaching than cosmetic only. Failing to treat misaligned, widely spaced and protruding teeth can have implications on your dental and overall health, especially if left untreated for a...
The general consensuses behind braces and orthodontic treatment is that your appearance will change, your face will look different to others. However, with the cosmetic advancements in brace technology today, it is possible to keep your treatment almost totally under...
