The number of adults choosing to have orthodontic treatment in the UK is growing. When done correctly, orthodontics can transform the appearance of the smile. This can have benefits for both a person’s physical health and mental wellbeing. Orthodontic treatment is complicated and needs a specialist understanding of where teeth can be moved to, and how. In the wrong hands, orthodontic treatment can cause serious and permanent damage to the teeth and jaw, so it’s important to do your research and choose the safest option for you and your smile. Orthodontics aims to move
Day: December 25, 2021
Tooth jewellery
Tooth jewellery is the act of placing individual jewels onto the outer surface of the teeth. There are two main types of tooth jewels: Twinkles A collection of yellow and white gold jewellery with some including gems such as diamonds. Dental gems A range of glass crystals fixed to the tooth. Tooth jewellery is not advised by dental professionals and can cause damage to the teeth. The General Dental Council (the UK’s dental regulator) views the application of tooth jewellery as the practice of dentistry. This means that anybody carrying out tooth jewellery treatments is