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Clair’s Blog

2nd October 2018

Hello, My name is Clair, and I decided aged 14 that I would like to be a “Dental Hygienist”. I don’t know why, I just remember that I knew before I picked my “options” for O’ Levels at secondary school, back then we hadn’t even heard of G.C.S.E’s!! I remember choosing the required, Biology being…

Invisalign or Tooth Coloured Fixed Braces? Which is best for you?

31st January 2018

Have you made the decision that you would like to straighten your teeth and improve your smile but you are unsure which brace is for you? You may be asking yourself the following questions: 1. Which brace is the quickest acting? 2. Which brace is the most effective? 3. What are the costs involved? Colchester…

How to manage and avoid problems with your brace!

22nd December 2017

One of the biggest problems patients face throughout their orthodontic treatment is avoiding any mishaps with their brace and managing them when they do occur. This is even more critical during the festive period with lots of tempting treats that can cause problems with your brace. Avoiding problems with your brace can be very simple….

Why does my child have to wait for orthodontic treatment? What options do I have? Your questions answered!

24th November 2017

Why do we have an NHS waiting list? As a practice that provides NHS orthodontic treatment, we have a contract with NHS England to provide a set amount of orthodontic treatment per year. Unfortunately, this contract is insufficient to manage the demand for orthodontic treatment at Colchester Orthodontic Centre. Essentially, we have far more referrals…

Orthodontic Retention. Why is it so important?

13th October 2017

The benefits of orthodontic treatment are well known; attractive straight teeth which are easier to clean, a healthy bite, a lovely smile and a big boost to self-confidence. These are some of the reasons why orthodontic treatment is so popular. The questions my patients most commonly ask me before treatment begins are “what’s the quickest…

A day in the life of our Head Orthodontic Nurse – Laurie’s story!

18th September 2017

A day in the life of an Orthodontic nurse is a full and varied one. Completing many tasks to a high standard and all the while building positive relationships with our team and our patients. We make sure that practitioners have all the required instruments and necessary paperwork for their patient’s appointments, infection control is…

It’s never too late for orthodontics!

24th August 2017

First impressions really are important. Research shows that when people meet the first things they notice about each other are their eyes and teeth. A beautiful smile can boost your self-confidence and enhance your self-esteem. Straight teeth and an attractive smile can be a reality at any age. The testimonial below is of a female…