Fitted to the inner surface so nobody sees them, handling complex cases, but requiring a speech adjustment period and specialised expertise.
Category Archives: Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment aims to correct the bite so chewing functions properly and the jaw joint and gums stay protected long term, rather than simply straightening teeth cosmetically, and this section compares metal, clear, ceramic and lingual braces, explains the clinical criteria behind the choice, the expected duration, the common mistakes that prolong treatment, and why the retainer stage matters as much as the treatment itself
A first orthodontic visit at seven to assess growth rather than begin treatment, with most cases treated between ten and fourteen.
Without a retainer teeth drift back within months, because the fibres around the roots hold a memory of their original position.
Twelve to twenty-four months on average, set by case complexity, movement type and compliance rather than by age.
Comparing clear aligners and metal braces on duration, effectiveness and comfort, and when aligners are not the right answer.





