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What are the top reasons to avoid DIY orthodontics?

What is DIY orthodontics and why should you avoid getting treatment this way?

Dr Jonathan Sandler, President of the British Orthodontic Society, answers these questions and more.

Always seek orthodontic treatment from a trained clinician.

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This is Safe Brace

Dr Ben Atkins explains what you can expect from the new Safe Brace campaign.
How can orthodontic treatment benefit my wellbeing?

Deciding to get orthodontic treatment is a choice that can benefit you in a number of different ways.
What questions should patients seeking treatment be asking?

There are various aspects of treatment to take into consideration when looking for orthodontic treatment.
What is the process behind getting orthodontic treatment?

According to Dr Anshu Sood, considering your options is very important when seeking orthodontics.
Is DIY orthodontic treatment unsafe?

Never cut corners or gamble on your oral health - that's the message from Dr Jonathan Sandler, President of the British Orthodontic Society.
What are the consequences of DIY orthodontics?

It is vital that if you are considering orthodontic treatment, you only seek it from a suitably trained and qualified clinician.
How to make sure you make the best choice for your orthodontic treatment

There are more choices available than ever before, so how do you make sure you make the right one?
What is the positive impact of orthodontic treatment?

When done professionally and safely, orthodontic treatment can be very beneficial for an individual.
How much should I pay for orthodontic treatment?

When considering your options for orthodontic treatment, this is one question you may find yourself asking.

Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
Veneers

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth and can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth.
Tooth whitening

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.
Implants

A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.

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