Understanding Thumb Sucking: A Guide for Parents Thumb sucking is a common habit among babies and toddlers, with nearly half of two- and three-year-olds engaging in it. For many children, thumb sucking serves as a way to self-soothe, offering comfort when they’re tired, bored, or upset. It can even help them drift off to sleep […]
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Navigating the journey to a confident smile during adolescence can be overwhelming. At Thorndon Orthodontics, we’re here to simplify the process, offering teenagers the chance to unlock their brightest smiles with ease. An Introduction to Braces for Teenagers Orthodontic treatment during the teenage years is a common rite of passage, offering teenagers the opportunity to
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Every orthodontist understands the transformative power of a confident smile, especially for children. As parents, you want the best for your child’s dental health and self-esteem. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing personalised care and guidance every step of the way. Overview of Orthodontic Treatment for Children Orthodontic treatment for children plays a vital role
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It’s natural to want to keep the beautiful smile you’ve worked so hard to achieve after months or years of orthodontic treatment. The process of ensuring that your teeth remain in their new position after your braces or aligners are removed is known as orthodontic retention. In this blog post, we’ll look at how to
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Getting braces can be an exciting and nerve-racking experience for many teenagers. While orthodontic treatment can help correct dental issues and improve oral health, it can also present a number of social and emotional challenges that can complicate the process. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the most common problems that teenagers
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While you have braces, it’s important to take extra care to keep both the braces and your teeth and gums clean. This helps to avoid not only plaque, staining and tartar building up on the teeth and round the brackets, but importantly it prevents early decay (or white spot lesions) forming around the braces or
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One of many dental issues a patient can have is an overbite. Interesting fact: what patients call an overbite (bucked teeth) actually differs from what orthodontists call an overbite (a deep bite). To avoid complicating things, this article refers to an overbite as what most people consider it to be – top teeth that stick
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Proper oral hygiene should always be a top priority. When you’re wearing braces, that takes on a whole new meaning. You’re looking forward to having a straight smile once the braces come off. However, if you don’t take extra precautions during the process, you may end up with unsightly stains, white spots, or tooth decay
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Everyone wants a healthy set of teeth and a straight white smile. That’s where braces come in. But while we all want the end result, most people (especially children) might dread the process of getting fitted and wearing braces. To make the process as painless and easy as possible I’d like to take a moment
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A lot of kids and even some adults can feel anxious about attending an initial assessment. Knowing what to expect can help prepare you for the appointment and eliminate any anxiety. Before the appointment If you have had a referral and/or any relevant x-rays (a panoramic, head film or CBCT) taken by another dentist or
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