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Maintaining Your New Smile: Post-Invisalign Care Tips
30 September 2024

Maintaining Your New Smile: Post-Invisalign Care Tips

An orthodontist in Oldham shares hints and tips on maintaining your new smile once you've completed your Invisalign treatment.

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Recovery Tips and Tricks After Jaw Surgery
23 September 2024

Recovery Tips and Tricks After Jaw Surgery

An orthodontist in Oldham shares advice, tips and tricks for recovering from jaw surgery.

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Dietary Considerations with Lingual Braces: Foods to Avoid
16 September 2024

Dietary Considerations with Lingual Braces: Foods to Avoid

An orthodontist in Oldham explains why you need to adapt your diet for lingual braces and which foods you should avoid with lingual braces.

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Can I Still Whiten My Teeth if I Have Invisalign?
3 September 2024

Can I Still Whiten My Teeth if I Have Invisalign?

Invisalign, if suitable for your dental condition, can be less disruptive to our lifestyles so for those who like to keep their smile crisp and white, Invisalign can seem the best option. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest culprits of tooth staining, how they can be avoided, and answer that all-important question of if our teeth can be whitened through Invisalign treatment.

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What are the Benefits of Orthognathic Surgery?
28 August 2024

What are the Benefits of Orthognathic Surgery?

Jaw surgery is seen as a transformative procedure, alleviating chronic pain, improving chewing and bite function and even improving speech but it is a big undertaking to opt into and many people will naturally look for alternatives to help improve their issues without the need for surgery. In this article we will look at if this is possible and what alternatives there are for those wishing to opt for something slightly less intrusive.

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Can I Start Orthodontic Treatment While Pregnant?
21 August 2024

Can I Start Orthodontic Treatment While Pregnant?

If you have been considering braces or are receiving orthodontic treatment and just found out you’re expecting it will hopefully bring a sigh of relief to know that you can go ahead and continue to invest in your smile. The important point to consider here is communication with your orthodontist so they can adjust their treatment as necessary. Let’s take a look at how pregnancy affects your teeth and what you can do to ensure their strength throughout.

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Do You Need a Referral to See an Orthodontist?
14 December 2023

Do You Need a Referral to See an Orthodontist?

Many people seeking oral care often don’t understand how dentistry, orthodontics, and the process of transfer works. There are a few options available, each showing benefits on an individual basis and depending on what you prioritise, will determine the route you choose. Let’s explore orthodontic referrals, whether they are needed, and which options provide the most amount of benefit to the individual.

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What to Expect at your Invisalign Consultation
7 December 2023

What to Expect at your Invisalign Consultation

Invisalign is gaining more and more popularity as an orthodontic solution to aligning teeth by the day, as it offers many of the benefits of traditional braces but much more discreetly and does not affect daily life as much as fixed metal braces. You may be thinking that Invisalign is the answer to your dental problems, but the big question is, is Invisalign right for you?

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What Types of Conditions Can Jaw Surgery Address?
1 December 2023

What Types of Conditions Can Jaw Surgery Address?

Our jaws are a marvel of engineering, they are responsible for so much of how we operate daily. However, several conditions can affect how our jaw operates, from speech, chewing, and even sleep, this is where orthognathic, or jaw surgery comes in. For many people with severe bite problems, orthognathic surgery is a saving grace and allows them to live without discomfort and show off a beautiful smile. We have all the information you need at Oldham Orthodontics, in terms of the types of conditions that jaw surgery can address, allowing you to make an informed decision. So, if you are looking for orthognathic surgery in Oldham, this article is here to help.

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Oldham Orthodontics

221 Hollins Road, Oldham

OL8 3AA

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