Have you ever wondered what comes next after you take the braces off your teeth? It is time for the “retainer after braces” phase. While the braces strengthen your teeth and help you have a beautiful smile, the retainer enables you to maintain it. Apart from keeping the teeth straight, the dental retainer has many… Continue reading What is a retainer and how do I use it?
Category: Orthodontics
See how your smile can be transformed with transparent Invisalign braces at Angel Smile
Have you been wondering what your teeth could look like, if they were straighter, less crowded or had fewer gaps between them? Start your smile transformation today with our new Invisalign SmileView Experience. Scan the QR code in this poster (click on it to enlarge it) or use the Invisalign link above to be taken… Continue reading See how your smile can be transformed with transparent Invisalign braces at Angel Smile
Invisalign Open Day – speak to our Invisalign experts and get a free consultation
We at Angel Smile Dental & Orthodontics very much care to share the latest innovations and modern treatments with our patients and others interested in learning more about what we offer. That’s why we’re opening our doors to the public on the 14th of May from 3 – 7 pm! Visit our insightful Invisalign Open… Continue reading Invisalign Open Day – speak to our Invisalign experts and get a free consultation
Dry socket after extraction
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful dental condition that sometimes happens after you have a permanent adult tooth extracted. Dry socket is when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction fails to develop, or it dislodges or dissolves before the wound has healed. This condition is a common post-operative complication associated… Continue reading Dry socket after extraction
Prevention and treatment of dry socket
The precise cause of dry socket remains the subject of study. Researchers suspect that certain issues may be involved such as bacterial contamination of the socket or, a trauma at the surgical site from a difficult extraction. The most common factor that can increase the risk of developing a dry socket is smoking or a… Continue reading Prevention and treatment of dry socket