The BLOS blog

A place to learn more about lingual braces, orthodontics and dental health.

Is it safe to straighten teeth at home?

Teeth straightening has historically been the domain of orthodontists and dentists. Recently though, we’ve seen a worrying number of teens and adults take matters into their own hands and experiment...

What is short-term orthodontics?

Braces can achieve dramatic and sometimes life-changing transformations. They’re not, however, a ‘quick fix’. Conventional orthodontic treatment with fixed braces typically takes 12-18 months, sometimes longer. This involves straightening your...

Are lingual braces available through the NHS?

NHS funding for orthodontic treatment can be somewhat confusing. Currently, it’s generally available to under 18s who need straighter teeth to improve their dental health. This is usually determined by...

Can we speed up orthodontic treatment?

Braces are a fantastic way to straighten crooked teeth, but sadly they have never been (and never will be) a quick fix. Treatment times vary patient to patient – but...

What is an orthodontic therapist?

Orthodontic therapists are a relatively new addition to the orthodontic team. Their role is to work alongside a specialist orthodontist or dentist to perform routine orthodontic treatments. It’s now fairly...

Bespoke braces

There is now a huge choice of different braces for patients to choose from, including removable aligners, clear fixed braces, and our favourite, lingual braces. Over the years we’ve seen...

Will lingual braces affect your speech?

Anyone who has ever worn a retainer or gumshield will be all too aware of the impact they can have on your speech. So it’s understandable that if you’re considering...

How do lingual braces move teeth?

If you’ve explored our website you’re probably au fait with the benefits of lingual braces: they look just like fixed braces but they’re ingeniously placed behind your teeth – you...