The number of adults choosing to have orthodontic treatment in the UK is growing. When done correctly, orthodontics can transform the appearance of the smile. This can have benefits for both a person’s physical health and mental wellbeing.
Orthodontic treatment is complicated and needs a specialist understanding of where teeth can be moved to, and how. In the wrong hands, orthodontic treatment can cause serious and permanent damage to the teeth and jaw, so it’s important to do your research and choose the safest option for you and your smile.
Orthodontics aims to move the teeth into a stable position. It works by putting pressure on the teeth, to slowly move them in the right direction. As the pressure takes effect, the bone in the jaw changes to allow the teeth and their roots to move.
The health benefits
There are many health benefits that come with orthodontic treatment. These include:
Straighter teeth
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Tooth jewellery
Tooth jewellery is the act of placing individual jewels onto the outer surface of the teeth.
There are two main types of tooth jewels:
Twinkles
A collection of yellow and white gold jewellery with some including gems such as diamonds.
Dental gems
A range of glass crystals fixed to the tooth.
Tooth jewellery is not advised by dental professionals and can cause damage to the teeth.
The General Dental Council (the UK’s dental regulator) views the application of tooth jewellery as the practice of dentistry. This means that anybody carrying out tooth jewellery treatments is acting against the law if they are not registered with the GDC.
Unfortunately, illegal application of tooth jewellery is all too common and something which is not safe for your smile.
The health risks of tooth jewellery
Having a jewel stuck onto the surface of your tooth can cause serious damage.
The area of the tooth underneath the gem is impossible to clean and can become damaged. Without …
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Oral piercings
Oral piercings are any piercings that are attached to, or in the mouth. This includes the tongue, lips, and cheeks.
As the stud or ring is pierced to soft tissue, oral piercings pose a far greater risk to your health than those on other parts of the body. This is because they are difficult to care for and are more prone to infection.
Oral piercings are not considered safe and are not recommended.
If you are still considering an oral piercing, it is important to lower the risks and help protect the health of your smile. Treatment should take place in a sterilised environment and carried out by registered piercers.
You can ask your local authority for a list of registered piercers as well as safe piercer associations.
The health risks of oral piercings
There are many risks associated with oral piercings. It is important that you are aware of all of these before going through with treatment. If you are concerned about the possible dangers involved with …
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