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Why do people go for clear aligner treatment? To get straighter teeth, obviously! However, achieving your smile goals isn’t the only thing that this teeth straightening method is good for: … Continue reading Yes, you could lose weight with aligners – Here’s how! →

Whether you’re looking into starting aligner treatment, want to be certain you’re choosing the right option, or wondering if all aligners are covered even if more are needed than predicted, … Continue reading Refinement Aligners – Why you may need aligner overcorrection →

A beautiful smile is a healthy smile. A healthy smile means thick white healthy enamel, and pink healthy gums. And how do we maintain gum health for a beautiful smile? … Continue reading Gum health and teeth straightening – What’s your gum type? →

One thing that sits right alongside straighter teeth on many people’s “Perfect Smile Checklist” is whiter teeth. A staple of the rich and famous, achieving a brighter smile has never … Continue reading Ultimate smile beauty combo: whiter teeth and a straighter smile →

If you are thinking about getting your teeth straightened because they are overlapping, crowded or crooked, you may have been told about black triangles. What are they? Here we will … Continue reading Black Triangles – Why they happen and what to do about it →

Mouthguards, aligners, retainers, whitening trays and dental splints – these dental appliances may all seem similar at first but in fact they are not and are all used for different … Continue reading Dental appliances fake lookalikes – mouthguards, aligners, retainers, whitening trays and dental splints →

We are busier than ever and we always need to be at our best. Many of us rely on our presentation skills to be able to do our job whether … Continue reading Aligner lisp – Myth or reality? →

Aligner, clear aligner, invisible braces, orthodontic aligners, clear braces, invisible aligners … They are known by many different names, and they come with their own terminology. In this article we … Continue reading Aligner glossary – 15 terms you need to understand →

1 out of 3 adults have at least one missing tooth. Sometimes when we are younger we don’t take the time to look after our smiles, too many sugary drinks … Continue reading Straightening teeth before getting a missing tooth replaced →

Major life decisions. Where is the time to start a family and also look after yourself and be all you wish to be? Some women may think they need to … Continue reading Braces and pregnancy: what you need to know before getting started →

You may be wondering what to do with your wisdom teeth before getting started with braces or clear aligners. You may also want to know whether they could cause an … Continue reading Wisdom teeth and straightening – myths and realities →

If you want straight teeth then you will need to use some type of brace or clear aligners, and before we buy anything in life we always like to know … Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Braces Cost in Europe →

So you are thinking of getting your teeth straightened and you want to do so in the best and safest way possible. One of the questions that you might be … Continue reading Orthodontic x-rays: will you need them before getting braces? →

Are you conscious of the gaps between your teeth? Gappy teeth are quite common, but sometimes they can become a bit of a bother. Maybe you don’t like the look … Continue reading Can teeth gaps be closed without braces →

A question we’re often asked is can clear aligners fix or improve an overbite? The simple answer is yes, but first you need to know why you should fix an … Continue reading How you can fix an overbite with aligners →

Are your lower teeth spoiling your smile? Have you noticed that they seem to be getting even more crooked? You’re not alone, millions of people find that their lower teeth … Continue reading Crooked lower teeth? 5 effortless steps to get them realigned →

Everyone wants a nicer, straighter smile and aligners are great at gradually moving teeth to achieve this. They can give you a much straighter smile, and together with teeth whitening … Continue reading How to achieve Cosmetic Improvement not perfection →

We all want a beautiful, straight, white confident smile, but how do we actually achieve it? What draws our eyes to someone’s teeth, and what makes us see them as … Continue reading Crooked teeth illusion. How your teeth shape play a crucial role →

Many of us are obsessed with taking the perfect selfie, with reality TV and Hollywood stars setting the standards for flawlessness. There’s a lot of self-improvement to be done, but … Continue reading How To Embrace Your Smile’s Perfect Imperfections →

There are many reasons why someone would want straighter teeth. They’re unhappy with the way their teeth have developed, they feel self-conscious when they smile, or perhaps their crooked teeth … Continue reading 5 Ways Straighter Teeth Could Change Your Life →

Over 70% of adults are affected by malocclusion (have crooked teeth) and half of them would consider some sort of orthodontic treatment to improve the alignment of their teeth. However, … Continue reading Why People Are Not Getting Straight Teeth With Invisible Aligners →

A nice, straight, natural smile is desirable for all the obvious reasons – you look great, healthy, and attractive. We’re actually genetically programmed to find straight, healthy-looking teeth attractive. Our … Continue reading ^ →

Clear aligners have been around since the turn of the century. They are a tried and tested solution to straighten teeth, and now they are available in the privacy of … Continue reading Be In The Know: Clear Aligners and Dental Hygiene →

We get many people telling us they have worn braces to straighten their teeth in their teens, but their teeth have become crooked again. Straight Teeth Direct™ can help you straighten … Continue reading Why Teeth Can Move After Having Braces →