London Lingual supports Jamie’s epic elephant row
All my patients have a story or two that they share over the course of their treatment. The story told to me by Jamie Douglas-Hamilton is more of an epic event in his life.
Cleaning between the teeth: a health protection routine
Why it's important to fit cleaning between our teeth into our daily toothbrushing regime.
Friends, family and orthodontics
We all think that the choices and activities of celebrities are highly influential. But when it comes to orthodontic treatment, friends, family and colleagues are more likely to be the people who make us aware of lingual treatment.
How old is too old for braces?
I’m often asked “How old is too old for braces?†and my answer is “never.â€
Dentistry’s ‘porcelain period’ and its politics
The word “conservative†is confusing. If you put a capital “C†at the front, it’s a political party. Without the capital, it’s an adjective, describing a philosophy or approach to life or even dentistry.
How to make floss the boss
If you are finding it difficult to get a flossing routine underway, here’s some tips to get you started.
The genie is in the hand, not the bottle
What products do we recommend for keeping teeth clean and free of plaque?
One brush, many uses
What do car brakes, eyeliner, ships in bottles and teeth have in common?
My debt to the USA
Europe has led the field in lingual orthodontics but we still have much to lern from our American colleagues.
The Toothbrush through the Ages
How far has the toothbrush come? From bamboo and hog bristles to the electric kind, it would seem its come a long, long way.
David Bowie’s teeth
One of the cultural talking points of 2013 has been the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A. It attracted huge numbers of visitors to the South Kensington museum.
When a headache can be more than a pain in the neck
Who do you turn to when you have a persistent headache? A doctor or a dentist? Most of us would consult their doctor believing that dentists deal with the mouth only. But depending on the circumstances, the dentist might just be the right person.
