The aesthetics of the smile
Patients sometimes have a bugbear about the shape of individual teeth as well as the overall appearance of their smile.
Red carpets and designer frocks
Designer frocks, flashing cameras, red carpets, thank-you speeches, tears…..there has been much talk of the Oscars at LLOC.
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.
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 old is too old for braces?
I’m often asked “How old is too old for braces?†and my answer is “never.â€
One brush, many uses
What do car brakes, eyeliner, ships in bottles and teeth have in common?
The genie is in the hand, not the bottle
What products do we recommend for keeping teeth clean and free of plaque?
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.
Media coverage, the NLA and caution
Have you heard of the Newspaper Licensing Agency? Well, I hadn’t until a few months ago……
My debt to the USA
Europe has led the field in lingual orthodontics but we still have much to lern from our American colleagues.
