All sorts of questions can crop up in our conversations with patients and in this section we explore some of the themes.
The smile is a universal sign of happiness but also one of the first expressions humans make as babies. Read about the history of a smile, its meaning, and the chemistry that makes smiling, and being smiled at, feel so good.
Dr Asif Chatoo reflects on a statement from the General Dental Council and discusses the issues arising with ‘remote’ orthodontic treatments.
Bad breath is something we all try our best to avoid, yet it is an extremely common condition. Here are some of our top tips to help you avoid bad breath whilst wearing braces.
There are many different reasons why braces may be recommended as treatment, we take a look at some common problems that braces can treat.
LLOC’s cross-infection control measures make it possible for appointments to continue.
Please read these important steps you should take before your appointment, as well as some other essential new clinical procedures.
We’ve set out the pros and cons of both fixed lingual braces and of aligner systems such as Invisalign®.
How should parents and teachers reward children? New charity, The Rewards Project, aims to help adults and children choose low-sugar food.
We sat down with specialist orthodontist and founder of The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, Dr Asif Chatoo, to discuss his passion for lingual orthodontics and the story behind starting his own clinic.
A new medical collection has opened this month in the Wellcome Galleries at the Science Museum, enriching and expanding London’s extraordinary medical and dental heritage.
To understand how dramatically the internet has changed our lives, all you need to do is reflect on how we all research information.
What do we recommend to patients to deal with discomfort when braces are first placed?
