The History of Braces How Orthodontics Has Evolved Over Time As someone who has worked in orthodontics for more than 20 years, I’ve seen just how much treatment has advanced. Today, patients visiting us in Torquay and across Torbay have access to comfortable, discreet orthodontic options that previous generations could hardly imagine, but the idea…

Keeping Your Teeth Straight – What You Need to Know After more than 20 years working in orthodontics, one of the most common questions I hear from patients is “Once my braces come off, how do I keep my teeth straight?” Achieving a beautifully straight smile through orthodontic treatment is a huge milestone, but maintaining…

Why Ocean Orthodontics in Torquay Is Going Green As an orthodontist, my priority is always the health and wellbeing of my patients, however, over recent years I’ve become increasingly aware that healthcare providers also have a responsibility to look after something else, our environment. Dentistry and orthodontics traditionally rely on materials that create waste, particularly…

Wisdom Teeth and Braces: What Patients in Devon Should Know Many patients who visit us at Ocean Orthodontics in Torquay ask the same question: will wisdom teeth affect my braces? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, typically appear between the ages of 17 and 25, which often overlaps with orthodontic treatment, which means it’s…

Can I Straighten My Teeth Without Braces? Many patients who visit us at Ocean Orthodontics in Torquay ask the same question: Can I straighten my teeth without wearing traditional braces? For many people, especially adults and teenagers, the idea of visible metal braces can feel daunting. Whether it’s for work, school, or personal confidence, patients…

Braces: What to Expect During Orthodontic Treatment If you or your child are considering orthodontic treatment, it’s completely normal to wonder what the experience of wearing braces will be like. Many patients visiting us at Ocean Orthodontics in Torquay ask questions such as: Understanding the process can make starting treatment much easier and less intimidating,…