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A few weeks ago I had a phone call. "Hello its Mark from Groupon, wishing you a very Happy New Year. And by the way, we've got a front page offer you might be interested in." I politely wished him a Happy New Year but declined his offer and asked not to be called again. "Why?" you might cry, especially if you love Groupon or any of the similar discount voucher sites, in fact you may even have

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Have you made a New Year's Resolution? The start of a new year always seems a good time to start or regain good habits. I'm sure many will have some sort of resolution to improve themselves, whether it be a diet, giving up smoking or being more organised. I'm not one for resolutions myself, though I have promised myself I will spend more time doing the jobs I keep putting off as I'm an

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On Saturday the Daily Telegraph carried this article about the Duchess of Cambridge and how 'pioneering' French orthodontist Didier Fillion has used 'micro-rotations' of the teeth to produce 'harmonious asymmetry' and give her a natural look, according to Dr Fillion's friend Bernard Touati. I do think the Duchess has a lovely smile, I'm so pleased she hasn't gone down the route of porcelain

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Its not often that I have a 'failure' to report, but one has happened this week. A lady in her 60's asked me to improve her crooked lower teeth. Together we decided the best option would be to remove one lower front tooth to create space and fit a ceramic fixed brace to straighten the teeth and close the space. As with everyone I treat we discussed the possible problems she could face especially

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September heralds the return to school for many people and the school season for sports like hockey and rugby. You've probably got the PE kit already, but does it include a gumshield? Gumshields are essential for anyone participating in contact sports, in the UK that mainly includes hockey, rubgy and lacrosse, plus boxing and martial arts like judo, taekwondo or karate. Usually made to cover the

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I guess the common perception of an orthodontist is that we fit braces. Of course that is a big part of what I do but I don't advise braces for every patient I see. Take two cases that I have seen this week. S is 12 and not bothered by the appearance of his teeth. He is pretty adamant that he doesn't want braces, he has thought about this and lists several very valid reasons why. His teeth are a

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That's a question I often get asked, and it's usually specifically about Invisalign rather than other type of orthodontic treatment I provide. Do a quick internet search and you will see lots of offers for Invisalign treatment, some significantly cheaper than others. Have a look at your local orthodontic specialist and they will probably charge more than the general dentist down the road. In

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There is an interesting opinion article by dentist Martin Kelleher in the recent Faculty of Dental Surgery journal. He highlights what he terms "porcelain deficiency disease", a made up condition where dentists over-prescribe porcelain crowns and veneers. Unfortunately it has been taken out of context by several tabloid papers with the purpose of shocking the public about "greedy dentists", which

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I treat a really wide range of patients, from about the age of 9 up to 60+. I treat boys and girls, men and women, nervous patients and confident people, housewives, teachers, business men...you get the picture. One of the lovely things about orthodontics is that because I see my patients every 6-8 weeks over the course of one to two years I get to know them well. I've seen patients through

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The end of an era was reached last week as my younger daughter lost her last baby tooth. Also known as milk teeth, or more correctly deciduous teeth, your first twenty teeth are shed to make way for the adult, or permanent teeth. Generally the first one is lost around about the age of 6, and the last one about the age of 12. However there is a large variation and two years either way is fairly

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I wrote a blog in March about cheap tooth whitening and how you should always have whitening done under the prescription of a dentist. In general it is safe and effective when used correctly and plenty have research has shown this to be the case. Although I have used whitening in the past I do not offer it to my patients but refer them back to their general dentist for the procedure. I feel it

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Did Kate have braces to improve her smile before her wedding day? There is a lot of speculation that the Duchess of Cambridge had treatment with lingual braces before her wedding day including reports that she visited a specialist on Harley Street and an article in Hello magazine this week. Her smile is certainly fantastic, I'm sure any bride wants to look their best on their wedding day but

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I'm not entirely sure where to start on this blog. Its been a long journey including recovering from a running injury a year ago which put me out of running for several months. I've trained through snow and ice and wind, and finally sun and warmth. I've avoided lurgy and falling ill or injured. So on Sunday April 17th 2011 I found myself on the start line at the Virgin London Marathon for my

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You've probably heard of dental tourism, going overseas to have complex dental treatment done because it's cheaper and it can be combined with a holiday. Whilst it seems like a good idea you have to consider who will maintain your dental treatment and what would happen if you had any problems. It is difficult enough to assess the competence of a dentist but even more so if you are unable to visit

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The 2011 Smile Awards were held on Friday and I travelled down to London with dental nurses Carly-Ann and Lisa. We got glammed up for the ceremony at the posh Royal Garden Hotel (I met Carol Vorderman while checking in!), have a look at the pictures on Facebook to see our frocks. Although there are several dental industry awards over the course of the year these are the only ones to judge

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With Japan and the Fukushima nuclear crisis in the news the dangers of ionising radiation have been brought to everyone's attention. You can't see radiation but most people are aware that it can be dangerous.Radiation has several effects on the body. A large single dose (like being very close to a damaged reactor) has immediate effects that will make you ill or kill you, remember Alexander

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If you are getting married you are probably thinking about your appearance on the day, especially as it will be immortalised forever in the photos. Hair and makeup are just as important as the dress, but have you thought about your smile?A wedding is often the factor that prompts brides into getting dental attention, whitening is probably the most frequently requested treatment but you may also

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As teeth whitening becomes the new "must-have" it's not surprising that bargain treatments are springing up all over the place. I've seen various home kits advertised, beauty salons offering whitening, and offers for someone to do laser whitening in your own home.It probably seems rather attractive to have your teeth whitened for just £50 or £99 or to buy gel on the internet rather than pay your

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Two slightly bizzare things happened yesterday.I saw a lady who had braces fitted elsewhere about four years ago. Following a disagreement with her orthodontist she had not returned, so had not seen a dentist or orthodontist for about three years! Eventually she got fed up with the braces and removed most of them herself. She was unable to remove the upper ceramic braces or the remaining adhesive

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I've really enjoyed watching Mary Portas' "Secret Shopper" on Channel 4 and both her previous "Queen of Shops" series for the BBC.In "Queen of Shops" she was helping small independent retailers make the most of their shops to stand out from the competition. The makeovers of the shops were fantastic but what she really pushed was doing something different to stand out from the big chains and this

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Over the last few years I've done a few challenges, from walking the Edinburgh Moonwalk to running the Great North Run. I've really got the running bug now and enjoy getting outside and getting fit.This year I am taking on my biggest challenge yet, the Virgin London Marathon on 17th April 2011. I will be running 26.2 miles which will take me about five hours! I'm currently deep into training and

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I tweeted this last week but couldn't resist another link.My Milk Toof a blog of photo stories following the adventures of two teeth, Ickle and Lardee. Its not really dental related, its not promoting healthy teeth or a dentist and the stories aren't dental in nature (for example in one they go fishing!) but the characters are very cute and the photos are lovely. Go and check it out.

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I came across this blog from an American orthodontist on Twitter. A few years ago this would not have been relevant in the UK. You take your child to the dentist, the dentist says they need braces and refers your son or daughter to the local NHS orthodontist they have always referred to. You didn't think to question that there might be a different orthodontist you could choose to see and when the

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Regular visitors to Wetherby Orthodontics will know that we usually have Radio 2 playing in the background and if they're lucky Carly and I will even sing along!I did miss Chris Evans on this morning's breakfast show talking about his new invisible braces, but it didn't take long for a patient to tell me they'd heard it. Chris is such a smiley person and I've always noticed that his teeth aren't

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We are delighted to announce that Megan Hatfield has been shortlisted for two categories in the 2011 Smile Awards.The Smile Awards are the ONLY dental awards in the UK to reward clinical excellence in dental and facial aesthetics. Megan Hatfield has been shortlisted in the Orthodontic Smile-fixed appliances category for her treatment of a teenager with crooked teeth, and the Orthodontic

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This is a question I often get asked.The popular image of braces is teenagers wearing fixed braces or train tracks and this is often off-putting to older patients who feel they don't want to look like a teenager.I see a lot of adults who didn't get orthodontic treatment when they were younger or whose teeth have changed position over the years. You may be surprised that in 2010 we started

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Here at Wetherby Orthodontics we will help you beat the VAT rise!How?There is NO VAT on dental and orthodontic treatment, so our fees remain unaffected by the VAT rise. If you've made one of those "New Year, New You" resolutions why not come along and see us to find out how we can help you achieve a beautiful smile. You can even continue smiling during your treatment with Invisalign or Incognito

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We'd like to improve how easy our website is to find. Apart from being referred by their dentist the internet is the top method potential patients use to find us. You will know how confusing it can be sometimes when you do a search and get confronted with a myriad of results, not all of them relevant.How can you help? By adding your review to our Google Places Page. Here's howSearch on Google for

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Easy, you put them on the back of the teeth!You may not have heard of lingual braces (lingual = tongue, so they are on the tongue side of the teeth), by their very nature they are invisible so you can't see them, which makes it difficult as orthodontists to promote them!On Saturday I attended the British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) annual meeting. As you might expect for something so

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I'd like to make a suggestion about saving money and a Quango you can abolish; The Care Quality Commission (CQC).I looked through the 274 page document last night. You'd like to make sure that our patients are well looked after, well informed and have a say in their care; that our staff ar suitably qualified; that we act professionally, monitor our standards and have a complaints service. Doesn't

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I'm delighted to announce that the new Wetherby Orthodontics website is now live! We've had a re-vamp to make it a bit more modern and the main thing you will notice is the colour scheme (though if you've been following this blog you may have noticed the new colour scheme started here). It should be easier to navigate with the menu and sub-menus along the top and there is more space for before/

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These are Incognito lingual braces, made of beautiful gold alloy. They are highly customised to make them fit near the teeth for comfort and certainly the patients I have fitted them on so far have found them fairly comfortable. The customisation also means the results should be excellent.Patients love them because you can't see them as they are hidden on the back of the teeth, unless you do a

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This Morning presenter Myleen Klass recently revealed she wears lingual braces, fitted to the back of her teeth rather than the front. They look like Incognito braces which are highly customised for comfort and an excellent result.The problem with invisible braces is that you probably aren't aware they exist. Great for the wearer but promoting something invisible is quite tricky!At Wetherby

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Thank you very much to Lucy, whose treatment was completed this week. She wrote some lovely comments about how easy her treatment was and how happy she is with the result. Her final sentence just made us smile; "It was brilliant, fabulous, fantastic, great, pleasing, easy, whoop de doop!"

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You are invited to attend the Must-Have Makeover Event in Wetherby on Tuesday 20th July.Between 12pm and 2pm there will be a variety of local beauty and healthcare providers in the Town Hall for you to meet and chat with. Many have special offers and all will be able to help you with your queries, whether it is about orthodontics, dentistry, hairdressing, fashion, beauty or cosmetic surgery.Megan

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I've noticed a recent trend in new treatments that promise straight teeth in less time than traditional braces, in six months or even as little as six weeks. These treatments are being promoted to general dentists as a simple way of helping their patients. They are also being promoted as a brand, direct to patients. They are not marketing to specialist orthodontists, who you might think would be

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We've got a new gadget to use in the surgery (I have to confess to being a gadget-lover).The Apple iPad.Its very lovely and is drawing lots of admiring glances from patients (as well as from my friends and colleagues)You might wonder how we use it. I am putting my demo photographs and treated cases on it so I can show new patients a wider variety of pictures than the ones I currently have in my

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How do you show your support for your World Cup football team? How about wearing the colours on your braces like this young patient?

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Meet Hannah and Katie.These sisters have both had orthodontic treatment here at Wetherby Orthodontics. Aren't they beautiful?

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FREE CONSULTATIONS *LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE*To celebrate our latest advertisement in Excelle magazine (the full page ad at the front) we are offering a FREE initial consultation to anyone (adults of children) who brings the advert with them over the next two weeks.Perhaps you've always fancied improving your teeth but have no idea what it would involve? Perhaps you'd like to find out more about

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Its amazing how often orthodontics can become a family affair.This week I have completed treatment for the second brother in a family of three, and hope to see the youngest brother soon. I've treated quite a lot of siblings, sometimes at the same time, sometimes separate. I have also treated three sets of identical twins so far, perhaps unsurprisingly with almost identical treatment!Sometimes the

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Introducing our new loyalty card for oral hygiene products. Every item you buy will get you a stamp. Fill your card with 6 stamps and your next toothbrush is FREE! Don't forget to ask for a card next time you visit.We stock Fresh'n'Go travel brushes, Interbrace brushes, Swirl mouthwash, Retainer Brite, retainer storage boxes, wax and other comfort products.

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So the General Election is here and we need to make a choice as to how to vote. Personally I am struggling to decide where to put my cross when I get into the little booth.Labour have been in power for a while and I feel that change is needed. However I can remember the Thatcher years and how glad we all were to get rid of the last Conservative government. But could the Liberal Democrats run a

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Even dentistry is being affected by the volcanic ash from the eruption underneath the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland.My first thought was that apart from a few patients stuck abroad we would be relatively unaffected, as none of our staff have been overseas. Yesterday we had two things that made me think differently. A supplier has told us that an item we ordered is not available as it has to

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You might have noticed the Rimmel lipstick ads featuring Georgia Jagger. So have a lot of other people, but perhaps for the wrong reason. I came across a Facebook page with over 200,000 fans titled "Get the london look...na your alright sort your teeth out" (sic). What struck me, apart from the bad grammar and spelling of the title, was that so many people would bother to join such a group! She

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I am delighted to announce that I was "Highly commended" in the Orthodontic Smile category at this year's Smile Awards on Saturday.The Smile Awards reward clinical excellence in dentistry and require submission of a case report of a treated patient. I entered two categories, the Orthodontic Smile and the Interdisciplinary Smile and was shortlisted for both. The awards were held at the Royal

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-47318997984359340802010-03-22T14:32:00.003Z2010-03-22T15:03:46.593Z

What is "modern" orthodontics?Its a question I've been pondering as it's a term I sometimes use without really knowing what it means. I'm also putting together a talk for our open evening on Thursday and I want to get across what can be achieved with modern treatment.Is "modern" the last 10 years, the last 30 years, or the last 50 years?I suppose it can be any of those, and if you look at any 10

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-90904508235018626842010-03-19T14:19:00.003Z2010-03-19T14:29:24.040Z

Look out for lots of news about orthodontics next week as the first National Orthodontic Week is celebrated. The idea is to raise awareness of orthodontics and what it involves. At Wetherby Orthodontics we are holding a full day event. During the day on Thursday 25th March there is the opportunity for a free initial assessment for either adults or children (only a few spaces left!). In the

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-49733627115163846602010-03-16T15:58:00.003Z2010-03-16T16:17:20.640Z

What do you do when your teeth are worn down and you want to improve your smile?This gentleman had exactly that problem. The usual solution was fairly complex dental work including rebuilding the height of the teeth with crowns.I was contacted by the dentist (Kostas Papadopoulis in Harrogate) who tackled this major rebuild as the crooked lower teeth were complicating the solution. The most

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-65575299606874967182010-03-15T12:06:00.002Z2010-03-15T12:15:46.924Z

My daughter turned 11 yesterday and her request was to go for a chinese meal. Our favourite place is Sweet Basil near York, and we always have a lovely meal there, plus the staff are friendly and the customer service is always good.As we arrived they greeted my daughter by name and wished her a happy birthday, and tied a birthday balloon to her chair. They brought a special starter, compliments

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-55481953443077463132010-02-22T12:36:00.003Z2010-02-22T13:03:41.439Z

I've just come back from a week skiing. This year we were somewhere a bit different, not one of the mega-resorts in the Alps but a small French resort in the Massif Central (west of Lyon). There were very few options for lunch and drinks, the first few days we opted for a small, new-looking chalet near the main lift stations. Good value compared to the Alps, and the food was good. But,

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-84138385393044874752010-02-09T11:31:00.003Z2010-02-09T12:11:33.945Z

These arrived in the post this morning in a cute little box. Mini-cards from Moo.com. Very easy to make and order, especially when I remember how long it took to make my original business cards (ages and ages!).I decided to update my business cards and make use of the new staff photos. I'm rather pleased with them and I'm going to order some more with different images on.

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-56135395721785191082010-02-02T21:46:00.003Z2010-02-02T22:20:30.618Z

The recently published Oral-B Smile Report shows just how much a person's smile can affect your first impressions.Two groups of people were shown the same picture of a woman apart from one had clean teeth and one had stained teeth. They were asked the same questions and the results are certainly eye-opening. The report reveals that bad teeth can age you by 13 years and 82% will think you earn

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-8952348052892303962010-02-01T13:06:00.003Z2010-02-01T13:14:44.511Z

I couldn't resist the opportunity for a shameless plug to the practice! There's some brilliant versions of this poster, make your own at http://bit.ly/7b4vAk or have a look at some that have already been done http://mydavidcameron.com/

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-13809311832891101052010-01-26T12:02:00.004Z2010-01-26T12:17:46.431Z

I'm sure we'll all be pleased to hear the news that the recession is officially ended.My knowledge of economics is pretty limited and once past the basic news I get a bit perplexed and tend to switch off! I do know that with all the doom and gloom in the media at this time last year my diary was noticeably quieter than usual for January. Chatting to colleagues and patients in other lines of work

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-88296992605943118282010-01-13T13:23:00.003Z2010-01-13T13:25:36.670Z

Last night the photographer came to the practice to update our staff photos. Those of you who've been to see me recently know that my hairstyle is rather different than the one on the website and that the nursing staff have changed. So new photos of me with Carly and Faz, and of me on my own. Hope they'll be available soon and we can update the website.I can't guarantee I won't change my

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-75953146531005971112010-01-13T13:13:00.003Z2010-01-13T13:19:58.298Z

We're on the shortlist!I entered two catergories and have been shortlisted in both which is brilliant. The Orthodontic Smile with a case treated using twinblocks and fixed braces (if you don't know what these are there are explanations on our main website) which meant that extractions were avoided. The Interdisciplinary Smile was jointly entered with Jack Cooke, with a case we have treated

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-72841083399504357612010-01-05T10:21:00.003Z2010-01-05T10:29:55.484Z

This is the view of our car park from the practice this morning (about 10.30am). Its been snowing since the early hours and still hasn't stopped. Although it's not the first snow we've had this fall has affected the roads the worst, as most of the rest of the snow has been over the Christmas holidays when it's generally quieter anyway.Four staff haven't made it in, and I've only seen two patients

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-70541123735021357322009-11-18T11:14:00.005Z2009-11-18T11:23:50.068Z

Apologies for the lack of recent posts, we have been having technical issues with the blog, which I hope are now resolved.Proper post soon, if I can remember all the things I have wanted to say since it's been down!*Edit* I see some of the blogs I attempted to post have now published anyway, hooray!

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-62248592748304400982009-11-09T13:35:00.004Z2009-11-18T11:22:14.116Z

I live fairly close to where I work. On Friday I helped out at the community bonfire night, serving hot-dogs. Cue gaggles of teenage girls wearing braces giving me shy "hello"s as they recognised their orthodontist in an unexpected place!Half way through the evening a group of four returned, three holding toffee apples. The fourth indicated her brace, which had just broken, asking me what to do

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-513793887834735082009-10-19T13:45:00.004+01:002009-11-18T11:19:44.875Z

Congratulations to British gymnast Beth Tweddle for her amazing gold medal for the floor exercise at the Gymnastics World Championships in London this weekend.Not only is Beth proving that 24 year-olds are not too old to be top gymnasts, but that adults can wear braces too.

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-68048839217064636982009-08-19T13:19:00.004+01:002009-08-19T13:27:25.846+01:00

This is Shelly Ann Fraser, the fastest woman in the world (and Jamaican of course), proving that just because you wear braces you don't need to put your life on hold. This week she won the 100 metres at the Athletics World Championships, she looks pretty happy about it too! I love "brace-spotting" on TV or in magazines. There's a Jamaican hurdler wearing braces and during the World Swimming

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-43342469051912231682009-07-14T14:37:00.003+01:002009-07-14T14:59:12.720+01:00

This morning I read a report about a man who unwittingly caused some severe dental damage through tooth whitening. So bad, in fact, that he will lose some teeth. Horrifying isn't it?Before you throw away your trays and gel you need to know the full story. The person in question bought a product over the counter. It had no instructions and he used it every day for about three years. It had such a

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-85081315409384934232009-06-02T11:52:00.003+01:002009-06-02T14:24:43.933+01:00

This is Laura showing off her smile. I think I made her week by completing her treatment in time for the school Prom. She managed to make my week too, not only did she give me some flowers and a bottle of wine (thank you!) she wrote some lovely comments which I had to share."Thank you so much. I know I haven't always been an easy patient but thanks for your encouragement. If it wasn't for you I

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-73741074493065568742009-04-28T11:33:00.007+01:002009-11-18T11:22:46.895Z

I was away on holiday when Susan Boyle made her appearance on "Britain's got talent". I have to say, I was really wondering what all the fuss was about. So last night, prompted by a friend, I watched the performance on YouTube.WOW! What an amazing voice, I was almost crying at the end.The thing that strikes me about this is that everyone, judges and studio audience included, made the mistake of

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-67796717148057549352009-03-31T11:55:00.005+01:002009-03-31T14:30:50.771+01:00

I really enjoy this programme. If you haven't seen it (where have you been?) Gordon visits a failing restaurant and turns it around in a few days. It usually involves falling out with the owner, completely rewriting the menu and a makeover of the restaurant. Gordon is actually very good at this, he builds on their current strengths and invariably simplifies the menu at the same time as

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-36550192650265440782009-03-11T12:11:00.003Z2009-03-11T12:14:30.804Z

Following on from my blog of a few weeks ago here is another article about cosmetic veneers, shorter but less biased than the previous one (its from The Times). Thanks to fellow orthodontist David Horobin who posted it on his blog.

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-33951261793724306232009-03-11T11:48:00.005Z2009-03-11T12:05:13.956Z

Even the tooth fairy is not immune to the effects of the credit crunch it seems. Payments are being cut by 10%, but up to 53% in some cases.There is even a suggestion that other incentives, such as an extra hour's TV, could replace the financial benefits. Its not the same, somehow.I think the tooth fairy really needs to make sure her customer care is up to scratch though, in our house she often

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-50439971318797466172009-02-25T10:56:00.004Z2009-02-25T11:27:47.743Z

This article in the Daily Mail caught my eye yesterday. It details some problems patients have run into after having cosmetic veneers placed, specifically the nerves dying and needing rot-canal treatments. It makes quite horrifying reading! Like all these things we need to look at the whole picture. Veneers are used in different circumstances to improve the appearance of the teeth, by changing

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-75725650302643704102009-02-16T21:50:00.004Z2009-02-16T22:13:46.620Z

That was the title of the ITV Tonight programme I have just watched. This was about the "poison" that is dental amalgam (the stuff used for filling teeth) and is a story that crops up every few years. Like previous programmes (I think Panorama did one a few years ago) it is trying to shock and sensationalise, quoting a woman who had all her amalgam fillings replaced and is now miraculously cured

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-9926710841372939552009-02-16T21:26:00.003Z2009-02-16T21:49:30.718Z

I can't really let this week pass without commenting on three stories that have caught my attention and its only Monday so far!Girl with dentist fear starves to deathAn eight-year old girl died in 2005 from starving herself due to a fear of dentists and dental problems. Its a truly shocking story and one which I hope will never be repeated.What's in your mouth?I have just watched this TV

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-4972080045326649172009-02-12T12:23:00.003Z2009-02-12T12:33:04.575Z

Click on the title to read a news story about how millions of people are resorting to DIY efforts to fix their teeth. I am sure many people have tried temporary fixes until they can reach a dentist (I have often seen patients who have stuck a crown back in with glue or chewing gum), but it is horrifying to think that some people are doing this instead of seeing a dentist.I guess it is partly due

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-72528656956997613642009-01-22T14:19:00.004Z2009-01-22T14:34:13.879Z

This is British singer Estelle, currently nominated for a Brit award for "American Boy" which was a massive hit last year. She is wearing some aesthetic ceramic braces and already you can see an improvement in her teeth. She says "This was a me thing. I've wanted braces since i was 20." She even says it has not affected kissing! I think it's great that she is not afraid to smile and show them

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-13734683869607598232009-01-21T11:51:00.003Z2009-01-21T11:55:23.357Z

I love this photo, this is receptionist Dale and practice manager Anna looking radiant and in the Christmas spirit.

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-25569267823851797882009-01-12T12:36:00.002Z2009-01-12T12:39:53.822Z

Click the title to link to a short article about how to tell a real smile, called a "Duchenne smile". I often notice how my patients smile more naturally on the "after" photos than the "before" photos, it can actually make their apperance quite different (not just the teeth!).

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-56749097377871432902008-12-09T15:59:00.005Z2008-12-09T16:08:43.042Z

On Friday we (myself and dental nurses Michelle and Emma) will be attending the Dentistry 2008 awards in Leicester. We're really proud to have have been nominated for Best Practice for the North East and Yorkshire. It should be a fantastic night, a proper glossy awards ceremony with a banquet and awards presentation followed by dancing, and hopefully celebrating! We seem to have the most

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-15408024112233187072008-12-09T15:37:00.004Z2008-12-09T15:59:00.364Z

...preparing for 2009.I have a few spare hours this week, the practice is often quieter in December because with Christmas coming up most people don't want braces fitted, or even have the time to get here. So I have been making use of the time to prepare for next year, including planning our marketing strategy.Mainly I have been looking at the fees which usually change on 1st January. The good

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-69234651731721731002008-12-01T14:19:00.000Z2008-12-01T14:22:53.821Z

(Click the title) 10 important tips on looking after your teeth, whether you have braces or not!

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-11962299461988322062008-12-01T10:54:00.000Z2008-12-01T11:15:00.026Z

...fit her with braces! Or rather, remove the braces having made her teeth straighter.This is Charlotte, who is a dental nurse with our sister practice Ashby Dental. She didn't like the lower teeth because one tooth seemed to stick up above the rest. It wasn't a severe problem, but Charlotte didn't like it especially as being in the profession you want to have great teeth, it doesn't make a very

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-23309179755318077002008-11-12T12:56:00.000Z2008-11-12T13:15:05.677Z

This is a question which a patient asked yesterday and I hear fairly frequently. Your wisdom teeth usually come through in your late teens or your twenties. As you get older your teeth move and shuffle about, so often in your late teens or your twenties they will get more crooked. So the natural assumption is that the wisdom teeth have pushed from the back and therefore the front ones have

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-63074328447780927572008-11-05T09:38:00.000Z2008-11-05T10:02:11.216Z

This morning I had a request from a patient to delay the start of treatment due to uncertain job security. This is a reflection of the current financial climate of which we are all aware. Of course, I am happy to agree with my patients the best timing for them, whether this is due to financial or personal commitments. For example, many people prefer not to start treatment just before Christmas

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-7926323088639264772008-10-27T21:33:00.000Z2008-10-27T21:47:45.405Z

At the weekend I had the misfortune to arrive at Stranraer (with family) for a ferry to Northern Ireland to be told that all the fast ferries had been cancelled, and whilst we could wait 5 hours for the next ordinary ferry it was likely to be delayed due to weather. We decided not to wait and turned around and came home, a good decision as the ferry was further delayed.Aside from the obvious

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-71332198593384274382008-10-27T21:04:00.000Z2008-10-27T21:32:53.727Z

Trinny and Susannah were on the TV last week promoting their latest programme or book or something. The reason I can't remember is that I was mesmerised by Trinny's lips. Looking at photos (she's the one on the right) she does seem to have a naturally large lower lip, but both upper and lower lips looked abnormally large, the natural assumption being she has had them "done". Perhaps she just had

Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07210987147638242557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581325019629472239.post-45542038264311804252008-10-20T11:51:00.000+01:002008-10-20T12:01:12.641+01:00

Welcome to our new blog. I intend to update this regularly to bring you news, updates, photos and information from Wetherby Orthodontics. I will also be sharing my thoughts on current dental issues and anything else dental or orthodontic related.

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