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When Is The Best Time To Wear A Brace?

It’s a question I get asked often; “ I’m too old to wear a brace aren’t I?”

So, how old is too old? When is the perfect time to wear a brace or get your teeth straightened? The answer is easy really, anytime you want to. It’s a myth that braces are the realm of the teenage world, maybe metal train tracks are more commonly worn by teenagers, but in the adult world there are many systems that are very discreet or invisible so no one would know that you are wearing a brace.

Many celebrities decide to have their teeth fixed as they are increasingly in the eye of the media, some have veneers such as Rylan Clark, others wear an invisible brace such a Chris Evans, but it’s not just for celebrities getting the smile they’ve always wanted.

At Evolve we have patients in their 70’s who decide to wear a brace to straighten their teeth and it changes their life, they no longer feel self-conscious about their teeth and their confidence increases massively. However, I would not advocate that everyone waits until their 70’s, wearing a brace as a teenager is an ideal time as it’s more likely that their friends are wearing them as well.

Unfortunately in this day and age, with waiting times in the NHS sometimes taking up to 2 years before treatment is started, your teenager is no longer prepared to wear a brace as they have other priorities now in their lives such as girlfriends or boyfriends. So the window of opportunity is missed. With reduced funding within the NHS, not everyone is treated free of charge anymore, so there is no guarantee that you would get treatment once you have been for the consultation. The alternative is private treatment.

Before you think, well that’s really expensive, it may not be as expensive as you think, straigh forward treatment can cost from £1,943 and as orthodontics usually takes a few months, payment can be spread out over a few months to ease the burden.

Everyone can have a celebrity smile, your smile is the most important part of you face with 87% of people noticing your smile first, so don’t delay, do something today!!

For more information on braces and teeth straightening, call Evolve Dentistry Portishead on 01275 842550.

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🦷 We believe that continually developing our skills is essential to providing you with the highest level of care and the best possible experience every time you visit.

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We’re excited to invite you to a special event we’re hosting at Evolve Dentistry on Monday 15th December, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

From 10am to 3pm, we’ll be running a Cyclathon at the practice to help raise funds for Bridge2Aid, a charity providing vital emergency dental care and training in communities that need it most.

This year, our very own Carol Somerville Roberts is taking on the incredible Peaks to Plains Safari Cycle Challenge in Tanzania, and this event is part of her fundraising efforts.

How you can get involved:

🚴‍♂️ Hop on a bike – join us for a few minutes (or more!) and help us cover as many miles as possible.

💙 Come along to cheer us on – your support means so much.

📱 Make a donation on the day – we’ll have SumUp, cash collection, and QR code donation options available.

If the weather is kind, we’ll be cycling outside Evolve; if not, we’ll set up indoors, so the event will go ahead either way.

Whether you’re keen to pedal or just pop by to show your support, we’d absolutely love to see you there. Every mile and every pound makes a real difference to the communities Bridge2Aid supports.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and encouragement — it means the world to us and to Carol.

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✨ What is amalgam removal — and when do we use the SMART protocol?

In this video, Carol Somerville Roberts explains what amalgam removal involves and the different options available to patients.

Some patients choose to have their amalgam fillings replaced for cosmetic reasons, while others request that the removal is carried out using the SMART protocol. 

For those who request the SMART protocol, it provides an enhanced approach designed to minimise exposure during the procedure, with additional safety measures for both patients and our team.

If you’re considering having your amalgam fillings replaced — with or without the SMART protocol — our team is here to guide you through your options. 💙

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