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Your
treatment After receiving your referral from your dentist or yourself, we will arrange your first appointment. We will examine your teeth and mouth and discuss what treatment may be suitable for you. We
will probably take some impressions of the teeth, photographs, and if you are
likely to go ahead with treatment, an x-ray. We
will let you know the investment required for any private options. With
the exception of short treatments, private fees are paid 25% at fitting with the
rest paid by standing order over 18 months, interest free. How long does it take? We
will give you a guide at your assessment visit. In most cases, it takes around
18 to 24 months, a little longer in adults, as the teeth are slower to move. If
additional braces are needed first it may be 12 months longer, simple treatments
may only take 6 to 12 months. Obviously if appointments are missed, and
particularly if braces are broken, it will take longer. Once braces have been
removed retainers will need to be worn. We
can only be fairly sure of teeth remaining in place for as long as retainers are used. Caring
for your teeth and braces It
is very important to take extra care of your teeth and gums while wearing braces
to avoid problems such as decay, gum disease and unsightly marks on your teeth.
We will give you specific advice on how to look after your braces and teeth and
may arrange in-depth appointments with Debs to help you with this if we, or you,
think this is advisable.
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