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Smile
with confidence
Many
people have crooked teeth, or upper teeth which they feel stick out too much, or
have other concerns with their appearance. Orthodontics is a way of slowly and
gently moving the teeth and jaws to improve the appearance, health and function
of the teeth.
When
can you have treatment? Young
children, with both adult and baby teeth, have their development monitored.
Simple treatment may be done at this age to simplify future treatment. Teenagers,
when all the adult teeth are present, are the most common group of patients to
be treated, usually with fixed or “train track” braces. Removable braces may
be used first, and extraction of some adult teeth or remaining baby teeth may be
needed. Adults
can have treatment at any age. They may not have had braces when they were
younger, or over time their teeth have moved. Patients may also want teeth
moving to help with the provision of crowns, bridges or implants. N Patients
under the age of 18 are entitled to a free NHS consultation. This will allow us
to see if orthodontic treatment is possible and beneficial. We will also be able
to tell you if the treatment can be done under the NHS criteria (teeth have to
be above a certain level of “crookedness”). We
have an NHS contract for a set number of treatments for under 18s provided on
Monday afternoon and Thursday morning. We provide standard metal braces,
“train tracks”, which can have coloured elastics to make them look funkier. Private
treatment is available for all patients of any age. Appointments can be made in
any of Dr Bates’ sessions. This can make it easier and more convenient for
you, which may allow treatment to finish sooner. We can also use more advanced wires and brackets, which may reduce treatment times and be more comfortable. Quicker treatment is healthier for your teeth and gums. Tooth-coloured brackets are normally used to make them less noticeable. We also have a special reduced cost option for under 18s who do not qualify for NHS braces – Monday afternoon and Thursday morning appointments only. For further information select the links below
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