Children Orthodontic Treatments
NHS treatment is available to eligible patients who meet the orthodontic criteria and are aged 18 years and in full-time education and under. There is currently a waiting list for assessment, your general dentist should send through a referral if necessary.
Children’s Treatment
NHS treatment is carried out to a very high standard with appointments between 9am and 3pm. treatment is carried out by an orthodontic specialist and our orthodontic therapist.
Milder cases may not be eligible for NHS funding, under these circumstances treatment can still be carried out on a private basis.
Private child options: children are eligible for private orthodontic treatment whether they qualify for NHS treatment or not.
Appointments can be arranged privately for our next available appointment slot.
We have a range of self funded payment plans with flexible options to suit individual circumstances, appointment times can range from 9am – 4.45pm
Conventional metal fixed appliances
These are the most common form of appliance used in children and are often also termed ‘train tracks’. They are most commonly made from stainless steel. Care has to be taken eating hard foods as the attachment can easily be broken leading to a disruption in treatment. Appliances can easily be removed at the end of treatment leaving the teeth intact.
Orthodontic Retainers
Why do I need to wear retainers?
There are two reasons for wearing retainers:
- Teeth tend to want to move back towards their original positions. This is called relapse.
- As we get older our teeth may start to move unpredictably, often showing some crossing over and increased in crowding.
By wearing retainers long-term we can reduce these age changes in the position of the teeth. The longer you wear retainers, the longer you can keep your teeth straight.
Sports Mouthguards
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Helps reduce chance of concussion
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Protects jaw joints against injury
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Protects lips and cheeks/ soft tissues from injury
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Cushions teeth against impact
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Helps prevent injuries to the jaws and neck
It is important to wear a mouthguard over braces when playing contact sport to prevent injury.
Self-fitting orthodontic mouthguards are available to purchase at reception.
Custom sports mouthguards are available for purchase from £60 when your treatment is complete. We will create a custom made mouthguard by taking an impression of your teeth and then having the laboratory build your mouthguard to perfectly fit your mouth. Your mouthguard will be in the colour of your choice with your name imprinted on it.
