Elastics hold the wire in position on a fixed brace. Clear elastics may have to be worn between arches to align jaws; note, usually only applies to children.
NHS orthodontic patients can choose to have coloured elastics.
Moderate to severe crowding of teeth usually requires the extraction of teeth. You will be informed of the need to remove teeth at your consultation visit.
Teeth can be over crowded due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors such as thumb sucking.
NHS appointment times are between 9am and 3.30pm. We occasionally have appointments between 3.30pm and 4.30pm for routine adjustment of intact braces. To guarantee after school appointments we recommend you are seen privately.
Brackets are glued to the surface of each tooth. A wire is then attached to each bracket with elastics.
Yes, special gum shields are available; these should be worn for all contact sport.
No, special instruments are used to remove brackets and the excess glue is polished off.
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Yes, we offer a discounted rate for children who attend within NHS appointment times.
To guarantee appointment times out of school hours you will need to pay for private treatment.
It isn’t compulsory to have a brace. You need to be motivated and committed to your treatment. If you’re not your treatment may prove difficult and in some instances may not be completed. We recommend talking things through with your parents both at home and in the surgery and only starting treatment when you’re happy to proceed.