We can help you gain a brighter and straighter smile with our Specialist Orthodontists
Orthodontics is an effective treatment option to correct a smile, crowded, crooked or spaced teeth, impacted teeth, malalignment and other conditions. Our Specialist Orthodontist offer treatment for both adults and children, and it’s never too late to consider getting your perfect smile!
We offer initial short free consultations with one of our orthodontic team, to check your suitability for orthodontic treatment. To secure one of these slots, please email our orthodontic coordinator Kelsey or call 020 7680 8938.
Our Specialist Orthodontists in London will discuss the range of orthodontic treatment options available to you. We understand the hesitation behind having visible braces, which can be off-putting, particularly for a long time. However, braces do not have to be the traditional metal brackets and stainless steel wires of old. They can be far more discreet, tooth-coloured and, for metal cases, tailored to your choice of colours. We even have the option of clear aligners, through Invisalign. We embrace new technology and continue to evolve in our options for orthodontics, offering you the best available tailored treatment, suited to your dental and style needs.
Known as “labial braces”, these are directly bonded to the outside surfaces of the teeth. Labial braces can be clear, ceramic or metal. We also have a number of colour options, which can be changed with every visit, to suit your mood, style and preference.
Lingual braces are placed behind teeth making them invisible when you talk and smile. This makes them the most discreet of all orthodontic treatment options.
Invisalign or clear aligners consist of a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that you change every week for the next set of aligners. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth and offers a much more subtle solution than traditional braces. Clear in appearance, they also provide an element of discretion.
Should my child see a Specialist Orthodontist? It is never too late to consider orthodontic treatment for children, and certainly any parent who has concerns about their children’s teeth, no matter their age, can consider having a consultation.
An Orthodontist (or Specialist in Orthodontics) will have undertaken and completed a minimum of three years of full-time specialist training after practicing as a general dentist for several years.
This specialist training is extensive and intensive involving thousands of hours dedicated to the areas of craniofacial growth and development, smile aesthetics, tooth movement, orthodontic case assessment, treatment planning, and treatment execution.
An experienced orthodontist will not only be able to carry out a thorough assessment of the work required on your teeth, but they will also know the best course of treatment for you. Not just what an acceptable treatment is.
All orthodontists were dentists first, although a general dentist is not an orthodontist. This is the result of those three extra years studying. Along with experience, it creates expertise: a deep level of knowledge and familiarity with orthodontic principles and practices.
Confidence boost: Smile, talk and eat comfortably
Improved speech: Correcting alignment could improve problems with speech
Better oral hygiene: Reduced tooth decay; better breath; better gum health
Reduced dental-related pain: Malalignment of a bite can put increased pressure on the jaw joint, teeth, or gums leading to discomfort and other potential oral health issues
“I always wanted to have orthodontics because my teeth were crowded and one would catch the shadow when I smiled in photos, making it look black!
I liked my teeth but knew they would be perfect if only they were straight.
I opted for fixed ceramic braces as I felt it would be less hassle than Invisalign and they looked very discreet.
Elaine was fantastic during my treatment, she explained everything thoroughly and made every adjustment as pleasurable as possible. She was realistic with treatment times and reassured me when I was getting impatient.
I am over the moon with my end results, the removable retainers provided after the treatment can also be used as whitening trays, so I whitened my teeth and WOW, they are more beautiful than I ever could imagined.
I am forever getting compliments on my teeth and people often mistake them for veneers!
My confidence has been boosted and now I am laughing and smiling more than ever before.
I am forever grateful to Elaine and the fantastic orthodontic team at The Dental Surgery.”
–M.
PATIENT JOURNEY
