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Orthodontist In Chelsea, London

If you would like teeth and a beautiful smile book an with our Specialist in London. Our Specialist Orthodontist teeth for both children and adults.

Why do people have orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic will the positioning of the teeth and will the function and . With straighter teeth, your teeth will be easier to keep clean and so you will reduce your risk of decay or gum .

You are a possible for if you suffer from any of the below:

It is important to see a Specialist if you would like to straighten your teeth. Our team is among one of the best orthodontists in London, led by our Specialist Orthodontist; Dr Oiknine.

What are the benefits of Orthodontics?

There are many associated with orthodontics, for both adults and children. These benefits include:

Greater self confidence

Greater self confidence due to improved appearance of teeth and a more smile.

Gum disease prevention

Less chance of gum disease or decay when teeth are straightened.

Equal distribution of pressure

Equal distribution of on the jaws once the bite has been improved.

Prepares the teeth

Prepares the teeth for restorative care in the future

What is a Specialist Orthodontist?

A Orthodontist is a fully dentist who has undertaken an additional 3+ years and examinations to specialise in orthodontics. Our in London is Dr. . Stephanie her in orthodontics at King’s College London and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.

To find out if you are suitable for , you will need to book an with Dr Stephanie Oiknine, our Specialist in London.

London Orthodontist

During the orthodontics in London procedure, the will carry out a full assessment of your teeth. If required you may also need photographs and a jaw x-ray to show the roots of your teeth.

Once the orthodontist has collected all the information she will then all the suitable brace options with you, how long your will take and how much your treatment will cost.

Braces in London

Orthodontic braces can be either fixed or . A brace or orthodontic appliance is used to straighten your teeth. Braces work by using gentle to move your teeth to the right .

Removable braces can be removed for eating, and cleaning. Fixed braces are permanently attached to the teeth until the end of treatment.

We that you don’t want it to be obvious that you’re braces, which is why we specialise in using discrete braces that are for others to notice. Hidden braces can be used which sit behind the teeth of in front of them.

If you’re for an orthodontist in London, you’re in the right place.

Teeth Straightening London

Tooth coloured ceramic braces for teeth straightening in London can be used that match the colour of your teeth or are almost completely transparent. Alternatively braces such as Invisalign can be used which are really and can be taken out.

Some of the types of orthodontic dental braces we offer at our include , , and .

Orthodontic Treatment Procedure

Having a brace fitted is a simple procedure. After the of your brace, it’s normal to feel some around your teeth and gums as your mouth adjusts to the brace and your teeth slowly begin to move.

The soreness typically within a few days, until which paracetamol can be helpful. Eating and speaking with a brace can feel awkward at first, but again, this passes with time.

After your brace for a couple of weeks, you’ll adjust to it and the chances are you’ll forget you’re even it.

London Specialist Orthodontist

After your dental brace has been fitted, you will need to visit our London Specialist Dr Oiknine every 4-10 weeks so the progress of the teeth straightening can be checked and to the brace can be made for further straightening.

Some braces need to be worn all the time, but others only some of the time, and some need to be worn for just 6 months, whereas others need to be worn for up to 2 years. Though this may seem like a long time, keep in mind that those time-frames are for the final results, and that progress is continual from the outset.

Visible improvements may take just weeks.

Orthodontist FAQs

You can have braces at any age; from as young as 7 to as old as 100.

Younger can see an from 7 years old. There will be a mix of baby and adult teeth at this age and although it will not be possible to straighten all the adult teeth, it is important to certain problems and more complications that will result in more at a later stage. The younger age is also ideal to encourage bone growth if for jaw corrections; this will not be possible once the child has stopped growing.

Adults can have braces at any age. It’s never too late to your teeth. In fact, straighter teeth will help you to have a better bite and function and to help you keep your teeth cleaner and maintain healthier gums.

When you first visit us, we’ll carry out an examination and make detailed plans and notes regarding treatment plans. We’ll also discuss cost and payment plans with you at this time. Contact us today for access to the best London orthodontists available.

The price of braces generally varies from around £3500 to £9800. Most braces will around £4500-£5000.

The braces are generally fixed metal braces. Fixed braces are normally an of a few hundred pounds extra. Invisalign (removable clear aligner) braces can be a similar price and fixed braces are the most expensive at around £7500-£9000.

The price will also depend on whether the treatment is simple and quick or if it is and lengthy. The will need to and assess your teeth to calculate the length of time it will take to straighten in order to the exact cost.

Retainers will be needed at the end of and can be around £150 to £400 per arch on the types of retainers required.

Orthodontic can be completed in as short as 6 months for very minor tooth or it can take up to 2 years for more treatments. Most cases will generally take 12 to 18 months for the teeth to line up neatly. It all depends on whether the teeth were very to begin with or just a little.

Teeth can start to move quite quickly and with type braces you will move to the next aligner every 1-2 weeks. With fixed braces you will need to see the every 6 -8 weeks.

All the braces can be as good as each other if in expert hands. The best thing to do is to see an orthodontist who provides treatment with all the different brace types.

If the orthodontist does not use or lingual braces for example, then they would not be able to these options with you. The orthodontist can help to guide you in your decision making.

Occasionally there may also be a specific tooth movement that may be more efficiently or with a particular brace so the orthodontist can help advise if that is the case. Invisalign is but will need to be worn for 23 hours per day so you need to be committed for this brace option.

braces will be fixed to the inside of your teeth and closer to your tongue so may take a little longer to get used to. The brace will give you a lisp until you adapt to it being there.

There are many types of braces to choose from. Cost and tend to be the main deciding factors.

If cost is the most important factor then traditional metal braces are most likely to be the cheapest, followed by ceramic braces and then . Lingual braces are almost double the price of the other types.

If the most important thing is appearance, then the lingual brace is the least visible, HydraBack (Back Facial) followed by and then ceramic braces. The metal braces are the least discreet.

type braces, although removable, need to be worn for 23 hours per day, so if you are unable to commit to this, then fixed braces may be a better option for you.

certain tooth can also influence the brace type used and an who provides all the brace can guide you on whether one brace can achieve certain better.

Fixed braces of small (one for each tooth) and a wire. The brackets are glued to each tooth and once they are glued in the correct the wire is slotted into the grooves. Small bands are popped over each bracket keeping the wire held on tightly. At the end of treatment, the are gently lifted off the tooth. The tooth is then polished to remove any remaining glue.

braces of a set of clear plastic aligners which are removable. However, there will normally be a few small attachments that will be glued to a few of the teeth. The attachments are tiny clear blobs and when the aligners are not in the mouth you can barely see them. At the end of treatment the blobs are shaved back and the tooth is polished.

Once the brace is removed it is extremely important to have retainers to hold the teeth in their new positions. Teeth will unfortunately move back if they are not held in permanently.

There are 2 main types of retainers; fixed and . The fixed wire retainer is a thin wire that is glued to the back of the front 6 teeth. This wire rotations of the front teeth. The removable retainer is commonly a clear tray which wraps around all the teeth. The prevents larger tooth and changes in the shape of the arch as well as the front teeth in position.

Both retainers are recommended best practice as the retainer will only be worn during the night. The fixed wire retainer will be permanently holding the front teeth secure.

The Wellington Clinic

To find out more about , or to book an appointment with our in London, call , email or send us a using the below form or simply book online.

63a King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4NT

2 Castlefield Court, Church Street, Reigate, RH2 0AH.

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The Wellington Clinic,

63a King's Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 4NT

Reigate

The Clinic,

2 Court,
Church Street,
Reigate,
RH2 0AH.

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