We provide Children’s orthodontic treatment with our Specialists Orthodontists and Therapists, looking at the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of irregular tooth and jaw alignment.
About Children's Orthodontics treatment
Treatment options
We have a range of Children’s Orthodontic Treatment options:
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Traditional Fixed Braces
These braces are directly bonded to the outside surfaces of the teeth and may be clear, ceramic or metallic (with or without colours which may be changed at each visit).
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Fixed Lingual Braces
Custom made in a laboratory for the individual patient, these braces are bonded to the inner surfaces behind teeth.
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Invisalign
A series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that you change every two weeks for the next set of aligners.
what to expect
Our highly experienced team of Specialist Orthodontists treat both adults and children. Our specialists can discuss the full range of orthodontic treatment options available inline with desired outcomes, including clear invisible aligners and more traditional braces. a typical consultation can look like:
Consultation and discussion
Meet our Specialist Orthodontists.
They will look at the functionality of the bite and structure, as well as aesthetics. They will also take panoramic x-rays and 3D digital scans (where needed), to assess the roots of the teeth.
Patients will also have a demonstration of the products available, from braces to clear aligners and colours.
Personalised plan
Once all images and diagnostics have been taken, and a full clinical assessment made, our Specialist Orthodontists will talk through the various personalised treatment options and give advice based on the desired patient outcome.
See results from the beginning
Our iTero scanner can digitally show treatment outcomes, even before embarking on your smile journey.
Patients also receive a full bespoke treatment report to take home.
What happens if my child doesn’t get braces?
- There can be an impact on facial structure should an overbite or underbite become prominent and not be addressed.
- Plaque can collect more readily in the spaces between teeth that overlap and are difficult to brush, which in turn can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, and on to even further health risks as gum disease has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Erupting adult teeth that are ‘off course’ can damage neighbouring teeth and put your child at risk of losing some of their adult teeth.
Should my child see a Specialist Orthodontist in London?
While it is recommended that all children are screened between the ages of 8 – 10, you might want to consider a consultation if any of these apply to your child:
- They have, or had, an early, late or irregular loss of baby teeth
- They have difficulty chewing or biting
- They breathe through their mouth rather than nose
- They have protruding teeth
- They continued sucking their thumb beyond the age of five
- They have an underbite or overbite
- Their teeth are somewhat crooked, crowded or misplaced
- They have jaws and teeth that are out of proportion with the rest of their face
Of course, with some of these it is hard to be certain, that is where that expert training and experience of an orthodontist comes in – if there is an issue to be corrected they will provide recommendations for treatment.