Orthodontics (Tooth Straightening)

Our own UK Registered Specialist Orthodontist, Joseph McGill BDS, MSc (Rest Dent), FDS RCPS, MOrth RCS(Ed), MSc offers a full range of treatment options including fixed and removable braces.

The first step; Orthodontic Assessment. Usually two visits are needed; the initial appointment is with Dr Sam Le Sueur BDS who will ask a few questions relating to how we can help you and take any relevant photographs and X-rays. In addition, she will take scans of your teeth to capture their position and the shape of your jaws.

These records will allow Dr McGill to meet with you and give a detailed report on your treatment options. This second visit will be followed by a written report from Joe McGill for your perusal.

Fixes Wire Braces
This option is where metal or ceramic brackets are attached to the outside or inside of the teeth to straighten them with arch wires. The orthodontist will change the wires approximately every 6 weeks until the desired smile is reached.

Invisalign
Invisalign is a way of straightening teeth without using conventional brackets and wires.

The treatment consists of a series of nearly invisible aligners that you change every week. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth. As you go through the series of aligners, your teeth will move until they reach the final prescribed position by the application of gentle pressure. In addition to the aligners your dentist will place tooth coloured ‘buttons’ on the teeth which help with movement.

You will be able to view the treatment plan on the invisalign ‘clin check’ software with your dentist before treatment starts. This 3D treatment plan will show the series of movement your teeth will make during the course of your treatment and how the teeth are expected to look at the end.

The benefits of invisalign include:

• Near invisible appearance,
• improvement comfort,
• easier to clean the appliance and teeth,
• Easier to eat

To find out more about invisalign visit: www.invisalign.co.uk