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Specialist orthodontist at our Reigate clinic

Patients across Surrey book orthodontist appointments at The Wellington Clinic for expertise in straight teeth and smiles in .

Our specialist orthodontist works with children and adults, transforming lives and boosting confidence. We are proud to offer the finest dentistry at its best.

What are the benefits of orthodontic treatment?

your teeth correctly not only makes them look wonderful, it also improves . Teeth are easier to keep clean, lessening the risk of decay or gum .

why people have orthodontic treatment include:

The safest way to your teeth is to see a orthodontist, and at our Reigate dental clinic on Church Street we have some of the UK’s leading professionals.

Why do people have orthodontics?

Benefits of include:

Greater self confidence

Thanks to improved appearance and a lovely smile.

Gum disease prevention

Less chance of gum or decay because straight teeth are easier to clean.

Equal distribution of pressure

This is better for your jaws and is achieved once bite has been improved.

Prepare your teeth

For care in the future.

What is a Specialist Orthodontist?

A specialist orthodontist is a fully qualified who has undertaken at least an additional three years’ training and examinations to specialise in orthodontics.

Our orthodontist in Reigate is Dr Stephanie . Stephanie her specialist in orthodontics at King’s London and is a member of the Royal of Surgeons.

Book an with Stephanie today.

Surrey orthodontist – your consultation

Your orthodontist will carry out a full assessment of your teeth, taking and a jaw X-ray to study your roots. The next step is to discuss your options for braces, costs and how long you can expect your treatment to take.

Braces

A brace or orthodontic is used to straighten your teeth. They can be either fixed or removable and work by applying gentle pressure to gradually shift your teeth to the .

If they are removable you can take them out to eat and drink, and to clean them. If they are fixed, they are permanently until your ends.

To your teeth we can offer hidden braces that sit behind your teeth so they are almost or Invisalign which you can also remove for easier cleaning.

Teeth straightening

Tooth-coloured ceramic braces to match your other teeth, braces, braces or invisible braces such as Invisalign can all be used for your teeth straightening. them is simple.

How orthodontic treatment works

There may be some discomfort as your teeth and gums adjust which is normal and after a few days. Awkward speaking and eating will also pass with a little time.

After a couple of weeks, you may even have forgotten you are a brace.

Scheduled visits with your specialist orthodontist

We know our patients will be travelling from all over Surrey for orthodontics treatment at our Reigate dental clinic. We confidently believe it will be worth it.

We will see you every 4-10 weeks to check on and adjust your brace so your teeth straightening is as streamlined as . This can take from six months to two years, wearing your braces either all the time or for a number of hours every day. If this sounds like a long time, be that you will see improvements very quickly and these are for your final results.

Orthodontist FAQs

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

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

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

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

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

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

The price will also depend on whether the required is simple and quick or if it is complex and . The orthodontist will need to examine 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 depending on the types of required.

treatment can be completed in as short as 6 months for very minor tooth movements or it can take up to 2 years for more complex . 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 Masseter (Jawline) Botox 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 who provides with all the different brace types.

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

there may also be a tooth movement that may be more efficiently or effectively completed 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 brace is the least visible, followed by and then ceramic braces. The metal braces are the least .

Invisalign 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.

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

Fixed braces of small rectangular brackets (one for each tooth) and a wire. The are glued to each tooth and once they are glued in the correct positions the wire is into the bracket . Small elastic 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 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 it is extremely important to have retainers to hold the teeth in their new . Teeth will unfortunately move back if they are not held in position permanently.

There are 2 main types of retainers; fixed and removable. 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 retainer is commonly a clear tray which wraps around all the teeth. The retainer prevents larger tooth movements and changes in the shape of the arch as well as holding the front teeth in position.

Both retainers are best practice as the removable 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 orthodontist in Reigate, call , or .

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 Wellington Clinic,

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

9am - 6pm

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