? WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS
? WHY IS ORTHODONTICS IMPORTANT
? WHAT ARE BRACES
? HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT TAKE
? HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO BE SEEN
? DO I NEED TO SEE MY DENTIST DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
? WHAT ARE RETAINERS
? WHEN SHOULD YOUR CHILD BE SEEN
? IS TREATMENT SUITABLE FOR ADULTS/AM I TOO OLD FOR ORTHODONTICS
? HOW DO I OBTAIN A CONSULTATION
? WHAT CAN I EXPECT WITH BRACES
? IS TREATMENT UNDERTAKEN UNDER THE NHS OR PRIVATELY
Both Private and NHS treatment is offered at the practice. Most children are seen for their initial consultation under the NHS. New NHS regulations mean that treatment is now limited to the more severe problems and therefore those children with a greater orthodontic need. The IOTN (Index Of Treatment Need), which is used nationally, is applied to measure the severity of the problem. We do offer an Independent scheme, effectively a reduced Private fee, for those children not eligible for NHS treatment.
NHS, Independent and Private options will be discussed with you. All adults (18 years and over) will have a private consultation and will only be eligible for private treatment. Fees will be discussed at your first visit.
