What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry which concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities such as crooked, crowded, protruding teeth and poor jaw alignment.

Orthodontic treatment is about making the best of your teeth and improving the harmony of your mouth and jaws.

Once you can bite together correctly you can eat more comfortably, care for your teeth and gums more easily, and your smile will benefit immensely. The value of an attractive and healthy smile should never be under estimated.

What can Orthodontics do for you?

Chapel Road Orthodontics we can help you achieve the award winning smile you have always dreamed of, using the most sophisticated appliances and latest techniques combined with our clinical expertise. Our Patients enjoy a pleasurable patient journey of transformation, gaining confidence in their smile.

First impressions are lasting. You have one opportunity to create a great first impression, let us help you make the most of your smile.

Key benefits

• A confident and winning smile

• Enhanced self esteem

• Improves your facial profile

• Early intervention reduces the risk of bite related problems in later life

• Eliminates undue stresses on the jaw joints and abnormal tooth wear

• Makes teeth easier to clean which helps reduce the risk of decay and gum disease

What options are available?

Option One

In-Ovation C

The white brace – In-Ovation C – is a very aesthetic way of aligning the teeth. It is increasingly popular with both adult and child patients, who wish to have a less inconspicuous appliance.

Inovation system braces are gentle with a special free-sliding technology which places little pressure on teeth as they are gently guided into place. As a result, treatment not only takes less time and requires fewer appointments but is more comfortable than traditional fixed braces.

The latest high tech wires are used, ensuring rapid but comfortable progress.

Click here to for the In-Ovation patient information brochure

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Damon System

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The Damon System is not just a new product; it's a whole new way of treating patients. Conventional braces are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably.

Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, hygiene is easier during treatment.

But above all, it is the way that this low friction system allows the quick treatment of far more cases without extractions which makes Damon unique

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Damon Q

Damon Q – the 4th version of the appliance is now available at Chapel Road Orthodontics. It is smaller, has more features built in and it promises to contribute greatly to the impressive results that our patients are seeing.

In addition to creating beautiful smiles, most patients are able to notice a beneficial change in their face. The Damon system allows us to create full arch forms and broader smiles that gives more support to the midface, creating not just a beautiful smile, but a look that’s more youthful and dynamic.

Private Treatment

Chapel Road Orthodontics offers private orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages, providing a comprehensive range of orthodontic services.
Orthodontic treatment has gone through a revolution in recent years and treatment outcomes previously not thought possible, can now be predictably achieved.

The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has increased rapidly in recent years. Nearly one million people in the UK started having orthodontic treatment during 2009 and more adults than ever before are deciding to proceed with natural restoration.

Treatment can be successful at any age as the biological process involved in tooth
movement is the same in adults and children.

Adults are discovering that today’s high tech appliances are discreet and we are able to offer the very latest orthodontic appliances and techniques.

The principal advantages of private treatment are:

• The highest quality of treatment, carried out by your own experienced Specialist Orthodontist, from start to finish, to ensure continuity of care

• Private treatment offers all of the aesthetic options for those who don’t want the traditional metal braces

• Treatment can commence immediately with no waiting list

• Flexible appointment times

• Extra clinical time set aside for each patient

• Sophisticated appliances, for faster treatment and extra comfort

• Use of state of the art techniques and materials

• Interest free flexible finance options

Adult Treatment

Many adults are concerned about the appearance of their teeth. For some, their smile can be a real concern affecting their confidence to smile and levels of self esteem.

Chapel Road Orthodontics can help you achieve the award winning smile you have always dreamed of, using the most sophisticated appliances and latest techniques. Each week we see a large number of adults concerned about the appearance of their teeth and decide to undergo orthodontic treatment. We have successfully treated patients from their early 20’s through to their late 60’s, so don’t delay an award winning smile can be yours at any age!

Orthodontic treatment in adults is often rapidly successful and can make a real difference to the patient’s self esteem and outlook on life.

Click to download Private Orthodontic Treatment Leaflet

Click her to find out more about ‘Adult and Pre-Wedding Orthodontic Treatment’.

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How much will it cost?

It’s important to keep in mind the lifetime value that orthodontics treatment provides. Treatment fees are individually assessed and depend upon the complexity of the treatment required.

The initial consultation costs £98 which includes a full diagnosis.

We believe that the financial considerations should not be an obstacle to a beautiful smile. Interest free, low cost repayment plans (no deposit required) are available to help fund your orthodontic treatment, making private treatment much more affordable.

Our payments plans start from as little as £66.00* per month.

*subject to status, 0% finance is available over an 18 month period.

Please contact us for further details.

NHS Treatment

NHS treatment is available to eligible patients under the age of 18 years, who’s orthodontic problem is severe enough to attract NHS funding on the grounds of dental health.

Provision of NHS Orthodontic Treatment

On the 1st April 2006, the new NHS dental contract was introduced to all Orthodontic Practices in the UK. This contract has implications in terms of the level of funding and eligibility for NHS patients wishing to undergo treatment. Under the terms of the new dental contract, health service funding is now directed at those patients to whom treatment will give an improvement in their dental health and not just in the appearance of their teeth.

The way in which an Orthodontist decides whether NHS funding is available to the patient is by using a complex system of measurement called The Index Of Treatment Need (IOTN).
Click here for full details of the NHS grading procedure.
Click here for our NHS waiting list policy.

How to be referred

Your General Dental Practitioner will need to refer you to us for a NHS assessment to be carried out. Patients wishing to undergo NHS treatment may be subject to a
waiting list, please ask reception for current waiting times. NHS treatment options are limited to Metal Braces only.

Metal Braces

Today’s metal braces are slimline, unobtrusive and very comfortable to wear.

Excellent alignment of teeth is achieved in short periods of time. They are a modern reliable way to improve your smile.

For those patients not eligible for NHS treatment, we would be more than happy to
discuss private treatment options and our various finance schemes available.