Children's braces in Newcastle upon Tyne

The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make the best of your teeth. This includes allowing you to bite correctly, eat more comfortably, and to care for your teeth and gums more easily. And your smile will benefit, too.

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Common conditions requiring orthodontic treatment are:

Protruding upper front teeth - one of the most common dental problems

Crowding – a narrow jaw may mean there is not enough room for your teeth, resulting in crowding. Conversely, some patients have significant gaps between their teeth.

Asymmetry – particularly when the centre lines of the upper and lower front teeth do not match, perhaps because the teeth have drifted or the position of the jaw has shifted.

A deep bite – when your upper teeth cover the lower teeth too much

A reverse bite – when your upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth

An open bite – when your front teeth remain apart when your back teeth meet; the tongue is often still visible between the upper and lower front teeth.

Impacted teeth - in some patients, secondary teeth come through in the wrong position or do not erupt at all. Orthodontic treatment can help bring these teeth into the correct position.

What is the ideal age?

The ideal age to have orthodontic treatment is around 12 or 13, while you're still growing. The opportunity for improvement in an adult is more limited and surgery is more likely to be needed.

Treatment usually lasts from 18 months to two years, during which visits to Higgins & Winter Dental & Implant Clinic are needed every four to six weeks.

There are many different types of braces. Some are removable, which you take out at night, to eat a meal, or clean. Some are fixed and stay in all the time. Braces are made of metal, but at Higgins & Winter Dental & Implant Clinic we can also offer clear braces as an alternative - which use clear ceramic brackets, so you can hardly see them on your teeth. Prices start from £1,700. We have 0% finance options available, please contact us for more information on 01661 872979 or email [email protected]

Following completion of your course of treatment, you will be required to wear a retainer for a number of hours a day or at night, to ensure your teeth remain in their new position. Your Higgins & Winter Dental & Implant Clinic dentist will advise you of how long you need to wear your retainer for on completion of your treatment.

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