Braces for children
It’s common for children and teenagers to need braces for a variety of reasons. Their permanent teeth may be crooked, or their teeth might not fit together the way they should. There are a number of factors that can cause these problems, from genetics to childhood habits like thumb-sucking.
At Total Orthodontics, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments, including solutions that have been specially developed for children and teens. Our orthodontists first trained as dentists, and then went on to complete a further three years of study and training before earning the title of specialist.
When should children see an orthodontist?
Children can have orthodontic treatment when their dentist or orthodontist feels it’s most appropriate, but most children start teeth straightening aged 12 or 13 once their permanent teeth are through.
Your general dentist may tell you that your child needs orthodontic treatment and then refer you to us, but you’re also welcome to contact us yourself for private options.
Some of the treatments we offer are designed specifically for patients under 18:
Invisalign
Teen
Invisalign Teen uses a series of removable, clear aligners instead of traditional fixed braces to gradually straighten the teeth. It has features specifically designed for children and are more comfortable than fixed braces1.
NHS orthodontics
Some of our practices offer NHS orthodontic care to under 18s who are referred to us by their general dentist. Treatment is free for those who qualify. Read more about what NHS orthodontic care involves and the criteria for qualifying.
Orthodontic Essentials
If your child doesn’t qualify for NHS treatment, our Orthodontic Essentials treatment could be the solution you’re looking for. Available only to under 18s, it includes a fixed metal brace for £2,500†.
Why choose Total Orthodontics?
Our primary focus is on creating straighter, healthier smiles for our patients. Some of the benefits of Total Orthodontics includes:
We have practices all over the UK providing teeth straightening, including some offering NHS orthodontic care
Our specialist orthodontists first trained as dentists and then completed a further three years of training before earning the title of specialist
We have over 20 years’ experience straightening smiles, meaning we’re really good at it
What to expect
At your consultation, we will chat through your options and suitability for different teeth straightening treatments.
*Terms and conditions:
1. Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. You may require a more in-depth clinical examination or diagnostic tests before treatment options can be discussed. There may be a charge for such examination or test, payable by you. The clinician will discuss this with you before any such examination or test takes place, which may be done during the same appointment as your free consultation.
2. Children under 18 can be referred for a free NHS assessment, subject to availability of appointments. Private consultations for children are excluded from this offer and will be charged at our standard rate but the charge will be refunded to you in full if the child commences private treatment following the consultation.
3. Consultations subject to availability.
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1 Kevin Miller et al. A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment. AJO-DO. March 2007, 131: 3, 302.1-302.9
†Terms and conditions:
- £2,500 price point applies to Orthodontic Essentials at participating practices to patients aged 18 years or under.
- The price point only covers the orthodontic treatment required, in the form of traditional fixed braces, to straighten your teeth
- The price point does not include any applicable COVID-19 safety tariffs, which will be charged in addition if they apply.
- Prices and options for further treatment may vary depending on location and suitability.
- A COVID-19 safety tariff will not apply to the free consultation but may apply to specific appointments in your treatment, which you will be notified of beforehand.
- Price is subject to review and may be amended at any time.
Our orthodontists
*Terms and conditions:
1.Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. You may require a more in-depth clinical examination or diagnostic tests before treatment options can be discussed. There may be a charge for such examination or test, payable by you. The clinician will discuss this with you before any such examination or test takes place, which may be done during the same appointment as your free consultation.
2.Children under 18 can be referred for a free NHS assessment, subject to availability of appointments. Private consultations for children are excluded from this offer and will be charged at our standard rate but the charge will be refunded to you in full if the child commences private treatment following the consultation.
3. Consultations subject to availability.
Total Orthodontics and Bupa Dental Care are trading names of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England Wales No: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.
