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Straighter smiles for under 18s
With all the different types of teeth straightening available, it can be tricky to find a simple solution to get a straighter smile. That’s why we offer Orthodontic Essentials.
What is Orthodontic Essentials?
Orthodontic Essentials, a fixed metal brace for £3,190*, is available to those aged 18 years old and under.
If your child doesn’t qualify for NHS treatment or you don’t want them to be sat on a long waiting list, Orthodontic Essentials could be an option for you.
Orthodontic Essentials is available at selected practices only:
What are the benefits of Orthodontic Essentials?
No lengthy waiting lists: If your child doesn’t qualify for NHS treatment or you don’t want them to be sat on a long waiting list, Orthodontic Essentials could be an option for you.
Free*† consultations: We offer a free*† teeth straightening consultation. So why not find out all about Orthodontic Essentials in a no-obligation, informative chat with one of our friendly specialists.
What to expect at your first orthodontic essentials appointment
We’ll keep you in the know at each step of your teeth straightening journey. Find out what to expect from your first Total Orthodontics appointment.
Why choose Total Orthodontics?
Our primary focus is on crafting straighter, happier and healthier smiles for our patients. For more information on Orthodontic Essentials book your free*† consultation at one of our participating practices today.
We have practices all over the UK providing orthodontic care.
Our specialist orthodontists first trained as dentists, and then completed a further three years of study and training before earning the title of specialist.
We have over 25 years’ experience straightening smiles.
Spread the cost of your treatment†
Get the straighter smile you’ve always wanted with finance options that suit you, including 0% APR up to 36 months or 7.9% APR over 48 or 60 months.
Ask us about hassle-free finance with Novuna Personal Finance today. T&Cs apply.
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. Consultations subject to availability.
3. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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More about teeth straightening
Find out everything you need to know about orthodontics.
Braces for under 18s
Find out about the different types of teeth straightening options available for under 18s.
Fixed metal
braces
Traditional fixed braces are made of metal and are used in Orthodontic Essentials treatment, as well as NHS care.
Cost of alternative braces
Find out more about how much alternative braces cost and how you can request an estimate for treatment.
Invisalign teen
If you’re interested in removable braces instead of fixed ones, you may consider Invisalign teen as an option.
NHS orthodontic care
Some under 18s with severe orthodontic needs may qualify for free NHS care.
*Terms and conditions:
- £3,190 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.
- Prices and options for further treatment may vary depending on location and suitability.
- Price is subject to review and may be amended at any time.
†Terms and conditions:
- Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. Subsequent clinical examinations and diagnostic tests required, and any associated costs will be discussed prior to treatment commencing.
- A free video or telephone consultation is not a clinical diagnostic tool, its function is to support the discussion of treatment options and suitability.
- Consultations subject to availability.
Our orthodontists
†Finance terms and conditions:
Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.
The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months subject to the amount of credit. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Total Orthodontics and Bupa Dental Care are trading names of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration no: 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.
Finance is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. Registered Office: Novuna House, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HP. Registered in Cardiff under company no. 1630491. The register can be accessed through; http://www.fca.org.uk/.
*Form 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. Consultations subject to availability.
3. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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.
