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Creating beautiful smiles for the next generation
More than just tooth straightening
Orthodontics for children is about more than just straight- ening teeth. Treatment involves straightening the teeth and ensuring they function in a healthy way, making it possible to bite and chew properly, contributing to clear speech. Te beautiful smile that results from treatment helps set the next generation towards good oral health and wellbeing, not just for their teenage years but planing for their oral health for the years ahead into adulthood. Teeth are moved by placing
gentle, controlled forces on them by appliances such as braces or aligners to help guide them to their ideal position over some time. Tooth movement occurs due to gradual reshaping of the bone and ligaments around the teeth. Following treatment, retainers are then used to give the newly formed bone and liga- ments around the teeth time to harden and support
the teeth
in the new position. It’s a truly complex process mastered by orthodontists whose training involves years of study and research. Dr Usman Qureshi, the clinical director at Origin Orthodontics, completed exten- sive study, research and clinical training needed to become a specialist in his field at the Royal London Dental Hospital.
TIMING OF TREATMENT Many children undergo ortho- dontic treatment in the teenage years; however, it’s best to arrange a check-up at the first recognition of an orthodontic
problem, usually between the ages of eight to 10. Around this age, while there may be a mixture of baby teeth and permanent teeth, the face and jaws are growing, giving the orthodontist a wealth of information. Some- times X-rays of the teeth and jaw help to reveal developing prob- lems that may require earlier treatment to prevent more complex care later.
TYPES OF TREATMENT Braces most
are However, the commonly
used type of appliance with
children. they’ve
AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLANS INCLUDING 0% INTEREST-FREE FINANCING. NO
come a long way with high technology wires that deliver gentle forces over a more extended period, reducing the need for frequent
adjustments. Tradi-
tional metal braces are no longer the mainstay of brace treatment. Te fashion-conscious teenager often isn’t able to use tooth- coloured clear braces or even the ultra-fashionable
Champagne
gold Iconix braces from Amer- ican Orthodontics, currently the most popular style of braces. Functional braces are some-
times used for children who need jaw correction. As well as tradi- tional removable braces like the twin block, Origin Orthodontics also provides the more comfort- able Carriere brace and other fixed-bite correctors for patients who want to avoid speech disrup- tion during treatment.
WAITING LISTS FOR TREATMENT.
OF £2,655, INVISALIGN FIRST FROM £2,500.
BRACES OFFER FOR TEENS FIXED FEES
ORTHODONTICS ORIGIN
Clear aligners by Invisalign
are perfect for teenagers who are conscious of the appearance of braces. A series of transparent wafer-thin mouthguards grad- ually move the teeth into their new position. Combined with the clinic’s remote monitoring app, patients can submit regular at-home scans to Dr Qureshi, helping to ensure their aligner treatment is on track. Tis also helps ensure the efficiency of treatment with minimal disrup- tion to schooling. Dr Qureshi is
also one of a handful of ortho- dontists in the UK to offer Invis- align First, comfortable treat- ment for the younger child (under
the age
of 10), which
is designed to treat a broad range of orthodontic issues in growing children.
Origin Orthodontics, 19 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8GE & 211 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5LE T: 020 7580 2786
origin-orthodontics.co.uk
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