If you’re someone who is looking for orthodontics in Weybridge, you are not alone. Few people are born with perfectly aligned teeth and at Weybridge Orthodontics in Surrey, we work hard to help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. But why do you have teeth that are crooked or overcrowded? Is there a mistake you’ve made, or something you should have done differently? Here, we address the reasons why orthodontic treatment might be needed. Read on to find out more…

Genetics

You might be glad to know that in most cases, the reason your teeth are not perfectly aligned is purely down to genetics. The size of your mouth, jaw and teeth are inherited from your parents, and there’s not much you can do about that!

As an example, you might have teeth that are more on the large side, but a small mouth. If this is the case, it is very likely that your teeth will either be crooked or overcrowded.

Although none of us can change genetics, effective orthodontic treatment from experts you can trust can help you to align your teeth in the best possible way. The earlier in life this is done the better, but we aim to give adults and those wanting orthodontic help in later life great results too – it’s just a matter of finding the right treatment for you and your circumstances.

Can your lifestyle be the cause for needing orthodontics in Weybridge?

There are some lifestyle influences that can cause the teeth to become crooked, so it’s worth considering if any of these could be hindering your or your children’s smiles.

Thumb sucking has long been thought to be a direct contributor to protruding teeth. This is especially the case if a child sucks their thumb beyond the baby and toddler years, and into later childhood. While there’s not much you can do if you did this yourself, you can discourage your own children from keeping up the habit!

Sometimes children develop the habit of breathing only through their mouth. If this is done often enough and for long enough, it can affect the development of the jaw – which can in turn result in misaligned teeth as they grow older.

When the tongue is stuck through the incisor teeth, this is known as a tongue thrust. Many people do it as babies, but if it continues past babyhood; repeated tongue thrusting can cause the teeth to be crooked.

Injury

Sustaining an injury can cause the teeth to be moved into a different position that forces them to protrude or become crooked. This could be due to playing sports or being in an accident. In some cases, tooth loss occurs. When missing teeth are not replaced, this can alter the position of the rest of the teeth – and cause them to become crooked or misaligned.

If your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like them to be, it’s safe to say it’s unlikely to be your fault. The good news is, we can help you to fix them so that you can get the smile you deserve.

Here at Weybridge Orthodontics in Surrey, we have many years of experience and expertise in treating patients who have misaligned teeth. If your teeth are overcrowded, protruding or your bite isn’t quite right; you’ll know that it’s easy for this to affect your confidence. A lack of confidence with regard to your smile can have an impact in several areas of your life, from socialising to your career.

If you’re thinking of having orthodontic treatment to correct the alignment of your teeth, you might only have considered the aesthetic benefits. While it does feel great to have the teeth you’ve always wanted, getting braces or aligners can also have a positive impact on your health. What are the potential issues caused by misaligned teeth? Read on to find out why orthodontics in Weybridge is about a lot more than just making you look good.

Wearing down of gum tissue

The role of the gums is to protect the health and lifespan of the teeth, so it’s really important that they are kept healthy. If your teeth are misaligned, you may be a greater risk of gum disease and gum recession – both of which can lead to tooth loss. If your teeth don’t line up in the way that they should, the pressure of your bite can be uneven; placing a strain on the gums and alveolar bone. The result of this can be that the gums become red and irritated and subject to recession.

Chewing issues

If you have poorly aligned teeth, you may find it harder to chew your food properly. If the bite is uneven, it may be difficult to break the food down sufficiently before swallowing. The result of this can be issues with the stomach, including bloating and gas and sometimes even more serious complications.

Hard to clean

People who have overcrowded or crooked teeth often find it much more difficult to clean and floss. The position of some of the teeth may mean that some parts cannot be cleaned at all, or insufficiently at best. This means that if you don’t get orthodontic treatment to correct your alignment, you have a much greater risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Pain

Do you often suffer from headaches or migraines? Your teeth could be to blame. When the teeth are misaligned and your bite isn’t quite right, the jaw may be affected by the strain. When the temporomandibular joint is under pressure, the result can be ear pain, headaches and pain in the jaw and face.

Sensitivity

If your bite is uneven, then some of your teeth will be under increased pressure in comparison to others. This can cause the enamel to be worn away, and the tooth to become exposed. The result of this is heightened sensitivity to hot and cold, which can have a negative effect on your diet and eating habits.

It’s not always obvious when a person’s teeth are misaligned. If you’re in any doubt, contact us for an assessment so you can make the best choice in terms of potential treatment.

Do you have crowded teeth? You’re far from the only one. Here at Weybridge Orthodontics in Surrey, we have treated many patients with this issue and achieved great results. Overcrowding is not something that you can control, it’s a matter of genetics. People who have smaller mouths just cannot accommodate all their teeth without running into a few issues.

Crowded teeth can be difficult to brush and to keep clean, which makes you more likely to experience difficulties like tooth decay or gum disease. So, you’ve decided that you want to have teeth that look better and are easier to care for – what are your options? Here is a guide as to what you can expect to choose from.

Invisalign

Invisalign is opted for by many of our patients with crowded teeth, and indeed it is the treatment of choice for orthodontics in Weybridge. It is a treatment that involves using trays of aligners that are made to fit the mouth perfectly; and which gradually move your teeth into the best possible position.

The aligners are changed every few weeks to maintain progress. The great thing about this treatment is that the aligners are clear. Although they are not invisible, they are very subtle and most people will not notice that you are wearing them. It’s also possible to remove them, and you should do this for mealtimes – but Invisalign should be worn for the majority of every 24 hours – around 20 hours or so.

Braces

There are lots of different options with regard to braces, and we can help you to choose the best option for your own particular needs. In some cases, the fixed metal braces that you usually associate with orthodontics are going to be most effective in terms of results. However, there are other options that can help to resolve the issue of overcrowding, including the following treatments.

Lingual braces are also known as incognito braces because of their invisible nature. They are very similar in design to traditional braces in that they utilise brackets and wires, with the main difference being that they are positioned behind the teeth. This means that they cannot be seen, but are just as effective at moving your teeth into a favourable position.

Damon braces feature clear brackets which makes them much less noticeable than ordinary ones. They are also known to be self-ligating, which means they don’t need to be adjusted quite as frequently as other kinds of braces. Because of this, you don’t have as many appointments to attend as you would if you were getting another kind of treatment.

Ceramic braces are designed to be as inconspicuous as possible in that they feature tooth coloured brackets and wires. This means they are very subtle, so you don’t have to worry about people immediately noticing that you are wearing braces.

Veneers

In some cases, overcrowding can be fixed using veneers. This can be a means of getting the smile you want without having to commit to a period of treatment for Orthodontics in Weybridge.

If you are an adult living unhappily with wonky teeth, then it is possible to get them straightened with orthodontics in Weybridge.

At Weybridge Orthodontics, we have a great range of treatments for adults to alleviate alignment issues from the mild to the severe. Although we offer braces on the NHS, only patients under the age of 18 qualify for treatment. This means that if you are an adult requiring orthodontics in Weybridge, you are going to have to go private.

But don’t worry, we’ve got some great braces available privately that you can’t get on the NHS. And, because we know that most people need to spread the cost of treatment, we also have a good range of ways to pay.

Your initial consultation

Every treatment starts with a thorough consultation, during which we might need to use x-rays or scans, or take clinical photographs. We will talk to you about the various treatment options that will work best for you, including how long each treatment will take.

We will also have a chat about our various payment plans and how much payments will be over a range of timescales.

From our discussions with you, we will draw up a written treatment plan, including prices.

Prices and ways to pay

Consultations cost as little as £55, and we also run special offers on consultations throughout the year, so keep an eye out for one and take advantage of it. It will be on our website.

We offer 0% finance (subject to terms and conditions) to make paying for your orthodontics in Weybridge easier. There is a deposit to pay, but how much it is varies. Then you can choose from paying for your treatment over 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. Payments are made by standing order.

Why have private treatment?

When you go private there are no waiting lists. We can get started on your treatment right away. You also get to choose from a wider range of braces, some of which are so discreet as to be invisible once they are in place.

Why come in for a chat with one of our treatment co-ordinators?

Have you been looking at your child’s teeth and thinking, ‘Uh oh, I think we’re going to need braces here’? If you have, or if you and your partner both needed braces as kids and you think your child will too, then the best thing to do is bring them into Weybridge Orthodontics for a check-up.

Orthodontics in Weybridge will have moved on considerably since you were a child. For one thing, we can treat children earlier now.

The early check-up for orthodontics in Weybridge

Because we now have digital x-rays and scans, we can see into the jawbone much more easily. This means we can take a look at your child’s adult teeth while they are still waiting behind their baby teeth to come through.

For this reason, we recommend that you bring your child in for a check-up at around the age of 7. Don’t worry if your child is already older than 7, we can still take a look and work out a treatment plan if necessary.

We tend to start treating children between the ages of 9-14, when most, or all, of their adult teeth have come through. Sometimes we do what we call interceptive treatment, which means that we start treating while some of the teeth are still on their way through.

Why have early treatment?

Sometimes it can be a good idea to have orthodontics in Weybridge at an early age if we need to correct a problem that is developing because of habits such as thumb or finger sucking. We also carry out treatment early if we think we will need to guide the growth of the jawbone so that it will be able to accommodate all the teeth. We often undertake early treatment to prevent the need for drastic, invasive interventions later on.

This may mean that your child will need a second treatment with orthodontics in Weybridge to correct the alignment of their teeth with braces. But this treatment is often much shorter in length.

Starting treatment earlier can also mean finishing earlier, perhaps before the dreaded years of self-conscious adolescence really get a grip, making your child’s experience of being a teenager easier and maybe yours too.

Orthodontics have been around for many years, but in recent decades they have evolved considerably. Whether you want to have orthodontics for cosmetic or health reasons, it’s really important to understand that teeth straightening is very important for your health – both oral and general.

At Weybridge Orthodontics, you can find a wide range of orthodontics in Weybridge designed for adults. While these treatments will transform your smile and improve your self-esteem, they will also protect your oral health and help keep your teeth strong and healthy for longer. After all, straight teeth are healthy teeth, provided that you take good care of them.

Straight teeth are less likely to be infected

Misaligned teeth which are overcrowded have many small and deep crevices where bacteria tend to hide. These areas are difficult to reach in your mouth and require specialised care to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Without treatment, these crevices can eventually lead to serious gum disease and even tooth loss. Proper orthodontic treatment with braces or removable aligners can prevent gum disease and tooth decay and keep your oral health in good shape.

Stop bone erosion

Have you ever thought how important your bite is? If your bite is not properly placed on your jawbone, then chances are that you put too much pressure on your jawbone when you bite or chew. Over time, this pressure can lead to serious problems such as headaches and bone erosion. All these problems can be easily prevented with the help of orthodontics in Weybridge.

Improve your speech

Misaligned teeth – whether gapped or overcrowded – can affect your speech in many ways and it’s the main reason some people can’t pronounce certain letters (such as s) properly. Moving your teeth and bite into their right position will improve your speech immensely.

Eat better

Last but not least, misaligned teeth can affect your nutrition and overall health since it may be difficult to bite certain foods and this can lead to digestive problems. By getting orthodontics in Weybridge you will reduce these problems and restore your overall quality of life.

Not converted? To learn more about our orthodontic services and how you can take advantage of them, contact us today.

If you have decided to come to Weybridge Orthodontics to get your teeth straightened, you may be wondering what to expect. Are we nice? Will we treat you gently and kindly, or will we be horrified at your wonky teeth? Will we try and sell you a device you don’t need so we can make lots of money out of you?

It can be daunting when you come to a new practice, especially if it’s for a treatment you have never had before, and most people only have orthodontics in Weybridge once in their lives.

It’s natural to worry about what having orthodontics in Weybridge will be like, but we want to reassure you that you are in good hands when you come to us to have your teeth straightened.

Experience

Between them, our dentists have treated more than 21,000 patients.Most of them are specialist qualified, which means they have undergone an extra 3 years of postgraduate training after becoming a general dentist.

Some also work as consultant orthodontists at prestigious hospitals, which requires another 2 years of intensive training.

Orthodontic therapists

We also have a team of orthodontic therapists, who are registered with the Royal College of Surgeons.

We care about your care

We put you first. We treat all our patients with the utmost care and respect and we are certainly never shocked by anyone’s teeth. We constantly get word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied patients, so we do all we can to continue to live up to their trust and that of new patients.

When you come to us, your treatment will be carefully planned by someone whose whole career and training has been focused on orthodontics in Weybridge. There’s nothing you can’t ask them, and we welcome all questions, even the ones that may seem a bit silly to you.

We only suggest the most appropriate treatments for you, in terms of suitability of device as well as your budget. And if you are paying for your treatment, we also offer 0% interest repayment plans.

Orthodontics in Weybridge is something you should only have to experience once in a lifetime. And we want it to be a memorable experience for all the right reasons.

You know you aren’t happy with your smile, or maybe it’s your child’s smile that you have concerns about. When you have teeth that aren’t correctly lined up, how do you go about getting the right treatment? The best way is to go to a dental practice that has orthodontics in Weybridge as its main focus.

Here at Weybridge Orthodontics, we have treated more than 21,000 satisfied patients. We are a team of orthodontists. An orthodontist is someone who has completed 5 years of training to become a general dentist and then gone on to postgraduate training focusing on the alignment of the jaws and teeth. When you choose orthodontics in Weybridge at Weybridge Orthodontics, you can access the skills and knowledge of dentists who also work as consultants in prominent hospitals.

The first thing to do is book a consultation. When you are a new patient with us, we will need you to fill in some forms. Our friendly reception staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Getting started

Next, we will want to have a good chat with you, so that you can tell us all about how you would like your smile to look. Then we will make a thorough examination of your teeth, jaws and face and also take a look beneath your gums with x-rays and scans.

From this information, we can discuss the various treatment options with you, and one of our treatment co-ordinators can show you the devices that will be suitable for your individual case. When you are sure you have had all your questions answered, you will be able to make a choice as to which devices you would like to use.

We can also talk you through the various ways of paying that we have.

Sometimes, the dentist may need to go over your x-rays and scans for longer, and in that case, we will ask you to come back once we have drawn up your treatment plan.

Once everything has been discussed, you can take away all the information that we have talked through with you.

Do give us a call. We look forward to helping you get that wonderful smile.

Orthodontics are experiencing a surge in recent years, since many people want to improve their teeth and enhance their smile. Moreover, treatment with metal braces is not the only option anymore. Instead, dental technology has improved vastly and you can now choose from a wide range of treatments, some of which are very discreet. However, orthodontics is not only about aesthetics.

If you want to have your teeth straightened to improve your smile and your oral health, then Weybridge Orthodontics is the right place to go. While we appreciate that most people are interested in the aesthetic effects of orthodontics in Weybridge, we are also concerned about the health of your teeth and gums.

No more damaged teeth

Gappy, crowded and crooked teeth are dangerous for your oral health for many reasons. Misaligned teeth are prone to chipping and cracking as well as abnormal wear and tear.

Dental hygiene made easy

If you have crooked teeth, you are probably aware that you should visit the dentist more often for cleanings. Crooked teeth attract bacteria like a magnet due to the crevices they create in the mouth. Brushing and flossing them is not enough for removing food remains and bacteria and over time this lead to the build-up of plaque and tartar with negative consequences for your oral health (gum disease, tooth decay). If you want to protect your teeth from all these problems and simplify your oral hygiene routine, then you should invest in orthodontics in Weybridge.

Lower pressure on the jawbone

Misaligned teeth are not only risky for your oral health; they can also affect your jawbone because they cause unnecessary strain since your jawbone is adjusted to positions which are not normal. Over time, you may experience headaches and severe jaw pain.

Improve self-esteem

At the end of the day, we all want to feel good about our appearance and our smile is one of our most prized characteristics. Having misaligned teeth can be a huge blow to a person’s self-esteem and that’s another reason orthodontics in Weybridge are a great idea.

To learn more about the treatments we offer or to book an appointment, call us today.

Orthodontics is not just for children and teenagers. In recent years, more and more adults are looking into orthodontic treatment for various reasons. And while most adults are concerned about the aesthetics of their teeth, orthodontics in Weybridge have numerous health benefits as well.

If you can’t stand the idea of having metal braces but you would still like to improve the alignment of your teeth, then at Weybridge Orthodontics we have the right treatment for you. Orthodontics in Weybridge is designed for busy adults who wish to have their teeth straightened without drawing too much attention on their mouth.

Here a few reasons to consider adult orthodontics in Weybridge:

Your teeth can shift over time

Even if you had braces as a child, there is no guarantee that your teeth will remain straight for life. Some people’s teeth move more than others and this can happen because of genetic reasons. Also, it has recently been proven that straightening retainers need to be worn for longer periods of time for teeth to remain straight, therefore even if you were a model orthodontic patient as a child, chances are that your teeth may shift later in life.

Your oral health matters

Did you know that your oral health can affect your general health? If you think that crooked teeth are harmless, you should do some research or ask your dentist. Gapped and crowded teeth are not easy to brush and floss and this can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Moreover, crooked teeth put unnecessary pressure on the bone and this can lead to all sorts of problems – including chronic migraines and jaw problems.

Build up your confidence

If you feel bad about your smile and you hide your teeth on every occasion, then maybe it’s time to seriously consider orthodontics. With discreet orthodontics in Weybridge, you can witness the improvements in your smile in real time without sacrificing your looks. Knowing that your smile and oral health will improve after treatment is a great way to build up your confidence and boost your self-esteem.

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If you are an adult looking for discreet orthodontics in Weybridge, then look no further than Weybridge Orthodontics.