Orthodontic Treatment for
Children
The most frequently reported benefit from parents
of our young patients at Armagh Orthodontic Clinic is that before treatment their
children were afraid to smile but after their teeth are straightened they can’t stop
smiling.
That brings a smile to all of us at Armagh
Orthodontic Clinic too because we appreciate how much a new smile can help
self-confidence and how much a friendly smile lights up a person’s face.
Perhaps more so than ever before in our
image-conscious society of today, helping your child have a beautiful smile is a great
way to give them a good start to life.
Some other benefits of orthodontic treatments for
children are improving the positions of the teeth so that they do not get worn or hit
and helping the health of the teeth and gums through easier cleaning. Most orthodontic
treatment for children will not begin until all of the permanent teeth are in the mouth
but there are some treatments which we may carry out earlier than this (at around age 10
years). We recommend that you take your children for regular dental check-ups with your
general dentist before, during and after orthodontic treatment.
Your dentist will be able to advise you if your
child should be seen by an orthodontist before his or her permanent teeth have all
grown.
At Armagh Orthodontic Clinic we offer the
following treatments for chidren:
- Silver, gold and coloured fixed braces which
move the teeth with maximum control
- Invisalign teen which moves the teeth by
clear aligners (available as private treatment)
- Removable braces which are used to carry out
simple tooth movement
- Functional braces which can straighten teeth
which are prominent
We offer NHS and private orthodontic treatments
for children
ALL NHS ORTHODONTIC CONSULTATIONS FOR CHILDREN ARE FREE
At the consultation appointment our orthodontists
will advise you and your child on what treatment is best for your child. It will usually
be possible to also advise you at the consultation appointment whether or not your
child’s treatment would be covered by the NHS. Sometimes however it is necessary to take
orthodontic records for further study to determine whether treatment will be covered by
the NHS.
For private treatments, Armagh Orthodontic Clinic
can offer interest-free payment plans so that you can spread the cost of your investment
over a period of time.