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JANUARY
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Braces– Q&A P.1
What have our patients
said about us?
Prevention is our focus,
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and we aim to make your dental health a team effort. We will give you as much
information as possible to ensure that your home care routine is effective and we are happy to answer all of
your questions about treatment choices. Our mission is to be recognised in the local community as a dental
provider that delivers high standards and up to date clinical dentistry, enhanced by offering various dental
specialties within the practice, whilst maintaining an excellent reputation in patient care and clinical
governance. Another significant aim is to practice dentistry which is environmentally friendly and engaging
with various charities offering primary dental care and support to third world countries. We like to have a
good understanding with our patients and have drawn up a list of commitments which we make to you. We
invite you to reciprocate by making a series of undertakings to us which allow us to give you and all our
patients an excellent service.
We will:
•Prioritise your health and comfort
•Provide and maintain high standards of
professionalism while delivering efficient
customer service and dental care
• Be accessible and approachable
• Offer clinical excellence to meet your needs
•Offer specialist treatments in house
• Maintain high standards in cleanliness, health
and safety, decontamination and clinical
governance.
• Ensure that our staff are experienced, highly
trained, motivated, caring and professional
• Always uphold the integrity of our work
We ask you to:
•Provide us with the information we require to treat
you effectively
•Let us know of any changes to your health or
medication
•Follow the oral hygiene advice we give you
•Advise us of any appointment cancellations with two
working days’ notice
•Be punctual for your appointments so we can be
punctual too
•Advise us immediately if we do anything that does not
meet your expectations
What Are My Orthodontic Treatment Options?P2
Sample Before and After Photos P.2
“Flexible hours;
Honest and
professional
service”
“Nice people and
environment,
friendly and
calming”
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“the practice has a very
good atmosphere – the
advice and approach to
treatment feels very
straight forward and
transparent.!”
“Genuine friendliness and
kindness”
Braces are in high demand. Nearly 1 million people in the UK
started orthodontic treatment last year and more adults than
ever before want treatment. Here are the answers to some
common questions about this type of dental treatment.
Q: Why have braces?
A: The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make the best of your teeth. This includes allowing
you to bite correctly, eat more comfortably and care for your teeth and gums more easily. And
your smile will benefit too. Treatment almost always involves using braces to straighten crooked,
crowded or protruding teeth, close gaps between teeth and correct the bite of the teeth, so the
top and bottom teeth meet when you close your mouth. Treatment usually lasts from 18 months
to two years, with visits to the orthodontist required every four to six weeks.
Q: How common is orthodontic treatment?
A: Around one in three British children has crooked teeth and needs orthodontic treatment to
straighten them. Braces are usually more successful in children, and four out of five orthodontics
patients are children. But more adults than ever now want treatment, many having missed out
when they were children. According to the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), nearly 1
million people in the UK started orthodontic treatment last year.
“Professional
and reliable”
Q: What’s the best age to have braces?
“being informed, treated
with respect”
Q: How do I get braces fitted?
“The payment plan
the openness and
comfort factor”
A: The ideal age to have orthodontic treatment is around 12 or 13, while you’re still growing.
Although in some cases, treatment starts from 9 onwards. With new technology, orthodontic
treatment for adults has also improved greatly.
A: To get braces fitted you need to be referred to an orthodontist by your dentist.
If you want to check the qualifications of your orthodontist, use the definitive list of specialist
orthodontists held by the General Dental Council. By law, only registered specialists can call
themselves a specialist orthodontist.
Q: What are braces like?
“That for the first time in 40
years I don't feel frightened
of the dentist or any of
the team.”
A: There are many different types of braces. Some are removable, which you take out at night,
to eat a meal or to clean them. Some are fixed and stay in all the time. Braces are made of
metal, but plastic and ceramic ones are also available. Some of these are clear, so you can
hardly see them on your teeth.
“Close to home,
very professional
dentists who put
you at ease, good
receptionist, clean
and tidy”
Q: How successful are braces?
Orthodontics usually works very well, but it’s important to look after your teeth while you’re
wearing braces. Braces can trap food and cause more plaque to build up than usual. You need
to take extra care cleaning your teeth and watch what you eat, for example by avoiding sugary
foods and drinks. You also need to see your dentist regularly while having orthodontic
treatment.
What are my orthodontic treatment options?
Orthodontics has been
around
for a long time – it works by applying
pressure to your teeth over time, which
causes your teeth to move. Luckily though,
technology has improved the way
orthodontics is applied with some great
alternatives available. Orthodontics has
moved beyond the obvious metal braces
that you or your friends may have worn at
school and options like high-tech, invisible
aligners (pictured) are now available.
Adult Orthodontics
Many developments in today’s orthodontic
treatment have been focused on helping
adult patients. If your teeth are crooked,
orthodontic treatment at any age may be
just what you need to give you a smile you
can wear with confidence.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the breakthrough technology
that lets you have the smile you’ve always
wanted without the hassle of braces. By
using a series of clear, removable aligners
(shown in the photo), Invisalign straightens
your teeth with results you’ll notice sooner
than you think. The course of treatment
involves changing aligners approximately
every two weeks, moving your teeth into a
straighter position step-by-step, until you
have a more beautiful smile. And unlike
conventional braces, these clear aligners
can be removed while you eat and brush
your teeth as usual.
Sample Before and After Photos by Iliana Pappa, Orthodontist
Conventional Braces
Recent improvements in traditional braces
have resulted in smaller, stronger, more
efficient and less conspicuous brackets.
Metal brackets are the most familiar;
however, clear and tooth-coloured ceramic
and plastic brackets are also available.
Braces are bonded brackets, arch wires
and elastic bands that move crowded or
spaced teeth into the proper position for
appearance and function. Over a period of
time, teeth will shift if constant, gentle
pressure is applied. Brackets are bonded to
the front surface of each tooth and wires
are attached to the brackets with elastic
bands. The slight tension on the wire is
gently transferred to the bracket through
the elastic band. Today’s orthodontic
treatment is faster, comfortable and more
fashionable than ever before for children,
teens and adults.
To chat about the possibility
of orthodontics and what it
can achieve for your smile,
please contact our dental practice and
book a consultation with Iliana
Pappa, our orthodontist.
Iliana Pappa DDS, MOrth.(Denmark),
MSc Orth. is registered on the Specialist
Registrar in Denmark and UK. She
received her specialisation in Orthodontics
from Aarhus University in Denmark, one of
the most renowned Orthodontic
Departments in the world, where she got
Child – Severe Crowding
IncognitoTM Braces
the opportunity to do scientific clinical
research the results of which she
presented in the European Orthodontic
Incognito braces are an advanced
generation of brace that is hidden discreetly
on the back of the teeth, not on the front
like conventional 'train tacks'. This allows
people to go about their daily routine
without feeling self-conscious because their
braces are virtually invisible from the
outside. Incognito braces are suitable for all
age groups - children, adolescents and
adults who want to correct their tooth
position. The brace is custom made for
each patient to maximise comfort and
ensure precise results, this is achieved by
using the latest computer technology when
creating the brace.
Conference in 2011.She received up to
date education and practiced on multiple
different techniques in children and adult
orthodontics, including Segmented
Biomechanics technique for complex
cases, Straight-wire technique and
Orthognathic Surgical treatments. She is a
certified user of Invisalign and Incognito
lingual braces while she has performed
multiple treatments using orthodontic miniscrews. She works using different types of
conventional braces, clear braces, selfligating systems such as Damon and
InOvation and removable appliances for
growth modification. She practices
evidence based face-driven orthodontic
treatments in UK while keeping a tight
Adult - Moderate Skeletal Class II increased overjet
scientific relationship with Aarhus
University in Denmark. GDC registration
number: 102240.
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