- Discreet brace options for under 18s available
- Treatment from specialists in child and teeth orthodontics
- Removable brace options with performance indicators
- Private treatment to beat NHS waiting lists
- Braces that make the awkward years as fun as possible
Children’s orthodontics overview
Children can get braces at any age. Typically, the best time is when the jaws and mouth are still growing, with most of the permanent adult teeth coming in, usually around 12 years old. However, orthodontic treatment can be started earlier or later based on the advice from our specialist.
If your child has crooked or overcrowded teeth that overlap, bite irregularities forming, or difficulty speaking, biting or chewing, please contact us for advice. Thumb-sucking or early or late loss of baby teeth can also indicate the need for braces.
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What are the benefits of early intervention?
Early intervention, or phase 1 treatment, offer several key advantages to younger patients. It can reduce or even eliminate the need for further orthodontic work, and crucially saves space for permanent teeth to come through. This prevents crowding and reduces the need for tooth extraction further down the line.
Early orthodontic treatment also corrects bite issues as they develop, guiding jaw growth to prevent the risk of damage or need for additional treatment in the future. Treating children early also helps them feel less self-conscious in their teenage years.
Our specialist orthodontists create fully customised treatment plans that work for your child’s needs. Two-phase treatment is a common option, where treatment is carried out at two different times during adolescence to take advantage of predictable stages of dental and oral development.
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There is no perfect time to begin realigning younger smiles, but it is recommended that the orthodontic process happens while the bones in the jaw are still developing. This makes it faster and easier, and means treatment can be completed before children and teens become too self-conscious.
The cost of children’s braces varies depending on the appliance used, the time needed to complete treatment, and each individual case. At our specialist practice, our orthodontic treatment for children starts from £900 for an upper removable brace, from £2990 for metal fixed braces or from £3490 for Invisalign First treatment.
If you are concerned about your child’s orthodontic health, please book an appointment to see our specialist orthodontist, Dr Neil Woodhouse. He will assess your child’s teeth and recommend the best treatment options for their needs.
The duration depends entirely on your child’s unique needs and the type of brace used. Early treatments can often be completed in 6 to 12 months, while comprehensive fixed braces or Invisalign treatment during early adolescence typically takes between 12 and 24 months.
No, you do not need a referral from your general dentist to see us. If you have concerns about your child’s developing smile, thumb-sucking habits or jaw alignment, you can book an orthodontic screening directly with Dr Neil Woodhouse.
