Orthodontics for children & teenagers
A minute with Ricky on your child’s teeth.
Ricky Sardinha, Principal at Smile Up, on why an orthodontic assessment is worth doing sooner rather than later.
1 minute · Ricky Sardinha, Principal
Why the NHS wait matters
NHS orthodontic waiting lists have stretched to two or three years in many parts of the country. For an adult that’s an inconvenience. For a child it’s different — teeth keep moving and jaws keep growing while the list ticks along.
That’s the point Ricky makes in the video, and it’s the reason an assessment is worth having even if you decide to wait. Knowing what you’re dealing with costs nothing.
Crowding is harder to clean around
Overlapping teeth trap plaque in places a toothbrush struggles to reach, which raises the risk of decay and gum problems over time.
The bite is part of the assessment
How the top and bottom teeth meet affects wear and jaw comfort. It is easier to influence while a child is still growing.
Treatment tends to get more involved the longer it waits
Problems caught early are usually simpler and quicker to correct than the same problems left for a few years.
Book a free orthodontic consultation
We’ll look at your child’s teeth, tell you what we’d recommend and what it would cost, and leave the decision with you. No obligation.
Book a free consultation Call 0203 411 1550No child should miss out because of cost. We offer payment plans that spread treatment over time — see the finance options.
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