Creating beautiful, healthy smiles for life

Early detection and intervention can reduce future problems

Early orthodontic treatment can help address issues and guide the growth and development of the teeth and jaws. Our highly experienced team can identify and treat common orthodontic issues in children including:

Children’s Orthodontics in Lewisham, Deptford, Greenwich  & Blackheath

We understand that you, or your child, may be anxious about orthodontic treatment at an early age. At Smile Up Dental, our Principal Dentist, Dr Ricky, will work together with you to find the best solution for your child if they’ve been identified as requiring orthodontic treatment.

Why choose Smile Up Dental for your child's treatment

Here at Smile Up Dental, our principal dentist-led service enables us to offer high-quality patient care using some of the most advanced treatments available.

• All braces bespoke to your child’s needs
• Appointments available to fit around school and other commitments
• Finance and payment options available

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment with Dr Ricky, our Principal Dentist

• Correct your child’s bite early in life and give their confidence and oral health a lift

• Wide selection of available treatments, including a full range of discreet options including Invisalign®

• Predictable, beautiful and stable results

• A painless and straightforward procedure, with predictable results

• No case too complex for us to treat

We are the area’s leading orthodontic practice

We are always on hand to offer advice and guidance regarding any orthodontic treatment that your child may need. Our team will be able to advise you on the best treatment plan to keep their mouth in the best possible condition. Orthodontic treatment will help give your child a straight, healthy smile for a lifetime.

Come in for a consultation to discuss treatment options for your child with our friendly team. We will assess their smile, take photos and take an intra oral scan. We’ll even be able to show you a smile simulation, giving you an idea of their finished smile before treatment even commences.

Book a  30-minute orthodontic consultation

Treatment led by our Principal Dentist

Richard Sardinha GDC No.82734

Ricky qualified in 1998 from the University Central Venezuela where he gained a first class honours degree and he was awarded his first degree in Lisbon University a year later. After a period working in private practice in Madeira, his ancestral home, he decided to move to London, where he has been living and working since 2002. (He’s now a fiercely proud Londoner!)
With a special interest in orthodontics, Ricky has taken part in numerous training programmes in the UK and internationally and is currently working towards an MSc in orthodontics. He has extensive experience of orthodontic cases, working with children and adults using traditional braces as well as Invisalign.
Opening Smile Up Dental in 2015, Ricky knows the importance of combining excellent and professional clinical care with a relaxed and straightforward approach — a philosophy shared by all the team at Smile Up.

Life changing Dentistry

Real testimonial from one of our many happy patients

I recently had an exceptional experience at this dentist practice. Dr. Ricky and the entire team were amazing throughout my journey to straighten my teeth. The customer service was top-notch, and the front-of-house staff was incredibly helpful. I'm thrilled with the results after wearing braces for a couple of years – a dream come true! Highly recommend this practice for their expertise and outstanding service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you!

I have enjoyed having braces in SmileUp. Dr Ricky is a very genuine person and he looked after my teeth from day one. Many thanks to all of them from the reception to the nurses. I highly recommended this practice.

7 Lewisham Road, London, SE13 7QS

7 Lewisham Road, London, SE13 7QS

Give your child a straight, healthy smile for life with our child and teen orthodontic treatments

• Crowded or crooked teeth
• Excessive spacing between teeth
• Overbites, underbites, and crossbites
• Jaw misalignment

Invisalign®
Removable, clear aligners like                        are the ultimate solution if you want great results but don’t want to have fixed metal brackets or wires. Clear aligners are so discreet, no one will even know you’re wearing them.

Ceramic Braces
A clear solution with all the benefits of having fixed braces. Discreet and natural looking with brackets that are clear or tooth-coloured, they are almost invisible.

Fixed Metal Braces
Fixed braces have stood the test of time and produce fantastic results that are long lasting. We love the precision; you'll love your results with fixed metal braces.

If you've been waiting for your child's baby teeth to fall out, awaiting their assessment, or been informed that they don't meet the IOTN scale criteria for free NHS treatment—or even if they do qualify but face a two-year waiting list — Dr Ricky, who exclusively practices in Orthodontics with extensive experience, would be happy to provide an assessment. Many children would benefit from timely orthodontic treatment. At Smile Up Dental there’s no waiting list and we’re able to offer convenient appointment times.

Bring your child or teenager in for an assessment, so that we can fully examine their teeth alignment and bite. There are many orthodontic treatment options available from Interceptive orthodontics to discreet options, such as ceramic braces and clear aligners. Addressing orthodontic concerns while a child is still growing can lead to faster and more effective results – get in touch with us today to find out more.

Avoid lengthy waiting lists at Smile Up Dental

A range of orthodontic options suitable for children and teens

• No waiting lists for private treatment

Interceptive orthodontics
Focuses on early intervention for children aged between 8 and 10 to guide jaw growth, correct bite issues, and prevent more complex dental problems. Helping create space for emerging teeth and reducing the need for extensive treatment later on.

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