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If you need to see a member of the team urgently before your next scheduled appointment, call our friendly reception team on either xxx xxx xxxxx for xxxxxxxx, or xxxxx xxxxxxx for xxxxxxxxx, and they will be able to book an appointment in the diary for you. Please bear in mind that emergency appointments will be assessed accordingly by our reception team and booked into our next available space. If you have an emergency outside of our opening hours and wish to be seen please contact the NHS emergency helpline on 111 and they will be able to assist you in making alternative arrangements.

If you need to see a member of the team urgently before your next scheduled appointment, call our friendly reception team on either xxx xxx xxxxx for xxxxxxxx, or xxxxx xxxxxxx for xxxxxxxxx, and they will be able to book an appointment in the diary for you. Please bear in mind that emergency appointments will be assessed accordingly by our reception team and booked into our next available space. If you have an emergency outside of our opening hours and wish to be seen please contact the NHS emergency helpline on 111 and they will be able to assist you in making alternative arrangements.

It is very normal to experience some discomfort during the first few days after the brace has been fitted. Any tenderness of the teeth should settle by itself within a week and we advise the use of pain killers if necessary (the kind you would usually take for a headache). If your discomfort does not settle by itself and you are becoming concerned, do not hesitate to contact us for further advice. Aside from tenderness of the teeth you may also notice that the brackets or attachments may rub against your cheeks, and in the first few days you may notice an ulcer or two appear. Again this is a normal part of the orthodontic process and your cheeks will adjust to the new appliance within a few weeks. In the meantime we recommend the use of wax to prevent further rubbing from the brackets. Instructions on how to use wax will be given to you when the brace is fitted but if you are unsure a member of the team will be happy to help you. If the discomfort persists or becomes increasingly worse at any time during treatment, do not wait until your next appointment, call the practice to get further advice.

Elastics are essentially tiny elastic bands that are worn between the upper and lower brace to correct the way the teeth bite together. Not everyone will have to wear them but most patients will be asked to at some stage during their orthodontic treatment. Elastics are an important part of treatment and their success is solely down to patient compliance. If your orthodontist asks you to wear elastics as part of your treatment plan it is essential you wear them as instructed to achieve the best result! If you run out of elastics just contact the practice and we will happily send out some more to you in the post.

Once your brace has been fitted your orthodontist will ask to see you approximately every 6-12 weeks to make adjustments. The interval between appointments will all depend on what stage of treatment you are at and what adjustments you orthodontist needs to make next time. Speak to a member of our reception team to book your next visit with us, this can be done in person at your next visit or over the phone.

If you play any type of contact sport then wearing a mouth guard is essential, whether you have a brace of not! Mouthguards are the best way to protect the teeth from damage while playing contact sports. The best type of mouthguard is one that is custom made for your teeth ensuring it is the best fit and therefore less likely to be dislodged during activity. Alternatively there are a variety of stock mouth guards available to buy which can be moulded at home. At Contour Orthodontists we aim to give you a beautiful smile which means protecting your teeth from damage during treatment, therefore we supply both custom made and stock retainers for our patients to purchase from reception.

Now you have your brace fitted you might find cleaning a bit trickier, but excellent oral health is essential to prevent damage to the teeth and gums.  You will need to brush your teeth three times a day, ideally after eating. This may mean you have to take a manual toothbrush or mouthwash with you to school or work. It is fine to use either a manual or electric toothbrush with a brace, just remember you will need to charge your electric toothbrush more often and the heads of both brushes will need to be replaced regularly. Using inter-dental brushes (TePe’s) to clean under the wire and around the brackets will help to keep the harder to reach areas of your brace clean. You will also need to use disclosing tablets regularly to highlight any areas that you may have missed when brushing. Fluoride mouthwash can be helpful in reducing the risk of damage to the tooth surface and minimising the risk of ‘white marks’ on the teeth. We do recommend an alcohol-free daily mouthwash with a fluoride level of at least 225ppm. We are always happy to advise you on your oral hygiene and answer any questions you may have.

Now you have your brace fitted you might find cleaning a bit trickier, but excellent oral health is essential to prevent damage to the teeth and gums.  You will need to brush your teeth three times a day, ideally after eating. This may mean you have to take a manual toothbrush or mouthwash with you to school or work. It is fine to use either a manual or electric toothbrush with a brace, just remember you will need to charge your electric toothbrush more often and the heads of both brushes will need to be replaced regularly. Using inter-dental brushes (TePe’s) to clean under the wire and around the brackets will help to keep the harder to reach areas of your brace clean. You will also need to use disclosing tablets regularly to highlight any areas that you may have missed when brushing. Fluoride mouthwash can be helpful in reducing the risk of damage to the tooth surface and minimising the risk of ‘white marks’ on the teeth. We do recommend an alcohol-free daily mouthwash with a fluoride level of at least 225ppm. We are always happy to advise you on your oral hygiene and answer any questions you may have.

Retainers are a device used to hold your new smile following orthodontic treatment. There are several different types of retainer but they all work to hold the teeth  in their desired position once any orthodontic treatment is complete. We offer both fixed and removable options for all our patients at Contour.  Removable retainers are the most widely used type or retainer and are provided for all of our patients, both Private and NHS, following completion of treatment. They are custom made clear plastic trays designed to fit your teeth perfectly. Adequate retention with this type of retainer can only be achieved through nightly wear. Fixed or ‘bonded’ retainers are another popular option with our patients, they are small wires shaped to fit behind the upper and lower front teeth to hold them in place and prevent the teeth from moving. Again these are again custom made in the lab and fitted as standard for all of our Private patients. This option is also available to our NHS patients but would incur a private fee. At Contour Orthodontists we recommend a combination of both fixed and removable retention as the best way of ensuring the teeth do not move once treatment is complete.

Retainers are a device used to hold your new smile following orthodontic treatment. There are several different types of retainer but they all work to hold the teeth  in their desired position once any orthodontic treatment is complete. We offer both fixed and removable options for all our patients at Contour.  Removable retainers are the most widely used type or retainer and are provided for all of our patients, both Private and NHS, following completion of treatment. They are custom made clear plastic trays designed to fit your teeth perfectly. Adequate retention with this type of retainer can only be achieved through nightly wear. Fixed or ‘bonded’ retainers are another popular option with our patients, they are small wires shaped to fit behind the upper and lower front teeth to hold them in place and prevent the teeth from moving. Again these are again custom made in the lab and fitted as standard for all of our Private patients. This option is also available to our NHS patients but would incur a private fee. At Contour Orthodontists we recommend a combination of both fixed and removable retention as the best way of ensuring the teeth do not move once treatment is complete.

Retainers are what stops your teeth from moving again once orthodontic treatment is complete. Put simply if you do not wear your retainers after treatment it is very likely your teeth will move out of line and re-treatment would be required to straighten them again. This would come at extra cost to you, as an investment both financially and of your time.

we offer a range of different treatment options covering different price brackets. You can find a comprehensive list on our prices page. We offer payment plans tailored to suit you, please take advantage of our free remote consultation or alternatively call the practice for further information.

Once your brace has been fitted your orthodontist will ask to see you approximately every 6-12 weeks to make adjustments. The interval between appointments will all depend on what stage of treatment you are at and what adjustments you orthodontist needs to make next time. Speak to a member of our reception team to book your next visit with us, this can be done in person at your next visit or over the phone.

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Orthodontic treatment can be uncomfortable from time to time. You may notice your teeth become tender after the brace has been fitted, this is normal and will settle by itself within a week or so but some patients find pain relief helps. Orthodontic ‘pain’ is usually temporary and you will notice it less and less throughout treatment as you become more used to the discomfort associated with straightening the teeth.  You may also find that your cheeks and tongue become irritated by the brace and you get an ulcer or two. Again this is a normal part of the process but does not happen to everyone, one of our nurses will advise you on how to deal with the discomfort when you come to see us.

It all depends on the individual as well as the type of treatment you have. For example some of our patients being treated with clear aligners notice a slight lisp at the start of treatment, on average it takes a few weeks for the speech to return to normal. Whereas the majority of our patients that have ‘traditional’ braces notice no change in their speech at all.

Orthodontic treatments can vary a lot in length. There are a number of factors that contribute to treatment length from patient compliance to how easily the teeth themselves move. The type of treatment you decide on is also a deciding factor in how long the treatment will last. On average orthodontic treatment can take anywhere from 6 months to two years. Book a consultation today with one of our specialist orthodontists to discuss which options are suitable for you and they will be able to give you an idea of how long the process will take.

Once your brace has been fitted your orthodontist will ask to see you approximately every 6-12 weeks to make adjustments. The interval between appointments will all depend on what stage of treatment you are at and what adjustments you orthodontist needs to make next time. Speak to a member of our reception team to book your next visit with us, this can be done in person at your next visit or over the phone.

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Orthodontic treatment can be uncomfortable from time to time. You may notice your teeth become tender after the brace has been fitted, this is normal and will settle by itself within a week or so but some patients find pain relief helps. Orthodontic ‘pain’ is usually temporary and you will notice it less and less throughout treatment as you become more used to the discomfort associated with straightening the teeth.  You may also find that your cheeks and tongue become irritated by the brace and you get an ulcer or two. Again this is a normal part of the process but does not happen to everyone, one of our nurses will advise you on how to deal with the discomfort when you come to see us.

It all depends on the individual as well as the type of treatment you have. For example some of our patients being treated with clear aligners notice a slight lisp at the start of treatment, on average it takes a few weeks for the speech to return to normal. Whereas the majority of our patients that have ‘traditional’ braces notice no change in their speech at all.

Orthodontic treatments can vary a lot in length. There are a number of factors that contribute to treatment length from patient compliance to how easily the teeth themselves move. The type of treatment you decide on is also a deciding factor in how long the treatment will last. On average orthodontic treatment can take anywhere from 6 months to two years. Book a consultation today with one of our specialist orthodontists to discuss which options are suitable for you and they will be able to give you an idea of how long the process will take.

Once your brace has been fitted your orthodontist will ask to see you approximately every 6-12 weeks to make adjustments. The interval between appointments will all depend on what stage of treatment you are at and what adjustments you orthodontist needs to make next time. Speak to a member of our reception team to book your next visit with us, this can be done in person at your next visit or over the phone.