Posts Tagged ‘private orthodontics’

My 8-year-old grandson has been told he needs orthodontic treatment, is this available on the NHS and should I get a second opinion?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
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My Grandson who is nearly 8 has teeth growing in all sorts of places and his new ones are coming through without some of the baby teeth having come out yet. His dentist suggested private Orthodontist treatment. They have now assessed him and recommend removal of some teeth as well as braces for 2 years at a cost of £3,000 or more. I think a second opinion should be sought before launching into radical treatment and I thought children would be treated under the NHS. Please let me have your opinion.

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early treatment like this isn’… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

How can I find out more about the treatment procedure for realigning my jaw?

Friday, December 3rd, 2010
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I have severe misalignment of my upper jaw over my lower i can stick a finger in between. I know that i would probably need surgery to realign my jaw as i was advised this as a teenager. how do i go about this i am very keen to get it sorted as it ruins my appearance. Could i get it through a general private orthodontic practice in London? or through the nhs? my dentist said I would have to pay privately) Also is there anyway i call call to ask about it or somewhere you would recommend?
Many thanks

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 I think its best if you … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Is there a minimum level of ‘crookedness’ needed for treatment on the NHS?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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My daughter has just returned from an orthodontist appoitment where she was told her teeth were crooked but not enough to get the work done on the NHS but she could pay to go private. Is there a minimum level of ‘crookedness’ needed for treatment on the NHS?

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Yes, if they are only mildly c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore