Patient information leaflets

Read our patient information leaflets at home or print them out. Each one is a short PDF of 1 or 2 pages.

• PDFAfter your records appointment: next stepsWhat happens after your photographs and 3D scan, and what the outcome might be.
• PDFYour orthodontic journey, stage by stageThe five stages of orthodontic treatment, from first visit to retainers.
• PDFFixed brace adviceFixed braces: the first few days, eating, cleaning, elastics and problems.
• PDFFixed brace advice for private adult patientsFor adult private patients with fixed braces: what to expect, care, problems and payment options.
• PDFWearing Class II elasticsWearing Class II elastics, with a wear tracker.
• PDFWearing Class III elasticsWearing Class III elastics, with a wear tracker.
• PDFRemovable brace adviceWearing, cleaning and turning the screw, and what to do if the brace breaks or goes missing.
• PDFTwin Block appliance adviceTwin Block wear for 20 to 22 hours a day, plus eating, cleaning and sport.
• PDFGetting started with clear alignersGetting started with Smartee clear aligners: attachments, chewies, wear time, cleaning and aligner care.
• PDFRemovable retainer adviceRemovable retainers: wearing them every night, cleaning, replacement prices and long-term care.
• PDFReplacing a retainerWhen you might need a new retainer, what it costs (£105 each, £210 for upper and lower) and how to order one.
• PDFUnder-18s: private treatmentFor under-18s whose IOTN score was too low for health service braces: private treatment and its costs.
• PDFThe HSE cross-border scheme explainedFor families living in the Republic of Ireland: how the HSE cross-border scheme works, and our fees.
• PDFTeeth moved after braces? RetreatmentTeeth moved since your braces? Private retreatment, prices, payment plan and retainers.
• PDFBonded retainer prices and aftercareBonded (fixed) retainer prices, aftercare once fitted and what to do if it breaks.
• PDFOrthodontic treatment: benefits and risksWhat consenting to treatment means: the benefits, possible risks and what we need from you.
• PDFParents’ questions about private treatmentCommon questions about private treatment, eligibility, what is included and payment, answered.
• PDFHad a breakage? Food and habit tipsFood and habit tips after a first breakage, safer food swaps, and how to tell us if it happens again.
• PDFOur repeated breakage policyOur step-by-step approach when a brace breaks more than once, from food advice to a review with our specialist orthodontist.

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