What to expect
1. Your initial consultation
Your journey to straighter teeth will start with a consultation with a dentist or specialist orthodontist.
During your consultation, they’ll talk through what you'd like to achieve and examine your smile, to advise the best brace or aligner options for you. They’ll explain each solution in depth, including the treatment duration, maintenance, and cost involved. If your practice offers payment options, these will also be discussed.
During the consultation, your dentist or orthodontist may use a 3D dental scanner to take images of the inside of your mouth. The scanner creates a 3D simulation of your smile and allows a preview of how you could look after treatment. Alternatively, they may take impressions of your teeth, to help custom-make your orthodontic appliance.
Interested in teeth straightening?
Get in touch with your nearest Bupa or Total Orthodontics practice. They can help you book an orthodontic consultation and answer any queries.
2. Your orthodontic treatment
The next step involves discussing and agreeing your bespoke treatment plan with your dentist or orthodontist. The treatment plan is tailored to your needs and includes the series of appointments required, as well as a breakdown of the costs involved.
Braces or aligners are then custom-made to fit your mouth. When they’re ready, you’ll have an appointment to fit them and check they’re comfortable.
As specified in your plan, your dentist or orthodontist will see you every few weeks or months, to track your progress. Depending on the type of brace you have, your dentist or orthodontist may adjust your fixed brace, give you a new set of aligners or adjust the bows on your Inman Aligner.
3. Aftercare
Towards the end of your journey, your dentist or orthodontist may suggest treatments to boost your new straighter smile. These may include professional teeth whitening or composite bonding which can correct chipped edges or discoloured teeth.
Once your treatment is complete, your clinician will provide you with a retainer to keep your teeth in their new straighter position. They’ll advise when and how long the retainer needs to be worn.
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Spread the cost of your teeth straightening
Patient finance is available for orthodontic treatments that cost between £250 and £50,000 at 0% APR** when you choose a repayment term of between 3 months and 36 months (subject to the amount of credit). This means that you can spread the cost of teeth straightening over a term that suits you, and you won;t pay back any more than you would pay otherwise.
Once you have agreed your treatment plan with your dentist, you’ll have the option to apply.
Terms and conditions apply.
Caring for your brace or aligner
It’s important to take care of your brace to avoid breakage and prevent delays to your treatment. This includes keeping your brace clean and avoiding damage from foods and drink.
How to keep your teeth straight after braces
After teeth straightening, you’ll need to wear a plastic, transparent retainer, as per your clinician’s instructions, to keep your teeth in place.
Learn more about orthodontics
Caring for your brace
From eating and drinking with braces, to managing discomfort, find out how to best care for your brace.
Patient stories
Find out what it’s like to have braces or aligners, from some of our orthodontic patients.
Orthodontics at Bupa
Teeth straightening treatment is available at most Bupa Dental Care practices, and at all Total Orthodontics practices nationwide.
Braces cost and finance
Learn about the cost of braces and payment options available.
Learn more about braces
Considering straightening your smile? Find out how braces work, what to expect and the types of braces available.
Teeth whitening after braces
After orthodontic treatment, some patients choose professional whitening, to brighten their new smile safely and effectively.
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