An assessment of your teeth, bite and options for straightening them at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Choosing how to straighten your teeth starts with understanding what is actually going on with your bite. Our team assesses this properly before recommending anything.
An orthodontic consultation is an assessment appointment to work out how your teeth and jaws are positioned, what can be improved and which approaches would suit you. It is not a sales appointment, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Your clinician examines how your teeth meet, measures crowding or spacing, checks the health of your gums and existing dental work, and takes records such as photographs, scans and X-rays. From this, they can explain what is achievable and what each option would involve.
Thinking about straightening your teeth in Birmingham? Our experienced team will assess your bite and explain the realistic options.
The appointment is unhurried and information-gathering. It usually involves:
You will leave with a clear understanding of your options and a written plan, and you are welcome to take time to decide.
There is rarely only one way to treat a case. Fixed braces move teeth very precisely and handle complex bite problems well. Clear aligners are removable and less visible but depend on you wearing them consistently. Some cases need extractions to create space, and a small number need specialist or surgical input.
Gum health matters greatly. Moving teeth with active gum disease can accelerate bone loss, so any gum problems are treated first. Your clinician will also explain that retainers are needed indefinitely afterwards, as teeth naturally drift throughout life.
No. You can book an orthodontic consultation directly with us. If you are referred by your own dentist, we will keep them informed of your treatment.
No. Adults of any age can have orthodontic treatment provided their teeth, gums and supporting bone are healthy. Many of our orthodontic patients are adults.
Usually. X-rays show the roots, developing teeth and jaw relationship, which cannot be assessed by looking alone. Your clinician will explain why any X-ray is needed.
Sometimes, where there is significant crowding and not enough room. This is not always necessary, and your clinician will explain whether it applies to you.
It depends entirely on the complexity of your case, commonly ranging from several months to two years or more. You will get a realistic estimate at your consultation.
None at all. The consultation is an assessment. You will receive a written plan and can take as long as you need to decide.
