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Orthodontic care
Explore tooth alignment and bite planning with our specialist orthodontist, including the ongoing appointments that form part of treatment.
Assessment before choosing an appliance
Records may include photographs, impressions or digital scans, bite assessment and necessary imaging. We consider crowding, spacing, jaw relationships, the roots and supporting tissues, existing restorations and any missing teeth. Your appearance preferences form part of that discussion, alongside function and cleanability.
Healthy gums and adequate daily cleaning are important before treatment starts. Active decay or gum disease needs attention; moving teeth does not resolve those conditions. In selected restorative plans, orthodontics can help create appropriate spaces before implants or crowns.
Clear aligners or fixed braces?
Clear aligners are removable and less conspicuous. They require consistent wear as prescribed and careful handling between meals. They are not the right solution for every movement or every patient.
Fixed braces remain attached to the teeth during treatment and may offer a suitable approach for particular complex movements. Less visible brackets may also be considered. Appliance choice should follow the clinical plan, not a brand or appearance preference alone. Compare the options in our clear aligners versus braces guide.
Adults and growing children
Adults may be considered for orthodontics where the teeth and supporting tissues are suitable. Previous gum disease, bone loss and restorative needs can affect the scope and timing of treatment, sometimes requiring coordinated care.
An early assessment for a child does not automatically mean braces are needed immediately. Tooth eruption, jaw growth, bite and relevant habits may be monitored. The timing of any intervention is chosen for that child’s development.
Treatment abroad requires continuity
Orthodontics is usually an extended course of care, not a treatment to complete during a short holiday. Before starting in Istanbul, discuss the likely duration, review frequency, travel requirements and what happens if an appliance breaks or an aligner is lost.
Remote contact can support communication, but it should not be assumed to replace every clinical review. If returning regularly is difficult, discuss whether care closer to home would offer more practical continuity. Arrange any shared-care plan explicitly; do not assume another dentist can take over automatically.
Daily care and possible problems
Cleaning around brackets and between the teeth requires particular attention. Aligners should be removed and cleaned according to your clinician’s instructions, with clean teeth before reinsertion. Poor hygiene can lead to decay and gum problems during treatment.
Contact the team about a loose bracket, a wire causing injury, an appliance that no longer fits or a lost aligner. Do not change the planned sequence or attempt to adjust an appliance yourself.
Retention is part of the plan
After active treatment, retainers help maintain the new position. Their type, wear schedule and review arrangements are individual. Teeth can move again, particularly if retention is not followed, so finishing the final aligner or removing braces is not the end of care.
Ask for an explanation of the proposed movements, alternatives, fees, review visits and retention before committing. The NHS orthodontics overview provides additional general information.
Talk to our team
Tell us what you would like to discuss. Any preliminary guidance is subject to an individual clinical assessment.
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