Orthodontics for kids
Fast and safe orthodontics for growing smiles
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Concerned about how your child’s teeth are developing? There are many orthodontic treatments available from £2,495 (finance available) that can help them get a headstart on a lifelong straight smile.
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Is my child eligible for orthodontics?
Tailored orthodontics for ages 7 - 13
The primary goals of children’s orthodontics are habit correction (such as thumb sucking), space maintenance and jaw expansion. If your child has these issues and is aged between 7 and 13, they are eligible for orthodontics.
Phase 1 orthodontics, the name given to treatment at this age, focuses on correcting issues before they turn into more severe problems. By guiding jaw growth before it finishes, specialists can often avoid extractions or surgery – research suggests that when Phase 1 is utilised there is a 40% reduction in the need for permanent tooth extractions.
Orthodontic assessment by age 7
We help young smiles grow the right way
The British Orthodontic Society states that 7 is the optimal age for your first visit to the orthodontist. Why? At this age, there is a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth in the mouth. The first permanent molars have typically erupted, establishing the ‘back-to-front’ relationship of your child’s bite. This allows our orthodontists to detect issues like crossbites or narrow arches before it becomes a more severe issue.
Yorkshire Dental Suite has a digital advantage in orthodontics. We use next-generation AI Outcome Simulators, a type of software that harnesses 3D digital scans to predict how your child’s jaw will grow over the next five years. It also allows us to detect issues before they appear, such as 'stuck' adult teeth. This saves your child from invasive surgery later in life.
How much does teeth straightening cost?
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- Dental consultation
- Price:
£95
- Clear aligners - Single arch
- Price:
From £2,750
- Clear aligners - Dual Arch
- Price:
From £3,495
- Ceramic braces - Single arch
- Price:
From £2,500
- Ceramic braces - Dual arch
- Price:
From £3,500
- Lingual braces
- Price:
From £3,495
- Fixed metal braces
- Price:
From £2,250
Need to spread the cost of treatment?
Representative example of a finance plan for a Dual Arch clear aligner package. Total package price of £4,995.00, with a deposit of £0, over 60 months would cost you £104.85 per month at a representative 9.9% APR. The total amount of credit would be £6,290.93, with a total interest cost of £1,295.93. This means the total amount repayable is £6,290.93.
Where can I find children's orthodontics near me?
Confident smiles start at Yorkshire Dental Suite
Our team of orthodontists can be found across all nine of our clinics in the UK.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Chelsea
82 Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, London SW3 5QJ
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Yorkshire Dental Suite York
25 Haley's Terrace, Clifton, York YO31 8SB
Premium smile transformations, hand-crafted in one of the UK’s most beautiful historic cities.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Wakefield
12 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY
Home to our specialist implant team and a community of patients who’ve found their confidence again.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Manchester
535 Barton Lane, Eccles, Manchester M30 0HY
Our newest Northern hub. Advanced cosmetic dentistry with trademark YDS warmth.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Liverpool
32 Bixteth Street, Liverpool L3 9UH
Modern smiles, Merseyside energy. Expert clinicians. Effortless care.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Leeds
347 Oakwood Lane, Leeds LS8 3HA
Where it all began. The flagship. State-of-the-art suites and a team who know smiles inside out.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Hull
22 The Weir, Hessle, Hull HU13 0RU
Expert care, by the coast. Precision dentistry with Yorkshire charm.
Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham
679 Pershore Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7NY
Cutting-edge dentistry in the heart of the Midlands. Trademark precision, new postcode.
NHS vs private orthodontics for kids
Private clinics offer treatment variety and shorter wait times
Orthodontics can be claimed on the NHS, but eligibility is determined by the IOTN scale, a system that identifies if your child’s needs are a clinical necessity. If they do not meet the requirements, you will need to seek assistance from a private dental clinic.
NHS vs private orthodontics for kids
Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages of private and NHS orthodontics for your child's smile.
| Feature | NHS orthodontics | Private orthodontics |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | IOTN grade 4-5 only (severe/medical) | Open to all (prevention and aesthetics) |
| Start age | Usually 12+ (once all adult teeth are in) | Age 7+ (early intervention) |
| Wait times | 12 - 36 months (national average) | 0 - Immediate start |
| Appliances | Metal fixed braces only | Clear aligners, ceramic braces, palate expanders, lingual braces, headgear |
| Monitoring | Visits to a practice every 6 - 8 weeks | Treatment dependent |
Orthodontics phase 1 vs phase 2
Different phases require different treatments
A great way to explain phase 1 orthodontics is by thinking of your child’s teeth as foundations. You wouldn’t build a house on a narrow plot - you would expand the plot first. Phase 1 treatment, which usually occurs between the ages of 7 and 13, focuses on ensuring there is enough room for the adult teeth to come through, rather than perfectly straight teeth. There are many treatments available to choose from.
So what is phase 2? This starts around the age of 11, when most of your child’s permanent teeth have come through, and typically ends at 15. This phase focuses on improving the function, health and aesthetics of your smile using braces or aligners. It builds upon the progress of phase 1 and straightens teeth.
Crossbite correction
To prevent the jaw from growing asymmetrically
Arch expansion
Narrow upper jaws are widened to resolve severe crowding
Habit cessation
Designed to correct ‘tongue thrust’ or thumb sucking, two habits that can deform the palate
Myofunctional training
Uses soft appliances to train the tongue and lips to rest in the correct position. This also helps to guide natural tooth eruption
Crossbite correction
To prevent the jaw from growing asymmetrically
Arch expansion
Narrow upper jaws are widened to resolve severe crowding
Habit cessation
Designed to correct ‘tongue thrust’ or thumb sucking, two habits that can deform the palate
Myofunctional training
Uses soft appliances to train the tongue and lips to rest in the correct position. This also helps to guide natural tooth eruption
Orthodontics for kids FAQs
Your most common questions, answered
If your query is not addressed, do not hesitate to contact us. We will help in every way possible.
Not necessarily. However, it makes phase 2 (teenage braces) much shorter and less invasive. In addition to this, it often prevents the need for pulling out healthy adult teeth to make space in the mouth.
Aside from some slight aching, not typically. Early appliances like ‘space maintainers’ or ‘expanders’ use very light pressure to get the desired results, and children are recognised to adapt much faster than adults or teenagers.
Very rarely. On average, the NHS waits until all adult teeth are present, which is usually around the age of 12 years old. If you want your child to have treatment earlier, this is almost always a private service.
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