Hodgson & Muir Orthodontics offers you complete and comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Our highly skilled staff are focused on providing education and care for you and your family in a comfortable, friendly environment. Our aim is to ensure that you have the best quality orthodontic treatment that will last a life time.
Here you will find useful information to help you get the most out of your orthodontic experience. If you have a specific problem or would like to find out more about treatment options available to you, please get in touch. We're here to help!
Before seeking treatment with an orthodontist, you will need to visit your dentist for a consultation to determine if you require specialist treatment from an orthodontist.
What is orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatment corrects malocclusion of the teeth and associated dento-facial disharmonies.
- It straightens the teeth
- Ensures that they bite together and thereby function properly
- It improves the appearance of the smile and proportions of the face
Successful orthodontic treatment will create a beautiful smile for you; a smile that will warm the hearts of people you meet and increase your self-confidence. The importance of a beautiful smile to your well being is not to be under estimated.
Orthodontic treatment will align your teeth making them easier to keep clean, helping prevent the onset of dental decay and disease of the gums.
By improving the way in which the teeth bite together, orthodontic treatment can eliminate abnormal wear of the teeth and alleviate facial pain.
Who needs orthodontic treatment?
If you recognise yourself in any of the following questions, you may benefit from treatment:
- Are you embarrassed to smile because of the appearance of your teeth?
- Is it difficult to close your lips around your protruding teeth?
- Are your crooked teeth difficult to keep clean?
- Why can't you stop sucking your thumb?
- Is your lisping speech a result of the poor position of your teeth?
- Why is it difficult to bite off pieces of food?
- Are your protruding teeth at risk of trauma in sport?
- Are your crooked teeth the reason why your gums are always swollen and bleeding?
How much will it cost?
Costs vary according to the degree of complexity of the problem and the type of appliances used. For your treatment, you will receive a quote which will include all appliances, adjustments and checks. Fees are most commonly paid in installments by automatic bank transfer.
