Orthodontic treatment

Dr Wilson works with his wife Dr Jay Wilson for this treatment option.  Currently she is a Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics at Birmingham Dental Hospital.  

Specialist training in this field is essential to provide the highest possible care for patients in this complex and challenging field of dentistry.  Working jointly on cases combines our skills to give patients comprehensive treatment tailored to meet each cases individual needs.

Invisible braces

A relatively new type of orthodontic treatment allows teeth to be straightened using removable, see-through, plastic aligners (Clear step). This treatment is only suitable for certain cases, but can be used in conjunction with conventional braces significantly reducing the time required for orthodontic treatment braces.

The way that our teeth bite together is called the occlusion, and people who have crooked or crowded teeth have a malocclusion.

The branch of dentistry that specialises in aligning teeth is called orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment usually involves wearing an appliance (brace). This puts gentle pressure on specific teeth to move them into the right place.

At the initial appointment, your orthodontist will do a very detailed dental examination. If you have any decayed teeth, these will need to be treated before orthodontic treatment starts.

Orthodontic treatment usually takes between six months and two years, depending on the severity of the problem.

There are different kinds of appliances. Some can be removed while others are fixed in place.

Removable braces are made of plastic and usually have wire clips and springs to move specific teeth. In most cases, they are used to move upper teeth. A removable appliance must be taken out to be cleaned, but it should be worn at all other times, including mealtimes and at night.

Fixed braces (sometimes known as "train tracks") cannot be removed. They are made of small brackets that are glued to the teeth and joined together with a wire. Fixed braces can be used on upper and lower teeth. Once the treatment is finished, the brackets and glue are cleaned off the teeth.