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Phil Loughnane BDS, DPDS And Associates	Winner of BDA Good Practice Scheme Practice of the year 2007

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Orthodontics

Our Orthodontists

We are in the fortunate position of having two orthodontist at the practice. Mr Heyluer previously owned the practice, and has been with Chipping Manor, in its present form, since it began in 2001. He treats or refers children for NHS treatment if they meet the index of treatment need (IOTN) threshold for NHS treatment.

Mr Day is a Consultant Orthodontist who works with us on a Thursday evening. He carries out all of the private orthodontic work here both on adults and children. Again, if children fall within the IOTN threshold, he can either see them here on a private basis, or refer them for NHS treatment elsewhere.

What is Orthodontic treatment?

We offer orthodontic treatment to adults and children. Orthodontic treatment aims to correct the position of the teeth, and occasionally the jaws with the intention of improving the function and aesthetics of the teeth and face. This may have an important role in improving the psychological well being of a patient.

What does it involve?

The most important thing is to have a full examination. This will usually involve looking at your teeth, taking x-rays and making plaster models of your teeth.

Your orthodontist will then discuss what treatment is possible.

Orthodontic treatment usually involves the wearing of braces (removable or fixed), occasionally following the extraction of teeth. The most common type of brace is fixed to the teeth, usually on the front though occasionally on the tongue side. These are sometimes known as 'Train-tracks'. Commonly the braces are grey and made of metal, however, there are now tooth coloured braces available which are less noticeable and better aesthetics.

For further information, please visit the website of the British Dental Health Foundation:

PRIVATE ORTHODONTIC FEE GUIDE - 2007
New Patient Consultation		£60.00
Children's Fees
Full upper and lower fixed appliances with stainless steel brackets		£1200.00
Full upper and lower fixed appliances with aesthetic brackets		£1500.00
Functional appliance only		£500.00
Adult Fees
Full upper and lower fixed appliances with stainless steel brackets	l	£2200.00
Full upper and lower fixed appliances with aesthetic brackets		£2600.00
Sectional fixed appliance		£1000.00
Single arch fixed appliance		£1500.00
Lingual appliance treatment		March 2007
Removable treatment only		£200.00

Treatment consists of the placement, adjustment and removal of all appliances, including the provision of retainers and monitoring for 1 year following appliance removal. Reasonable breakages will also be repaired.
Replacement of a removable retainer	£100.00
Replacement of a bonded retainer	£100.00
Casual patient appointment	£50.00
Treaments that require surgical intervention (including extractions) will be arranged as required. The fee for the surgery is not included in the above list.

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