Category: Tooth straightening (Orthodontics)

Orthodontic treatment involves moving or straightening teeth to improve their appearance or the way they work.  This can be carried out using a removable or fixed braces.

Removable braces or plates have wire springs that apply pressure to teeth to make them move.

Fixed braces consist of brackets or bands (usually metal) stuck temporarily to the teeth. A flexible wire joins the brackets to move the teeth.

Orthodontic treatment is normally carried out in children but some adults can also benefit.  While some simple orthodontic treatment may be carried out by your own dentist it is now common to be referred to a specialist orthodontist with extra qualifications.

Orthodontists also make a significant contribution to the management of patients with cleft lip and palate problems and those with major jaw problems that require a combined surgical and orthodontic approach to provide the best position for the teeth to meet correctly.

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The Scottish Government

Electronic submission of orthodontic payment claim forms and requests for prior approval

Letter from the Chief Dental Officer about electronic submission of orthodontic payment claim forms.

Orthodontic Needs Assessment Report

The purpose of the Needs Assessment was to assess the current and desired level of orthodontic service provision and to […]

The Scottish Government

Orthodontic treatments – Introduction of an Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need

This letter advises NHS Boards and Practitioner Services of the introduction of IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) as a means of assessing orthodontic treatment and if it is appropriate to provide it under general dental services (GDS) arrangements.

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Oral health assessment and review

This guidance document aims to facilitate the move from a restorative approach to patient care to a preventive and long-term […]

British Orthodontic Society

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is a charity which aims to :- Promote the study and practice of orthodontics Maintain […]

Guidelines for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery

Guidelines for professionals for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery.

Tayside orthodontic managed clinical network

The Managed Clinical Network (MCN) for Orthodontics within Tayside is a linked groups of health professionals from primary and secondary […]