WE ARE OPEN: We are following the current Government guidelines and our practice remains open. As always the safety of our patients remains our top priority.
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Important message: Coronavirus
Dear Patients,
We are OPEN our normal working hours at Cambridge, Huntingdon and Ely and are continuing to see all our patients urgent and non-urgent face to face (updated 5th January 2021 post 8pm, 4th January announcement). Please attend your booked appointments.
If you need to shield for any reason it is important you discuss this with us directly.
Please call the reception on 01223 305 526 or click the relevant buttons on our website to book appointments or the little envelope top right-hand corner to correspond with us.
Please help us to ensure our staff and you are kept safe during this difficult time. Please observe the following guidelines before attending the practice in person:
- Patients should attend appointments alone (unless under 16 years of age). Other children, other than the patient will not be permitted into the practice
- Please wear a face and mouth covering (this includes guardians of patients under 16 as well)
- Please wait outside on the markings until called into the practice
- Please do not attend if you have any symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate
- Please observe 2 metre social distancing at all times
- Bathrooms may only be used in emergencies and not to clean your teeth please undertake this prior to arriving at the practice
Thank you for your understanding,
Anglia Orthodontics
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Compare braces
| Invisalign | Traditional braces | Ceramic braces | Lingual braces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Invisalign uses a series of clear, plastic aligners that fit over your teeth. Custom-made to your teeth, they can be removed for eating, brushing and flossing. Every two weeks the aligners are changed to gradually move your teeth into the desired position. | Traditional braces are made up of stainless steel brackets and wires that are bonded to the outside of your teeth. The archwires are adjusted throughout treatment to guide your teeth into a straighter position. | Traditional ceramic braces are clear brackets attached to the front surface of your teeth. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment in order to gradually move your teeth into the desired position. | Lingual braces are made up of metal brackets and archwires which are fitted to the back of your teeth, next to your tongue. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment in order to gradually move your teeth into the desired position. |
| Aesthetics | Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible and are one of the most discreet treatment options available. | Traditional braces are noticeable when you speak, laugh, eat and smile. | Clear braces blend in with the colour of your teeth so are less visible than traditional braces but still noticeable. | Lingual braces are second to Invisalign in terms of visibility. Fitted to the tongue side of your teeth, they're extremely hard to see. |
| Cost | Invisalign starts from as little as £98/month. | Traditional metal braces start from £81/month. | Clear braces start from £98/month. | Lingual braces start from £248/month. |
| Efficiency | Invisalign can be used to treat mild, moderate and the most severe of orthodontic cases. | Traditional metal braces and clear braces can be used to treat all levels of orthodontic cases. | Lingual braces can be used to treat most orthodontic cases. | |
| Oral hygiene | Invisalign aligners can be removed for normal brushing and flossing. Therefore it’s easier to maintain a good level of oral hygiene throughout the course of treatment. | Oral hygiene is harder to maintain with fixed braces because you need to brush and floss around the appliance. There is a risk of plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation during orthodontic treatment but our team will advise you on effective tooth brushing techniques to avoid these problems. | With lingual appliances, because of their position on the back of teeth, it is more difficult to brush and floss normally during treatment. This increases the chance of plaque retention and possible tooth decay, although this risk can be managed. | |
| Comfort | Invisalign aligners are extremely comfortable to wear. They are custom-made to the shape of your mouth and their smooth surfaces won't irritate your cheek or lips. | Fixed braces can irritate the inside of your cheeks, leading to mouth sores and ulcers if not managed. There is also the risk of broken brackets and wires, but advances in technology have made these more comfortable to wear than in the past. | Lingual appliances can affect your speech because of their proximity to your tongue, however, this only lasts for a few weeks. The brackets are small to wear so fit comfortably in your mouth. | |
| Compliance | Most patients are happy to follow orthodontic instructions when wearing Invisalign because the treatment doesn't impact on their lifestyle. | Traditional braces, clear braces and lingual braces are fixed to your teeth for the duration of treatment. This means they can't be removed by the patient. However, some patients forget to wear the elastic bands which help to apply pressure to move the teeth into position and this can extend treatment time. | ||
| Removable | Invisalign aligners are removable but should be worn for 22 hours per day. | Traditional, clear and lingual braces are not removable. These braces are fixed to the surface of your teeth for the duration of treatment. | ||
Anglia Orthodontics
The Pavilion, Lammas Field
Driftway,
Cambridge,
CB3 9PA
- Mon
- 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Tue
- 8:45am - 8:00pm
- Wed
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Thu
- 8:45am - 8:00pm
- Fri
- 8:45am - 4:00pm
Dental Services
Princess Of Wales Hospital
Lynn Rd
Ely
CB6 1DN
- Mon
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 8:45am - 4:00pm
Huntingdon NHS Treatment Centre
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6NT
- Mon
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Tue
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Wed
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Thu
- 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Fri
- 8:45am - 4:00pm