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Dear Patients,
Government Clarification in healthcare settings: "Face coverings and social distancing measures will remain in place across healthcare settings so that the most vulnerable people can continue to safely attend healthcare settings for advice, care and treatment. And it is important for the public to continue to play their part when visiting NHS and care settings to help protect our staff and patients, particularly those who may be more vulnerable to infections."
When visiting a dentist face coverings, social distancing and hand washing remain fundamentals, not optional extras. Wider changes that take place on Monday will have no impact on how the public should approach accessing our services." British Dental Association.
As a practice we will continue to safeguard our staff and patients.
- Please do not attend our practice if you have any respiratory symptoms, Covid19 symptoms, a positive PCR or lateral flow test or have been asked to self-isolate.
- Please wear a mask when attending our practice and respect our environment.
- We continue to ask that only the patient attends their appointment, unless under 16 years. If it is impossible to attend with only your child that is the patient, please wait outside on our path until you are called for the appointment and are taken directly into the surgery. Please come prepared for all weathers. Please keep small children on your knees.
- Please come prepared with clean teeth, we cannot permit the cleaning of teeth in our bathroom facilities.
- Please observe 2 metre social distancing.
Our staff are working hard to provide a continuous service. Please help us to provide this for you and please try not to intimidate them with challenging behaviour when you are asked to respect our wishes.
Thank you for your understanding,
Anglia Orthodontics
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Metal braces - great results the old fashioned way
The conventional option
Fixed metal braces, often known as ‘train tracks’, are the most common type of orthodontic appliance used. This traditional treatment option consists of brackets (small squares) attached to the front surface of your teeth, which are connected with very thin metal wires. These wires, known as archwires, apply gentle pressure to your teeth to help guide them into a straighter position.
Visible yet effective
Although the metal brackets attached to the front of the teeth are visible, this type of brace still offers great results. If you’re concerned about your appearance, clear brackets are an option. While these aren’t completely invisible, they are less noticeable than metal ones.
A modern take on an old method
Technology has advanced in orthodontics and metal braces are now smaller and more compact than ever before, making them more comfortable to wear as well. You can even jazz them up with some colour. The tiny elastic bands used with each bracket to hold the wire in position come in a variety of colours. You can change the colour at your adjustment appointments. If you prefer your brace to look more discreet, you can opt for either the silver or tooth coloured elastics.
Suitable for all the family
Metal braces can be fitted to teeth of all ages and are particularly effective on very crooked teeth. Your orthodontist will advise you on the best type of braces for your teeth.
Removable appliances
For some patients, a removable appliance may also need to be worn prior to having braces fitted. A removable appliance is a plastic and metal brace that simply clicks onto your teeth and can be taken out. These can be used as the sole means of treating tooth displacements, or more commonly in combination with fixed braces to treat more complex problems.
They may be used to correct an early problem when you have a mixture of adult and baby teeth present for very simple tooth movements or to correct an overbite (when your top teeth cover your lower teeth when you bite) or an overjet (when your top front teeth stick out horizontally over your lower front teeth).
At Anglia Orthodontics, we use two types of removable appliances:
- Upper removable appliance: worn on upper teeth only
- Functional removable appliance: also known as a Twin Block appliance, this appliance is worn on both the upper and lower teeth.
You can find out more about removable appliances on our FAQs page.
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