Dentists
The Orthodontic Specialist
Red House Court,5 Whielden Street,Amersham, Amersham HP7 0HT
Overview
The Orthodontic Specialist is a dedicated dental practice located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, specialising in orthodontic treatment and teeth alignment. Situated at Red House Court on Whielden Street, the practice serves patients throughout the local area and surrounding regions who require specialist orthodontic care.
The practice provides a comprehensive range of orthodontic services designed to correct misaligned teeth and bite problems. This typically includes traditional fixed braces, clear aligner systems, and other contemporary orthodontic treatments suitable for both children and adults. The specialist team works to improve not only the appearance of patients' smiles but also their oral function and long-term dental health.
As a specialist practice, The Orthodontic Specialist offers personalised treatment planning and consultation to assess individual patient needs. The practice maintains professional standards and likely operates within NHS and private treatment options. Patients seeking orthodontic treatment in the Amersham area can contact the practice directly to arrange an initial consultation and discuss their specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register at The Orthodontic Specialist in Amersham by calling 0757 006 7301, visiting the practice in person, or completing a registration form on their website. Unlike GP registration, you do not need to live within a catchment area to join an NHS dentist — you can register with any practice that is accepting NHS patients. You will be asked for your name, date of birth, address, medical history, and details of any medications you take. Your first appointment will usually include a full dental examination.
NHS dental places can be limited and availability changes frequently. Contact The Orthodontic Specialist directly on 0757 006 7301 to check whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients. If The Orthodontic Specialist is full, you can call NHS 111 or use the NHS website (nhs.uk) to find other NHS dentists near Amersham accepting new patients. You do not need a referral — simply contact the practice.
If you are registered at The Orthodontic Specialist, call 0757 006 7301 during opening hours for an emergency appointment. Outside surgery hours, call NHS 111 for advice — they can direct you to the nearest emergency dental service. Go to A&E only if you have uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, or trauma to the face or jaw. For dental pain at home, take over-the-counter painkillers (ibuprofen or paracetamol), rinse with warm salt water, and apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek.
NHS dental charges in England are set nationally and apply at The Orthodontic Specialist. As of 2024, Band 1 (check-up, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish if needed, preventive advice) costs £26.80. Band 2 (fillings, root canal treatment, extractions) costs £73.50. Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) costs £319.10. An urgent dental treatment charge is £26.80. If you need more than one treatment in the same course, you only pay the highest band. You may be entitled to free NHS dental care if you are under 18, under 19 and in full-time education, pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, receiving certain benefits, or hold an HC2 certificate.
The Orthodontic Specialist in Amersham offers a comprehensive range of orthodontic treatments including fixed metal braces, fixed ceramic (tooth-coloured) braces, lingual braces (behind the teeth), clear aligners (such as Invisalign), removable appliances, functional appliances for jaw growth modification in children, and retainers. Your orthodontist will recommend the most suitable treatment after a thorough assessment including clinical examination, photographs, X-rays, and digital impressions or moulds.
Yes, retainers are essential after orthodontic treatment to prevent teeth from moving back to their original positions. The Orthodontic Specialist provides both fixed retainers (a thin wire bonded behind your front teeth, worn permanently) and removable retainers (clear plastic trays or Hawley retainers, worn nightly). You will need to wear removable retainers every night for at least the first year, then nightly or as directed long-term. Retention is a lifelong commitment — without retainers, teeth will gradually shift.
Yes, The Orthodontic Specialist offers Invisalign clear aligners as a discreet alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, removable, virtually invisible aligners that gradually move your teeth. Advantages include near-invisibility, removability for eating and brushing, fewer clinic visits, and no food restrictions. Invisalign is suitable for many orthodontic cases including crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, and crossbite. Your orthodontist at The Orthodontic Specialist will assess your suitability at a consultation.
If a bracket or wire breaks or becomes loose, contact The Orthodontic Specialist on 0757 006 7301 for a repair appointment. In the meantime, use orthodontic wax (provided in your starter kit) to cover any sharp edges irritating your cheek or tongue. If a wire is poking, you can gently push it back with a pencil eraser or clip the end carefully with clean nail clippers. Do not try to remove fixed braces yourself. A broken bracket is not usually an emergency but should be repaired within a week to avoid treatment delays.
Yes, The Orthodontic Specialist may offer lingual braces — fixed braces placed on the inside (tongue side) of your teeth, making them completely invisible from the outside. Lingual braces are custom-made for each patient and can treat most orthodontic conditions. They take some getting used to (temporary speech changes and tongue irritation are common initially). Lingual braces tend to be more expensive than conventional braces due to their complexity.
NHS orthodontic treatment for under-18s who qualify is free (no charge). For private orthodontics, costs vary by treatment type: metal braces typically £2,000-4,000, ceramic braces £2,500-5,000, lingual braces £3,000-8,000, and Invisalign £2,500-5,500. The Orthodontic Specialist will provide a written treatment plan with the total cost before you commit. Interest-free finance and monthly payment plans are often available — ask 0757 006 7301 for details.
The Orthodontic Specialist can assess and treat many jaw alignment issues including overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. Treatment may involve braces alone, functional appliances (in growing children) to modify jaw growth, or a combination of orthodontics and jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) for severe skeletal discrepancies in adults. Your orthodontist will explain the options after a thorough assessment.
Your first appointment at The Orthodontic Specialist is an orthodontic consultation lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The orthodontist will examine your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment, take photographs and X-rays (including a panoramic X-ray and lateral cephalometric X-ray), take digital impressions or moulds of your teeth, discuss your concerns and treatment goals, explain the treatment options available to you, and provide a written treatment plan with estimated duration and costs. For NHS patients, the orthodontist will assess IOTN eligibility.
The British Orthodontic Society recommends children be assessed by age 7-9, or whenever your general dentist identifies a potential orthodontic issue. Early assessment allows the orthodontist at The Orthodontic Specialist to monitor jaw growth and dental development, identify problems early (crossbites, severe crowding, protruding front teeth), start interceptive treatment if needed to guide jaw growth, and plan the optimal timing for comprehensive treatment. Most fixed brace treatment begins between ages 11-14 when the permanent teeth have erupted.
Orthodontic treatment at The Orthodontic Specialist is not painful, but you will experience some discomfort. After braces are fitted or adjusted, teeth typically feel sore and tender for 3-5 days. Over-the-counter painkillers (ibuprofen or paracetamol) and a soft diet help during this period. Orthodontic wax can relieve irritation from brackets rubbing against cheeks. With clear aligners, mild pressure is felt when switching to a new set. The discomfort is temporary and a sign that teeth are moving as planned.