Dentists
Total Orthodontics Sheffield
481 Eccleshall Road,Sheffield, Sheffield S11 8PP
Overview
Total Orthodontics Sheffield is an orthodontic practice located on Eccleshall Road in the heart of Sheffield. The practice specializes in providing comprehensive orthodontic treatments and solutions for patients of all ages, from children through to adults. As an established orthodontic clinic, it focuses on teeth alignment, bite correction, and smile enhancement using modern orthodontic techniques and appliances.
The practice offers a range of treatment options including traditional fixed braces, clear aligners, and other contemporary orthodontic solutions tailored to individual patient needs and preferences. Total Orthodontics Sheffield serves the local Sheffield community and surrounding areas, welcoming new patients seeking professional orthodontic care. The team of qualified orthodontists and support staff are committed to achieving optimal results while ensuring patient comfort throughout treatment.
Located in a convenient Sheffield postcode with good local accessibility, the practice provides consultations and ongoing care in a professional setting. Patients can typically expect thorough initial assessments, personalized treatment planning, and regular monitoring appointments to track progress through their orthodontic journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register at Total Orthodontics Sheffield in Sheffield by calling 01142 678797, 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 Total Orthodontics Sheffield directly on 01142 678797 to check whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients. If Total Orthodontics Sheffield is full, you can call NHS 111 or use the NHS website (nhs.uk) to find other NHS dentists near Sheffield accepting new patients. You do not need a referral — simply contact the practice.
If you are registered at Total Orthodontics Sheffield, call 01142 678797 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 Total Orthodontics Sheffield. 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.
Your general dentist can refer you to Total Orthodontics Sheffield for orthodontic assessment. For NHS orthodontic treatment (free for under-18s who meet clinical criteria), a referral from your dentist is required. The orthodontist will assess using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) — treatment is provided on the NHS for patients with a clear clinical need. For private orthodontics, some practices accept self-referrals — contact Total Orthodontics Sheffield on 01142 678797 to check.
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 Total Orthodontics Sheffield 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.
With fixed braces from Total Orthodontics Sheffield, avoid hard foods (nuts, hard sweets, ice, popcorn kernels, crusty bread), sticky foods (toffee, chewing gum, caramel), biting directly into hard fruits and vegetables (cut them into pieces first), and fizzy and sugary drinks. These can break brackets, bend wires, or increase the risk of decay. Soft foods, cooked vegetables, and cut-up fruit are fine. With Invisalign, there are no food restrictions — simply remove your aligners before eating and brush before reinserting.
Yes, Total Orthodontics Sheffield 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.
Yes, Total Orthodontics Sheffield treats adult patients of all ages. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment — healthy teeth can be moved at any age. Popular adult options include ceramic braces (less visible), lingual braces (behind the teeth), and Invisalign (clear aligners). Adult treatment may take slightly longer than for younger patients. NHS orthodontics is generally only available for under-18s; adults would need private treatment.
Keeping teeth clean with fixed braces requires extra effort. Total Orthodontics Sheffield recommends brushing after every meal using a small-headed soft toothbrush (electric recommended), using interdental brushes to clean around brackets and wires, flossing daily (floss threaders or Superfloss make this easier with braces), using fluoride mouthwash daily, and attending regular dental check-ups and hygienist appointments. Poor cleaning during orthodontic treatment can lead to white spot lesions (permanent marks) on teeth.
Yes, Total Orthodontics Sheffield 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 Total Orthodontics Sheffield will assess your suitability at a consultation.
Total Orthodontics Sheffield 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 Total Orthodontics Sheffield 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.
If a bracket or wire breaks or becomes loose, contact Total Orthodontics Sheffield on 01142 678797 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.