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Your journey to a beautiful straighter smile

Take the first step to your new smile! Our welcoming and friendly team are passionate about helping you achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted in our calm and comfortable clinic. Backed by over 20 years of specialist orthodontic experience, you can be sure you are in safe hands. View the steps to your straight smile below – get in touch to book your appointment today!

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Steps to a healthy and happy smile

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A warm welcome to the practice

Your patient journey begins from the moment you get in touch with us! Our friendly team will arrange your appointment for a time that suits you, and are always happy to answer any questions you have.

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Your initial consultation

When you arrive for your first appointment, you will be warmly greeted by our welcoming team and made to feel at ease. Your initial consultation is a chance to discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences with one of our specialist orthodontists. We’ll examine your teeth and gums and make sure you are suitable for treatment.

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Treatment plan and preparation

If you choose to proceed to treatment, we take detailed images of your mouth using our advanced digital technology. We use these to create your personalised treatment plan, which outlines your chosen treatment option, the expected duration and costs. The digital scans are also used to create your custom aligners or braces.

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Fitting your braces

During your fitting appointment, we place your custom brackets on your teeth, or show you how to insert and remove your clear aligners. We will give you some tips and advice for successful treatment and make sure you are completely comfortable with your new appliance.

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Active orthodontic treatment

Throughout your treatment, we see you for regular appointments in our practice. We will check your progress, make sure everything is on track, and make any necessary adjustments. This is also when you receive the next clear aligners if you are having Invisalign treatment.

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Retaining your results

Our favourite part of your journey – and we expect it will also be yours – is when your treatment is complete and your new smile is revealed! To help you keep your teeth straight for the long-term, we fit you with retainers.

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Enjoy your new smile!

All that is left is for you to start showing off your new smile and enjoy the benefits of aligned and healthy teeth. We give you some advice for life after orthodontic treatment, and always appreciate your feedback.

Ready to get started?

Let’s get your new smile underway! At Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, we love helping our patients achieve incredible results and a new smile they can’t wait to show off.

Book your first appointment today – you could be smiling with pride sooner than you think!

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