Who it's for
Orthodontic treatment can help children, teenagers and adults with crowded, gappy or protruding teeth, or with a bite that doesn't meet properly. For young people with a clear clinical need, treatment may be funded by the NHS; your dentist will assess this.
What's involved
Brackets are bonded to the teeth and joined by a wire, which is adjusted at regular visits. Treatment commonly takes up to two years. Afterwards, retainers keep the teeth in place.
Dr Drew Gibson has completed postgraduate training in orthodontics, and Dr Graeme Marshall has undertaken further study in it.
NHS or private?
Orthodontics may be available on the NHS for young people who have a clear clinical need. Otherwise it's private. Your dentist will always explain the options and give you a written estimate before treatment starts. How NHS charges and private fees work.
To confirm: Is comprehensive orthodontics (fixed braces) still provided at Bearsden, by whom, and is it on the NHS, private or both?
Questions people ask
What age should my child be assessed?
Your dentist will keep an eye on how your child's teeth are developing at check-ups and suggest the right time to assess them for braces.
Are you specialist orthodontists?
No. None of our dentists is on the GDC's specialist list in orthodontics. If your case needs a specialist orthodontist, we'll refer you.
