Treatment
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Windmill Orthodontics provides NHS and Private orthodontics across the North of England. We have practices in Carlisle, Penrith, Bedale, York, Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne.
NHS Referral
Referral for NHS treatment must come from your dentist.
Must be under 18 years of age on day of assessment.
Private Referral
Referral from a dentist or self-referral.
No age restrictions.
NHS Assessment
Assessment paid for by NHS.
52 week average waiting time from referral to assessment.
Appointment usually takes 10-15 minutes.
Private Assessment
£100 assessment fee (£50 to be paid in advance to secure the appointment).
2 – 3 week average waiting time from referral to assessment.
Appointment usually takes around 30 minutes and will involvecollection of photographs, study models of teethand x-rays if required.
NHS Plan & Consent
Appointment usually takes 20 minutes to collect photographs and study models of teeth and x-rays if required.
Private Plan & Consent
As we will already have your records, this step is not required for private treatment.
NHS Appliance Fit
Appointment usually takes 30 – 45 minutes but may vary depending on the type of appliance that is being fitted.
Brace Care Kit available to buy at reception.
Private Appliance Fit
Appointment usually takes 30 – 45 minutes but may vary depending on the type of appliance that is being fitted.
Brace Care Kit included in treatment cost.
NHS During Treatment
We will usually see you every 8-10 weeks to check and adjust your appliance.
Private During Fit
We will usually see you every 6 weeks to check and adjust your appliance.
NHS & Private Appliance Removal
Congratulations! Your treatment is complete!
This will usually be between 6 months and 2 years depending on individual circumstances.
NHS Retention
One form of retainers available free of charge, either removable or fixed.
1 year of after care. If you break or lose your retainer, you will be charged the standard NHS fee which is currently £76.90 per retainer but increases on 1st April each year.
Private Retention
We will provide you with both fixed and removable retainers.
2 years of after care.
