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Videos from our Croydon & Addiscombe team
Practical, plain-English answers about braces, aligners and keeping teeth healthy, for children, teens and adults, from the orthodontic and dental team at Croydon Dental Practice and Addiscombe Orthodontics.
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Featured video · for parents
Two of the most common reasons children are referred to us. Dr Sarah explains the difference between an overjet and an overbite, why they happen, and the ways they can be treated, from fixed braces to functional appliances such as Twin Blocks, or aligners for some older patients.
Short clips for the questions our braces patients ask most.
Real before and after results from braces and clear aligners, all treated by Dr Sarah and shared with our patients’ permission.
Closing gaps with clear alignersClear aligners · Under 1 min
Severe crowding treated with bracesBraces · 1 min
Upper and lower spaces closed with alignersClear aligners · 12 sec
A patient on his 18 months in bracesPatient story · Under 1 min
See all before & afters → Results vary from person to person.
See our specialist-led orthodontic team in Addiscombe, Croydon.
What to expect from the first appointment to the last, so you and your child know what is coming.
How braces are fitted, step by step6 min
What happens at a braces adjustment?8 min
Power chain: what it is and what it feels like5 min
Choosing your brace colours4 min
NHS braces are available for under-18s whose teeth meet the NHS eligibility criteria, which we assess at an orthodontic consultation. Read about NHS treatment at our practice.
Elastics, loose brackets and pokey wires: what to do, and when to call us.
Elastics with braces or aligners: why they matter5 min
A bracket has come loose: what to do2 min
Common braces problems and simple fixes at home6 min
Something broken or uncomfortable? Call us on 020 8656 6959 first. The tips in these videos are for when we are closed and are not a replacement for seeing us.
NHS braces for eligible under-18s, plus private options for teens and adults.
Teeth can move after braces or aligners, which is why retainers are part of every treatment plan.
Clear aligners at Croydon
For suitable adults and older teens, clear aligners can be an alternative to fixed braces. We offer Invisalign and AddaSmile, a clear aligner brand, so you can compare both at a free aligner consultation. A £10 deposit secures your appointment and is refunded or put towards treatment.
Free clear aligner consultations (£10 refundable deposit). Braces consultation £65.
Illustrated guides for anyone weighing up how to replace one or more missing teeth, whether for yourself or a parent.
The clinicians who see patients at our Lower Addiscombe Road practice. More of the team will be sharing videos soon.
Send it to us and one of the team may answer it on camera. Please keep it general and don't include personal health details. For advice about your own teeth, book an appointment.
202 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 7AB. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, Saturdays by request. NHS and private patients welcome.
These videos give general information only and are not personal dental or medical advice. Whether a treatment is suitable, and the results and timescales, vary from patient to patient and are confirmed at a consultation. Each video has its own page with key points and answers to common questions.
Croydon Dental Practice & Addiscombe Orthodontics, 202 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 7AB · 020 8656 6959 · Complaints procedure · CQC registration
