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FIRST Ortho
What to Expect at Your First Consultation
Your first visit will last about an hour. Dr Patel will begin with a friendly conversation to understand your concerns, goals, and how orthodontic treatment can fit into your lifestyle or schedule. This step is essential in creating a personalized treatment plan. Before your appointment, consider the following questions:
- What concerns you about your teeth’s current position?
- What changes would you like to see?
- On a scale of 1-10, how close to a perfect result do you want to be?
- Do you have preferences regarding the appearance of your braces?
- Are you working within a specific timeline or budget?
Dr Patel will then take a series of photographs, X-rays, and 3D scans to assess your teeth and bite from different angles. This will be followed by a short examination in the dental chair. These steps help gather detailed information to ensure the best possible treatment plan.
Afterward, you’ll discuss the best type of braces for you, the treatment process, and associated costs. Dr Patel will also share examples of previous cases similar to yours, allowing you to see potential results and improvements in both appearance and oral health. With 40 years of experience, he will provide an unparalleled insight into your orthodontic needs.
If you decide to move forward, we will prepare a detailed orthodontic report. This comprehensive document outlines your treatment plan and is shared with your dentist or any other relevant healthcare professionals. Your braces fitting appointments will then be scheduled according to your plan.
Thank you for choosing First Ortho—we look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a confident, healthy smile!
Our Clinic is located at 102-104 Queens Road on Buckhurst Hill.
We’re also an 8-minute walk from Buckhurst Hill Underground Station, on the Central Line, and local bus services. The clinic has both on road parking, and a carpark you are welcome to use – just call the clinic when you are outside to be let in.
If you are driving, the road is one-way, so you’ll need to start at the top to find us. Drive about 2/3 of the way down the hill and you’ll find the building on the right hand side, nestled amongst some houses. We’re on the first floor, above Chillies Pilates
Be careful – as Sat Navs can occasionally take you to the next block of buildings.
How do you feel about the shape and size of your teeth?
Most people will seek orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth that are currently out of position, but looking into the finer details of what treatment can do for you will show just how much orthodontics can achieve.
Do you feel your teeth are too small? Perhaps you have looked at them and found them to be slightly too long for your liking. These can be altered with the use of orthodontics.
At the end of treatment, some clients will opt for cosmetic bonding – in which the teeth are filed down slightly and built up again to change their shape. The final push for achieving your perfect smile.
For more information, see our page on cosmetic bonding.
How important is your time?
We understand that your time is valuable and life can be demanding, with anything from work and school to important life events. It seems we are forever caught in the traffic of time – particularly in London.
Luckily, efficiency in orthodontic treatment is one of our hallmarks and reflects our dedication to respecting your schedule and helping you achieve a confident smile without sacrificing other aspects of your life. We do this by keeping your end result in mind, designing your braces to working efficiently, finding flexible solutions, responding to queries and any emergencies in a timely manner.
Travelling to us is easy and we have flexible weekend schedules. By choosing us, we strive to create a minimal impact into your timeline and provide streamlined treatment plans with minimal appointments that align with your busy schedule without compromising your other responsibilities.
Have you ever considered teeth whitening?
Not only can FIRST Ortho change the alignment and shape of your teeth with orthodontics, but we can also give your teeth a beautiful shine.
Naturally, the dentin of a tooth is slightly yellow, but over time such things as diet and smoking can cause your teeth to stain.
We provide a tooth whitening program in which gel is applied to a special retainer and worn regularly, which will gradually restore the pearly shimmer to your teeth.
At the end of treatment, some clients will take part in this program to move even closer towards their perfect smile.
For more information, see our page on teeth whitening.
Does the appearance of a brace matter to you?
For some clients, particularly adults, the appearance of a brace is a significant factor.
Although steel braces are cost-effective and commonly used, we also provide the invisible lingual braces which are placed at the back of the teeth, as well as clear ceramic braces that are less noticeable due to their tooth-coloured brackets.
There are many other factors to consider when choosing your brace. These can include treatment time, the desired final result and the overall cost of treatment.
On a scale of 1-10, what is the end result you are looking for?
While it’s important to have a plan and strive for excellence, relentlessly pursuing “perfection” may not always be wise.
This approach can significantly impact treatment duration, require advanced or invasive procedures that may not be necessary, and increase costs. We value and respect your goals and personal perception of beauty.
Our treatment plans are customized to ensure a naturally beautiful outcome while considering your concerns and biological characteristics. We aim to provide the highest quality within the framework of your individual needs. We minimize the use of cosmetic bonding, veneers, and extensive makeovers, as these may require periodic maintenance over time. Nothing compares to the natural beauty and biological compatibility of ones own teeth.
How do you feel about your bite?
A question we ask our clients which can sometimes stump them momentarily is how they feel about their bite. You’ve probably heard the terms overbite and underbite, but what do they mean?
If someone has an overbite their front teeth drape over their lower teeth. On the other hand if someone is suffering with an underbite, their bottom teeth will sit in front of their upper teeth. Both can lead to joint and cosmetic issues.
They are not the only bite problems; a crossbite is found in those who have certain upper teeth that do not align with the lower ones. Another bite problem that someone could seek treatment for is an open bite, where a large open gap between the top and bottom front teeth can cause speech and chewing problems.
What Our Patients Say
Whilst we have treated over 33,000 patients since 1988, here are some recent testimonails.
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If you have a question or would like to book a consultation, please contact us in the best way that suits you.
Telephone
020 8518 1022
Our Practices
102-104 Queens Road
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5BS
26 Clarence Avenue
Gants Hill
Ilford, IG2 6JH
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5BS
26 Clarence Avenue
Gants Hill
Ilford, IG2 6JH
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102-104 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS
“Our practice is situated in Essex, conveniently accessible from East London via the Central Line. The Buckhurst Hill clinic is in close proximity to Brentwood, Chingford, Ilford, Loughton, Woodford, and Romford.”
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© 2023 Tilak Ortho Services Limited All rights reserved. First Ortho is a trading style of Tilak Ortho Services Limited. Registered Office: 102-104 Mountcharm House, 1st Floor 102-104 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5BS. Registered in England & Wales, Company Number 10293430.