Orthodontic Treatments For Every Age

At Ortho Co, we specialise in how to move teeth and guide jaw growth safely, predictably, and efficiently.

Dr Doreen and Dr Safa are specialist orthodontists with advanced training in modern technology and biologically sound orthodontics. As mothers themselves, they understand the practical realities families face — from school routines and comfort concerns to long-term health decisions — and use this perspective to plan treatment that is not only effective, but also thoughtful, realistic, and age-appropriate.

With this experience and insight, it allows us to select the most suitable tool for you, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

When we treatment plan, we always ask ourselves three important questions:

Our Core Service

Explore the treatments we offer to support your smile at every age.

Braces

Traditional and modern braces options tailored to your unique orthodontic needs.

Clear Aligners

Discreet, removable aligners for a virtually invisible path to straighter teeth.

Lingual Braces

Hidden behind the teeth for a truly invisible treatment experience.

Retainers

Custom retainers to maintain your smile and preserve your treatment outcomes.

Jaw Surgery

Orthognathic surgery for complex jaw alignment and bite correction cases.

Orthodontic Option for Children

These appliances are most effective while a child is still growing and their jaws are developing.

Palatal Expanders

These appliances are most effective while a child is still growing and their jaws are developing.

Benefits

Creates space for erupting teeth
Corrects crossbites early
Supports healthy
jaw development
Simple and effective when timed correctly

Considerations

Fixed appliance
Temporary speech changes
Requires careful cleaning

Twin Block

Removable functional two-piece plates designed to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw in growing patients.

Benefits

Well-researched and widely used
Can significantly improve jaw relationships
Removable for eating and cleaning

Considerations

Success depends heavily on wear time
Bulky initially
Requires motivation and parental support

Biobloc

A removable plate focused on guiding jaw growth, facial development, and airway support in selected children.

Twin Block and Biobloc appliances are removable devices aimed at expanding the jaw in a slow gentle way and may also help with guiding jaw posture, airway development, and facial growth in selected children with bite discrepancies.

Benefits

Focus on facial growth and airway health
Removable and adjustable
Supports early intervention philosophy
Easier to brush teeth (as it is removable)
Gentler approach

Considerations

High compliance required
Can get misplaced
Best suited to selected growth cases

Reverse Pull Headgear

Used in young patients to guide upper jaw growth forward in certain underbite (Class III) patterns.

Benefits

Can modify jaw growth at the right age
May reduce the need for jaw surgery later
Most effective when started early

Considerations

Requires consistent wear outside school hours (15-18 hours)
Visible appliance when worn
Timing is critical for success

BAMP

BAMP is an advanced orthodontic technique used in growing children and adolescents to guide jaw growth using small bone anchors rather than external headgear.

It is most commonly used for Class III (underbite) correction and selected complex bite problems during growth.

Benefits

Highly effective for jaw correction during growth
No visible external headgear
Works continuously once in place
Can reduce or avoid the need for future jaw surgery
More predictable skeletal effects than removable appliances

Considerations

Requires placement of small temporary bone anchors
Minor surgical procedure under local or general anaesthetic
Not suitable for all patients or growth stages
Requires excellent oral hygiene and follow-up care

Orthodontic Option for Adolescents

These options are commonly used during the teenage years when some growth remains, but full tooth alignment is also required.

Herbst Appliance

A fixed jaw-correcting appliance that works continuously to improve jaw alignment during growth. This can be combined with braces or clear aligners after functional appliance therapy to align the teeth.

Palatal Expansion (Teen Phase)

Expansion may still be possible in early adolescents, sometimes combined with braces or aligners for comprehensive treatment.

BiteSync Clear Aligners

Clear aligners combined with bite correction mechanics, suitable for motivated teens.

LightForce Braces

Highly customised fixed braces designed with 3D printing technology for efficient, precise tooth movement in complex cases.

Orthodontic Option for Adults

These treatments focus on tooth movement and jaw correction without relying on growth.

MARPE

Miniscrew-Assisted Palatal Expansion — a modern expansion option for older teens and adults when growth has finished.

Clear Aligners (Adult Treatment)

Discreet aligner treatment designed to straighten teeth and improve bite for adult lifestyles.

LightForce Braces for Adults

Custom fixed braces offering excellent control for complex adult orthodontic cases.

TADs - Temporary Anchorage Devices

TADs are small, temporary titanium screws used to provide extra support during orthodontic treatment. They allow teeth to be moved more precisely and efficiently, without relying on other teeth for anchorage.

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Our Results

Don’t just take our word for it – see our before and after orthodontic transformations.

*These photos are of actual Ortho Co patients, shown with consent. Individual clinical conditions influence treatment outcomes, and results will differ between patients