Free consult
45 min, no chargeMeet the orthodontist, talk about what you would like to change, and hear whether treatment makes sense now.
Leave with: go, wait or no need
Children, teens and adults
Braces or aligners? Let’s take a look.
Wraybrook Orthodontics starts everyone with a free consult, then maps out each step from your first scan to your last retainer check.
Braces, leftClear tray, right
The treatment journey
Five stops, from hello to retainers
You always know where you are, what comes next, and who to ask.
Records and scan
30 minA 3D mouth scan, photos and X-rays give the orthodontist what they need to plan.
Leave with: full records on file
Your plan
20 minWe walk through the options on screen, how long each may take, and what it costs.
Leave with: a written plan and quote
Active treatment
A visit every 6 to 12 weeksBraces go on or aligners start. Regular visits to adjust, check and hand over what comes next.
Leave with: your next date booked
Retainers
Long termRetainers are worn after active treatment. We review them with you over the first year.
Leave with: retainers and a review plan
Who we see
Three different starting points
The questions change with age, so the first conversation does too.
Your child
Many orthodontists like a first look at around age 7, while baby and adult teeth are both there. Often the answer is to wait, and we will say so.
- Questions we hear
- Is it too early?
- Will any teeth need to come out?
- Do you talk to our family dentist?
You, at school
Early and after-school visits, and help working treatment around sports, music and exams. Parents are welcome, and so is coming on your own.
New elastic colors each visit
- Questions we hear
- Can I still play my instrument?
- What can’t I eat with braces?
- Can I choose my colors?
You, at any stage
A first orthodontic visit, or teeth that moved after braces years ago. We check with your dentist that gums and dental work are ready first.
- Questions we hear
- Am I too old for this?
- Will people notice at work?
- What about crowns and bridges?
Compare
Braces and clear aligners, side by side
Braces | Clear aligners | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Small brackets on the teeth, joined by a wire. Metal or tooth-colored, with colored elastics if you like. | Thin clear trays that fit over the teeth. Small tooth-colored attachments are sometimes added. |
| Removable or not | Fixed. They stay on until the orthodontist takes them off. | Removable. Out to eat and brush, then back in for most of the day. |
| Cleaning | Brushing around brackets and flossing under the wire. We show you how and give you a small brush kit. | Brushing and flossing as usual, plus cleaning the trays the way we show you. |
| Visits | An adjustment visit about every 6 to 10 weeks. | A check about every 8 to 12 weeks. You change trays at home between visits. |
| Typical uses | Used across a wide range of bites, and often for children and teens. | Often used for teens and adults who can keep trays in as planned. Not every bite suits them. |
Which one suits a bite is a clinical decision. The orthodontist will talk through both at your consult.
The first consultation
What 45 free minutes includes
- 0 minHello and your goalsWhat you would like to change, and any dental history.
- 10 minA look at teeth and biteThe orthodontist checks your teeth, bite and jaw.
- 25 minOptions and rough timingBraces, aligners, or waiting, in plain words.
- 40 minQuestions and next stepsNo pressure to decide on the day.
How long it usually takes
General ranges, not a promise
Early treatment for younger children6 to 12 months
Braces12 to 30 months
Clear aligners6 to 24 months
RetainersAfter active treatment, long term
012 months24 months36 months
Every mouth is different. The orthodontist confirms your plan and timing at consultation.
| Sample payment plans | Braces | Clear aligners |
|---|---|---|
| Sample fee | $4,800 | $5,400 |
| Start payment | $600 | $600 |
| 12 months | $350 / mo | $400 / mo |
| 24 months | $175 / mo | $200 / mo |
| 30 months | $140 / mo | $160 / mo |
Sample figures only. Your written quote follows your records visit.
Costs and payment plans
Spread it out, month by month
- All planned visits during active treatment
- Repairs for loose brackets or wires
- One set of retainers
- Retainer reviews for the first year
- No interest on in-house plans
Loose wire or bracket?
It happens. Here’s who to call
Call (555) 013-3070. We will tell you whether it can wait for your next visit or needs a repair slot, often the same week.
Leave a message or send a photo through the patient portal. We reply the next working morning.
Anything that feels life threatening or cannot wait: in an emergency, call your local emergency number.
Your orthodontist
Dr Hana Tellwright
Orthodontist, sees every patient at each stage
Hana plans every treatment herself. Her patients range from first-look seven year olds to adults coming back after braces years ago.
- Dental degree and general practice experience
- Specialist training in orthodontics
- Further training in growing children’s bites
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Mon to Thu 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, first Saturday of each month.