Choosing Dentalign

I was referred to Dentalign by my NHS dentist but I almost ended up being treated by another company. I think it’s probably better that they remain nameless but we’ll call them the almost-orthodontist :-)

When I first started thinking that I wanted braces I didn’t even consider mentioning it to my dentist. I assumed that as I’m an adult and it was a cosmetic treatment that my NHS dentist wouldn’t really be able to help. So I did my own research online and came across a local company that I liked the look of. I actually got as far as having moulds and photos taken when it’s started to unravel. The orthodontist had spotted two ‘fillings’ that he wanted me to have sorted before I could have the braces fitted. While I agree that your teeth should be in good condition before you get your braces the problem started when he shared the costs.

Almost-orthodontist wanted in excess of £100 per tooth for the fillings so I confirmed that I’d go back to my NHS dentists and ask him to carry out the work. However having checked my teeth, my NHS dentist (politely) refused to do the work as the ‘fillings’ were simply marks on my teeth. Hence I was in a catch 22 situation. The almost orthodontist wouldn’t fit my braces without the fillings but NHS dentist claimed no work was needed. I couldn’t justify spending over £200 and more importantly didn’t want to if an experienced dentist didn’t think it was necessary.

Perhaps I overreacted but it left me with a bad taste in my mouth (if you’ll excuse the pun!) so I decide to abandon the almost-orthodontist. Whilst my dentist was examining my teeth he’d mentioned that he could refer me to another local orthodontist – Dentalign and I booked in for a consultation later this week. I’ll share that experience in my next post :-)