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Why An Orthodontic Specialist? Meet Dr. Orton-Gibbs, The Specialist Orthodontist

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:34:18 +0000

To be put simply - because your smile deserves the best!

Here at Walpole we understand our patients, their needs, their goals and their smiles. Our orthodontic practice here in Surbiton is headed by Dr. Sharon Orton-Gibbs a specialist orthodontist who took over the practice back in 1995. Sharon's dad - Harry Orton who was also an Orthodontist headed the practice before Sharon became lead orthodontist and for a few years they had the opportunity to work together side by side.

Sharon has pioneered the introduction of new orthodontic technologies into the UK industry and has helped introduce the AcceleDent fast-track orthodontic, since using it with excellent success on many patients. There are many dental practitioners out there who sometimes lack the expertise in attaining the best results for their patients and we accept many referrals from dentists when it comes to specialist cases. As Dr. Orton-Gibbs is a specialist orthodontist it gives you the peace of mind that you get the highest standard of treatment here at Walpole in Surrey. If you would like to find out more about Dr. Orton-Gibbs please view the video below:

Why choose braces?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:34:31 +0000

Braces and orthodontics at Walpole!

Most people have an idea as to whether they need orthodontic treatment, they may be embarrassed about their smile or have wanted to correct crooked teeth for some time. Braces can often be a quick and cost-effective remedy for a crooked or mis-aligned smile.

If you think it might be braces that you need then please read through the run-down below, then contact our Surrey orthodontic practice and ask speak to a member of the team.

Why choose Braces?

Braces can help with a variety of problems including crooked, bent, twisted and mis-aligned teeth. The main reason orthodontists use braces for their patients is to hold teeth into an aligned position for a corrected smile. Overtime the braces will align the teeth into the correct position, giving the wearer straighter teeth and a brand new smile in a matter of months.

Types of braces

Invisalign braces

Invisalign invisible braces have many advantages. They are made from a clear plastic material, making them much more comfortable than conventional braces as you can take the aligner out when you’re eating or cleaning your teeth. They are almost invisible to the naked eye, making them a more attractive option for people looking for discrete orthodontics.

Coloured Braces

Coloured braces are available here at Walpole. This can often be a choice for younger people who enjoy having brightly coloured braces in their favourite colours, making a trip to the orthodontist that little bit more special.

If you think we can help, the likeliness is that we’d love to. For more information on braces and Invisalign, please call Walpole – The Specialist Orthodontist today on 020 8390 1839 or alternatively use our on-line contact form by clicking here.

Myleene Klass and her brace treatment

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:41:44 +0000

Did you know that Myleene Klass has had lingual brace treatment?

Myleene Klass went public about her lingual brace treatment back in 2010 whilst she was presenting on the ITV daytime show This Morning. Myleene’s smile still continues to grace the nation but who would have thought that prior to this she had been wearing lingual braces for 5 months?Unlike conventional orthodontic braces - inside lingual braces are completely invisible as they are not visible or attached to the front of the teeth. They are suitable for adults and children alike as they can help align buck teeth and close gaps with the ability to fix anything from minor to major irregularities in tooth alignment. Many celebrities from fashion designers such as Sadie Frost to TV presenters like Steve Jones have benefited by having their teeth straightened by lingual orthodontics and braces.

Here at Walpole – The Specialist Orthodontist we can offer you alloy lingual braces to suit your specific treatment goals. Our surrey based clinic has treated numerous patients using lingual braces and orthodontics and they are the discrete option that really benefits those who are otherwise too conscious and apprehensive about orthodontic treatment. Having braces and undergoing orthodontic treatment doesn't necessarily mean you have to have bulky braces or as they are sometimes referred to as “train tracks” and more recently "ugly betties".We can help.

Orthodontics as an area now offers patients various products and technologies to ensure that whilst undergoing orthodontic treatment, discrete and near invisible options are available to you so that you can maintain your confidence right up until then end of treatment. If you would like to find out more, our treatment coordinator Barbara would be more than happy to help, just give us a call or send us an email using our contact form.

The vibrating shield that fixes your teeth

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:29:31 +0000

Walpole - The Orthodontic Specialists are in the news again! We had the amazing opportunity to be featured in the Daily Express' "your health" section. The article highlights the benefits of using the AcceleDent system with correct orthodontic treatment. At Walpole we specialise in reducing the treatment time of orthodontic cases. Led by specialist orthodontist Sharon Orton-Gibbs, we were one of the first orthodontic practices in the UK to use the hi-tech AcceleDent orthodontic device and have used it in many orthodontic cases to supplement patient’s treatment programmes.

Read the article "The vibrating shield that fixes your teeth".

Invisalign at Walpole in Surrey

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:15:56 +0000

Invisalign vs. traditional fixed-braces

A genuine smile is very important, at Walpole we can make that happen, one way to achieve the perfect smile is by straightening teeth that have otherwise become crooked. However some people find that traditional metal braces can be embarrassing. One way to attain the perfect smile and have straight teeth without being anxious about the sight of bulky braces during treatment is to use the Invisalign system.

Invisalign can help with a vast variety of orthodontic problems and play a big part in correction. Usual orthodontic issues such as, crooked, bent, twisted or overcrowded teeth can be fixed. Once more, something that makes Invisalign unique is that all this can be done without affecting your personal appearance to the degree where the wearer feels uncomfortable with their orthodontic appliance.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a new technique that allows you to straighten your teeth and improve your smile without affecting your confidence, this is possible due to the fact Invisalign is almost invisible and almost no-one can tell you’re wearing Invisalign, so you can socialise, eat and drink as normal. As Invisalign is a unique material and unlike traditional braces - not metal, it is more hygienic as it can be washed very easily.

The main differences

Clear and invisible, Invisalign offers a clear and clean solution where as fixed braces are often very noticeable. Flossing with traditional braces can be almost impossible as the metal wire and frames prevents you from flossing all the way up-to your gums, with Invisalign this isn’t the case. Our team of specialists can discuss the benefits of Invisalign and ensure that you have the correct orthodontics treatment. To find out more about Invisalign and how it can help you, please call Walpole today - 020 8390 1839.

Invisalign, Simpli5 and other "near invisible" systems

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:17:25 +0000

Demand for invisible and near invisible braces amongst adult patients remains high. We offer Invisalign and other near invisible braces as well as the Incognito lingual system. As a trend we are seeing an increasing number of patients that are looking for these treatments by brand. However it is extremely important to educate patients in these discrete systems and there are many benefits to using these as part of a correct orthodontic treatment program. For more information on how we could offer these systems please feel free to contact us; we would be happy to discuss any borderline Invisalign cases and advise you further. If you have any concerns we would always be happy to see your patients and discuss options face-to-face.

A word from Dr Orton-Gibbs

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:16:35 +0000

Having presented my AcceleDent findings to my colleagues at the British Orthodontic Conference back in September last year I also had the opportunity to discuss my clinical experience at the French Orthodontic Conference in Paris which took place last November; and more recently in front of colleagues at the Croydon Orthodontic Study Group.

I am also excited to have had an abstract accepted for the European Orthodontic Society and I will be presenting again on AcceleDent at the conference due to take place this June in Spain.

Safely speeding up treatment with AcceleDent

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:02:05 +0000

Since introducing the AcceleDent system into the practice back in November 2010 we have now successfully used this device on over 80 patients. We all know that the time to complete comprehensive orthodontic treatment can be off-putting to some. By using the AcceleDent appliance it means that your patients can get the results they deserve with a reduction in the length of their treatment time. Our experience has been generally positive and Sharon’s research shows that predicted treatment times are generally reduced by between 32% and 38%. The most recent patient testimonial regarding AcceleDent can be seen on our YouTube channel.

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Walpole appoints new manager

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:01:08 +0000

We are extremely pleased to announce that we have appointed Karim Grant-Riach as our new practice manager. Karim has a strong background in patient care and we are sure that with her she brings the skills and experience needed to further improve our quality of service. It is likely that Karim will be contacting you in the near future but in the meantime if you have any questions then please give us a call or contact her directly using karim@myorthodontist.co.uk .

95% excellence rate for Walpole

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:57:44 +0000

Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions – Ken Blanchard

Patient feedback has long since been extremely important to us here at Walpole, it helps us to improve our services and ensure that our patients are happy with the treatment they have received. We have had a major emphasis on patient feedback long before the Quality Care Commission required us to do so via a patient satisfaction survey.
The high standards we set ourselves and the incremental improvements we make along the way ensure that we, as a team, are at the top of our game. More importantly we ensure that our patients’ journey through our practice is a pleasant one – one which is often life changing. Providing great results in an immaculate and professional environment is our chief target.

In the last quarter we achieved a 95% excellence rate by our patients and the vast majority say they would recommend us to their friends and family. These figures speak for themselves and indicate that those patients you refer to us will be treated with the respect and integrity.

Acceledent in the News - Walpole Surrey

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:25:48 +0000

Acceledent - The Fast Track to Straight Teeth

Acceledent is a revolutionary technology, essentially it allows our patients here at Walpole in Surrey to reduce their treatment time by up to 30%. We were one of only a few UK orthodontic practices to use this device since its introduction into the UK orthodontic industry back in 2010. Many patients from across the UK have been benefiting from a reduction in orthodontic treatment time thanks to Acceledent; couple this technology with specialist expertise and correct orthodontic treatment, and you can be closer than ever to the smile you deserve. We have successfully used this technology for over 80 orthodontic cases and to further strengthen this case you can see it promoted in the news article below.

For more information on Acceledent please click here.

Orthodontic Braces at Walpole in Surbiton - Another Happy Patient

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:21:51 +0000

Another happy orthodontic patient - Emma talks about her orthodontic treatment at Walpole, Surrey

Crooked or misaligned protruding teeth can really keep some people up at night. Wanting to change the appearance of your smile can sometimes seem like and arduous task and it is often associated with bulky braces and long treatment time. Even though this can sometimes be true of some orthodontic treatments, here at Walpole - The Orthodontic Specialists we have treatment technologies that allow our patients to:

Reduce treatment time by up to 30%
Wear invisible/discrete braces during the course the treatment

In actual fact we were the first independent practice in the UK to use the Invisalign invisible brace system and one of the first chosen practices to use the Acceledent system, our reputation and expertise really pays dividends to our patients, if you are after a specialist then look no further. At Walpole we don’t just fit braces to teeth but we design the perfect smiles for individuals.

Furthermore a professional and friendly service can really make treatment a breeze and for most, we hope - a pleasure. There really isn’t any other experience like finishing your orthodontic treatment and facing your new smile for the first time, but don’t just take our word for it - see what Emma had to say in the YouTube video below.

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Based in Surbiton in Surrey, Walpole offer their orthodontic treatments to patients in the area and we have used braces to treat many orthodontic patients over the eyars. If you would like to know more about our orthodontists and indeed our practice then please get in touch, we would be more than happy to meet and advise you.

Straightening your teeth at our leading Surrey orthodontic practice

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:36:20 +0000

Most people if asked, "what would you change about yourself" tend to focus on the face area and more often than not, their insecurities lie in their smiles. To be more specific it’s the teeth behind a smile that are the root cause of peoples’ frustration. The good news is that crooked teeth can be straightened using cutting-edge orthodontic treatments. Here at Walpole we can ensure that your woes and anxieties regarding your smile can be a thing of the past. We are a specialist Orthodontic practice that focus on designing new smiles by straightening your teeth and, because we are specialists, you know you are in safe hands.

There is a certain art to straightening teeth and, even though there is much science behind it, our personal service and treatment programmes ensure that our patients get the smile they have always dreamed of and one that fits with their facial aesthetics and symmetry. Using non-evasive techniques to straighten teeth we can get you results up to 30% faster than conventional orthodontic treatment. Our Surrey orthodontic practice has helped many patients over the years in achieving their unique smiles. Don’t just take our word for it though, please have a read through the testimonials on our website. Our friendly staff are always here to answer your questions and you really could be only a phone call or email away from achieving the smile you deserve.

Holly Willoughby - 6 Month Smile Orthodontic Treatment

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:36:16 +0000

Holly Willoughby is reaping the benefits of her new smile since having completed her treatment back in 2011. Holly holds a primetime TV spot on This Morning; a much-loved show watched by a huge audience on a daily basis. Being in the public eye tends to command that those in limelight to look their best at all times. We know from experience that making the decision to undergo orthodontic treatment in later life, particularly when your job or career requires it, can be a daunting thought. Especially when most automatically think that this involves wearing bulky braces. However, having a specialist guide you through the treatment can be a much smoother experience than going directly to a dentist who has only a couple of days experience working with "six month smiles". At our orthodontic practice in Surbiton we can offer the same quality of treatment as enjoyed by Holly Willoughby - giving our patients the same opportunity to have the smile they always dreamed off using discrete systems that ensure near invisibility.

What are 6 month smiles?

Six month smiles are the proprietary term for a range of treatments which get results in a much shorter time period than most other treatments. They tend to be fixed braces stuck to the front top or bottom teeth to line these up. Visiting a specialist however ensures that you have the best possible treatment available and are given the correct advice. Good orthodontic practice ensures that teeth don’t relapse once they have been straightened and an initial investment has been made.

Barbara, our treatment coordinator at Walpole, will be able to best deal with your request and advise further. For more information please get in touch with us by using our contact form – alternatively please call us on 020 8390 1839.

Inman Aligner - The near Invisible Brace Solution

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:07:15 +0000

The Inman Aligner can be the complete solution for those of you who are worried about the appearance of your teeth, and ultimately the way your smile looks whilst wearing braces. Using our brace technologies and the Inman Aligner technology you can have fantastic results in next to no time. They are a great alternative to traditional dental braces and reduce the need for other more cosmetic techniques such as veneers. A short-term solution to something that is often a long-term issue for some can really be a life-changing experience, and our specialist orthodontic practice here in Surbiton can advise and help you to achieve your goal. All patient cases at Walpole are different and our treatment programmes are unique to your needs. In some cases other treatments might better suit however if you are looking for orthodontic treatment that encompasses the above then here are a few quick points to round-up the benefits of the Inman Aligner:

A great alternative to fully invisible braces
One initial application need
Faster results than traditional braces
Completely removable for eating and oral hygiene

Want to know more or ready to book your first appointment? Get in touch with a member of our friendly team today and start your journey towards the smile you have always wanted!

Bieber boasts clear braces - Invisalign brace solutions here in Surrey

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:33 +0000

Last February Justin Bieber was seen boasting Invisalign clear braces on the red carpet. Invisalign braces or clear retainers are a discrete option for the fashion conscious teenager. It can sometimes be slightly daunting to undergo orthodontic treatment and it is a common misconception that you will have the "brace face" or a mouth full of metal! Things have really moved on in orthodontics and you really can have invisible treatment nowadays, the only person who will know that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment is you!

Invisalign is a clear plastic retainer than is specifically manufactured and molded every few weeks by our team. Your new aligner replaces the one previously worn. Using this process your teeth can gradually move into position over the course of the orthodontic treatment. So, because they are manufactured with exact precision and barely visible to the eye they really are the perfect alternative to traditional braces.

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Invisalign clear braces are only one of number of discrete and near invisible brace treatments that we offer, for more information please contact our Surrey orthodontic practice using our online contact form. Or just give us a call and we will be happy to arrange an appointment for you and discuss your options and treatments further.

New Year. New Smile. New You!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:44:53 +0000

For many people seeking orthodontic treatment one of the most common questions and fears is the aesthetic nature of traditional braces. On first impression the second most looked at area of the face after the eyes is the teeth and even though great orthodontic treatment is always worth the treatment time, patients can be wary that they might end up looking like Ugly Betty.

With the innovative orthodontic treatments on the market today this is no longer the case for people seeking orthodontic treatment. Here at Walpole we offer all of our patients a brace technology known as Lingual Braces (Inside braces). This discrete brace technology allows the brace itself to be hidden behind the teeth and on the inside of the mouth allowing for the unsightliness of traditional braces to no longer be a problem for a patient.

This type of realignment brace gets results just as fast as the more traditional braces, as the same amount of pressure and support can be applied to the process yet the brace remains completely hidden. No one else will know that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment aside from yourself. With the expertise of our specialist team headed up by Dr Sharon Orton-Gibbs you know that you are in the best possible hands. We pride ourselves on the fact that our patients are kept completely informed at every step of the way. Want to know more? See what our patients had to say about their treatment with us as at our Surbiton based orthodontic practice.

Happy New Year from Walpole - New smile for 2012?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:35:07 +0000

New smile for 2012? We can help using our innovative orthodontic treatments.

So it appears that 2012 is now upon us and after the Christmas slog there is no better time to start thinking about your New Year's resolutions than in January. Aside from the obvious "eat less and do more exercise" it might just be that 2012 is the year for you to get the smile you have always dreamed of. Here at Walpole our Surrey based orthodontic practice can help you get the results you have always wanted using our specialist treatments.

Invisible and fast-track treatments and technologies can be applied to your specialist treatment program so that you can get amazing results in a shorter space of time. You really can have a celebrity smile in next to no time at all. Investing in your smile can make you feel great and look even better, see what Heather had to say about her treatment which was completed in just 8 months.

Whether you are an adult, a teen or a child our non-invasive techniques give you a natural smile that you can be proud of. For more information just give us a call and a member of our team will be happy to book you in.

Teeth Straightening - Kate Middleton chooses discreet hidden orthodontic treatment

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:50:40 +0000

It is a smile that already has and will in-fact charm millions for years to come. Appearing in the Telegraph today an article exposes the methods used in Kate's smile treatment. An extremely interesting read with regard to aesthetics and the notions of teeth being far too perfect. Dr Fillion states that "Teeth that look like piano keys are not good, so we try to give back some details, maybe a space we don’t close, or a shorter incisor". While we find this to be true to a degree the "harmonious symmetry" he speaks of should be a product of great orthodontics and not due to invasive treatment to the teeth. Here at Walpole we offer the same braces used to give Kate her winning smile. We get great results for our patients using treatments such as Incognito (lingual braces)and Invisalign - both of which are near invisible giving the wearer the confidence they seek whilst undergoing treatment, this is extremely popular amongst older teens and adults. For more info on our Surrey practice please give us a call or get in touch using one of our contact forms.

Invisible solutions for teeth alignment at Walpole, Surrey

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:17:33 +0000

Discreet brace solutions for adults and children alike

Walpole has fantastic solutions for those looking to improve their smile, confidence and jaw line. Aligning your teeth with orthodontic treatment is well worth the time wearing braces. We achieve great results for our patients and ensure everyone finishes their treatment with and leaves us wiht a beaming new smile.

We often get asked by our patients if we can provide dental technologies wereby the brace itself is actually hidden. The answer of course is yes. We can provide people with orthodontic solutions where the only person that knows you are undergoing treatment is actually only you. Using hidden brace technologies, treatment is discrete as the brace in often fitted on the inside of teeth. Using technologies such as Invisalign, Clearstep and Simpli 5 we can offer a near invisible solution for our patients, this is a very popular treatment amongst teenagers, Tom Cruise used this treatment when he was in his late 40's so if it's good enough for movie star its definitely a fantastic choice for the discerning teenager. See Annie's testimonial below:

For more info just get in touch.