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Fixed braces

Serving patients throughout Hest Bank, Morecambe and Lancaster

Fixed braces have been a popular straightening teeth solution for decades because of their effective and predictable results. Whilst they are suitable for treating simple cases, for some complex orthodontic problems there’s still no competition for traditional fixed braces.

What’s involved?

With a fixed solution, our teeth straightening dentist, Stuart Johnson or Sofia Dias will carefully bond brackets to your teeth, before joining them together with a wire which gradually aligns your teeth into a straighter position. You’ll need to see Stuart or Sofia every 6 to 8 weeks to change your wire and check on progress.

Treatment times vary depending on your individual alignment needs. For simple cases this could be just a few months, but for more complex movements, it usually takes between 12 months and two years to achieve your beautiful new smile. Stuart or Sofia will give you an idea of how long your teeth straightening treatment may take during your initial consultation.

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Bold or discreet… your fixed braces options:

Metal braces and wires

The classic, most recognisable brace. Following recent advances in technology, our fixed metal braces at Hest Bank Dental Care now use low profile brackets and wires for added comfort.

Clear braces

Often referred to as ceramic braces, tooth coloured braces or invisible braces, our clear braces at Hest Bank Dental Care use clear brackets and tooth coloured wires for added discretion. They get the same great results as conventional metal braces – but they’re much harder to spot.

3 simple steps to a beautifully aligned smile:

  1. Consultation and planning
    After an initial consultation Stuart or Sofia will take photos, X-rays and digital scans, or a dental impression, of your teeth. These records will take precise measurements to make your personal brackets and wires.
  2. Transformation
    Once your brackets and wires are ready, Stuart or Sofia will fit them ensuring they are comfortable, so you can begin your straightening journey.

    You’ll need to return to see Stuart or Sofia every 6 to 8 weeks to check on your progress and change your wire, to slowly guide your teeth into position.
  3. Retaining your new smile
    Once your new smile is achieved, you’ll need to wear a retainer to ensure your teeth remain beautifully aligned. Retainers can either be removable clear trays, similar to a mouth guard, or a fixed retainer which are discreetly attached to the back of the teeth for continual support.

If you are looking for fixed braces or clear braces in Hest Bank, Morecambe and Lancaster and want to know more about your options, get in touch to arrange a consultation at Hest Bank Dental Care.

State of the art 3D digital scanner

We use the latest technology to produce a 3D image of your teeth in just minutes, without the long wait and discomfort that conventional scanning methods bring. 

At the end of your scan, your dentist will demonstrate a high resolution, interactive digital model of your mouth to discuss your best course of treatment.  

Digital design is the ultimate in personalised treatment for natural-looking, beautiful smiles.

Meet the team

Stuart Johnson

Dentist

GDC NO. 79487

Sofia Dias

Dentist

GDC NO. 145395

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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hest Bank Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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2153 Reviews

5.0

30th April 2025

Friendly, thorough, professional staff, clean premises. Can never fault any of them, which is why I use them.

27th April 2025

. The atmosphere within the surgery is friendly and all the staff seem to work together so well as a team thus ensuring a much more relaxed patient experience. The staff are also professional and knowledgeable.

27th April 2025

Brilliant service

26th April 2025

I am fortunate to be under the care of a highly skilled professional in whom I have complete confidence

26th April 2025

Lovely staff and welcoming. Didn't wait long for my appointments with dentist and hygienist.Both put me at ease and told me what they were doing. Dentist gave me options on some further treatment.

26th April 2025

The staff all make you feel comfortable and happy before any work commences, the customer is always the first thought

25th April 2025

Stewart is a fabulous dentist and the rest of the team are brilliant too

25th April 2025

Everyone extremely pleasant, and all listened to my comments.

25th April 2025

Staff are lovely, the practice is always clean and welcoming

24th April 2025

Friendly staff dentist puts you at ease

24th April 2025

I had no problems with the hygienist at all, he introduced himself, explained exactly what he was going to do.

23rd April 2025

I am always confident that they have an excellent level of skill which means that my teeth are receiving the best possible care. I was not always confident of that with previous dentists.Everything about their service could not be better.

23rd April 2025

The staff are great and actually make a trip to the dentist enjoyable or as enjoyable as possible

23rd April 2025

Brilliant, professional but friendly staff who listened to queries and provided comprehensive answers. The best dentists I have ever used. You even get to have a laugh :)

23rd April 2025

Experienced friendly staff, every thing went wctly as planned.

16th April 2025

The receptionist Leah was really professional but also very friendly. Jake my hygienist was fantastic very informative and did a great job. The dental nurse was very friendly also. Very happy with all the staff interactions I had at my appointment.

16th April 2025

I have always been completely satisfied with my treatment at Hest Bank . The staff are pleasant and friendly but still very professional. The cleanliness everywhere is second to none

15th April 2025

After losing a filling I rang and was given an appointment for the next day. I waited less than 5 mins before being seen and the dentist was very friendly and put me at ease. My filling was repaired very quickly so I was on my way home in about 30 mins. The dental nurse was very friendly and helpful too.

13th April 2025

Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff

13th April 2025

An enjoyable experience. Nice people and most importantly, brilliant at their jobs.

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