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Early orthodontic treatment for children in Hammersmith
Most parents assume orthodontics is something that happens at thirteen, once all the adult teeth are through. By then, some of the most useful opportunities have already passed.
from age 8 Book an assessment
Why we assess children from the age of 8
From around the age of 8 we can see how a child’s jaw and bite are developing while they are still growing. That is the point of an early assessment. Not to put a brace on an eight-year-old, but to know what is coming.
Certain growth issues are far easier to guide while a child is still growing than to correct once they have stopped. Spotting them early can mean simpler treatment later, occasionally none at all, and in some cases it avoids more complicated or invasive treatment altogether.
Most children we see at this age walk out with nothing more than a plan and a date to come back. That is a good outcome, not a wasted appointment.
What interceptive treatment involves
Interceptive treatment means stepping in early, while growth is still on your side, rather than waiting and dealing with a bigger problem later. What that looks like depends entirely on the child.
Because Dr Kyi is a specialist orthodontist, she is not limited to one approach. Depending on what your child needs, that might mean an appliance to guide the way the jaws are developing, creating space so adult teeth come through where they should, a partial brace on a few teeth rather than a full one, or clear aligners designed for growing mouths. Often it means no appliance at all for now, just monitoring at the right intervals.
Where aligners are the right answer, that usually means Invisalign First for younger children or Invisalign Teen once they are older.
Signs worth
getting looked at
None of these mean treatment is definitely needed. All of them are worth an assessment, because the answer is often reassurance.
Teeth that are crowded, or adult teeth coming through in the wrong place
A bite that does not meet properly, or jaws that look out of step with each other
Thumb sucking that has carried on past the early years
Difficulty biting or chewing, or breathing through the mouth rather than the nose
Baby teeth lost much earlier or much later than their friends
Your specialist in Hammersmith
Dr Chaw-Su Kyi is an Accredited Specialist in Orthodontics, listed on the GDC specialist register, and has spent her entire career in orthodontics - including years at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospital. She was named Specialist Orthodontist of the Year for South East England in 2025.
That matters most with children. Growing jaws are not small adult jaws, and knowing when to act and when to wait is the part that takes years of training to get right.
What happens,
step by step
Booking
Book online or leave your details and we will call you back to find a time that suits the school run.
Before you arrive
We send a short video tour of the practice by WhatsApp, so your child has already seen the place before they walk in.
The assessment
An hour with Dr Kyi, including an iTero Lumina 3D scan with no moulds, clinical photographs, and x-rays only where they are clinically needed.
Your plan
What she has found, explained on screen so you can both see it, with a written plan and inclusive fees. Then a Zoom follow-up with Laura, our treatment coordinator, within 48 hours.
Starting, or waiting
If the timing is right, treatment begins. If it is not, we keep an eye on your child and tell you when it is.
Fees and
finance
Every quote is all-inclusive. One agreed price covers the scans, every appointment, retainers at the end of active treatment, and 12 months of supervised care afterwards. No hidden costs and no surprise invoices halfway through.
Fees for interceptive treatment depend on what your child needs, so they are quoted in writing after the assessment, before you commit to anything.
All-inclusive pricing
Scans, every appointment, retainers and 12 months of supervised care, in one agreed price.
Interest-free finance
For larger treatment costs we offer 0% interest-free finance over 12 months through Tabeo, subject to status.
Child consultation
A specialist consultation for a child is £95. You can see all of our fees here.
Questions parents
ask us in Hammersmith
Is 8 not too young?+
Too young to start treatment, usually. Not too young to look. The assessment is about timing, and most children at this age need nothing except for us to keep an eye on them.
What if we just wait?+
For many children, waiting is exactly the right call and we will say so. For a smaller number, waiting turns something straightforward into something that needs longer or more involved treatment to correct. The assessment tells you which of those your child is.
Does my child need a referral from our dentist?+
No. You can book directly with us. If your dentist would rather refer, they can use our referral form for dentists.
Will my child definitely need braces later?+
Not necessarily, and early treatment sometimes reduces what is needed later. Where we expect a second phase, we will tell you upfront so you can plan for it.
What does the assessment cost?+
A specialist consultation for a child is £95. That is a full hour with Dr Kyi including a 3D scan and photographs, and you leave with a written plan and full costs whether or not you go ahead.
Visit us in
Hammersmith
89 Hammersmith Grove, London W6 0NQ. Five minutes from The Godolphin & Latymer School, eight minutes from Hammersmith station, with free off-street parking - here is how to find us. Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00.
The Studio
89 Hammersmith Grove,
London W6 0NQ
5 mins from The Godolphin & Latymer School
8 mins from Hammersmith station
Free off-street parking
