Safe SmilesSafe Smiles is a charity campaign that gives you the very best advice about the safest and most effective way to have dental treatment. For both cosmetic and general dental treatments, always choose a registered dental professional and a licensed practice. It’s the safest way to protect your health and your smile. The campaign About the campaign Safe dentistry Adult orthodontics The basics DIY dangers What to expect at your appointments Tooth whitening The law Beutician FAQs Dental professional FAQs Dental tourism Dental tourism explained The downsides Keeping your mouth safe Sports Accessories Oral Health Foundation Home Don’t cut corners or gamble on your oral health You may have seen online companies offer orthodontic treatment at a lower cost. But many people who go down this route may find that they pay a hefty cost later on. Going down the ‘cheap and cheerful’ route and getting orthodontic treatment without a trained professional can be very dangerous. Instead of fixing the position of your teeth, you might make them worse. If you don’t see a trained professional, you also won’t know if there are any problems in your mouth that may make you unsuitable for this kind of treatment. You may also not find out about the whole range of treatments that are available to you. This could mean that you end up paying for a service that isn’t right for your individual needs. It is so important to make sure that your orthodontic treatment always involves a qualified professional. They can make sure that you are safe every step of the way and that the treatment you have is right for you. Manage Cookie Preferences