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Orthodontics in Hythe.

Straighter teeth without a mouth full of metal. We use discreet, removable clear aligners that fit around your life, planned and fitted by a dentist who works only in orthodontics.
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What We Do

Our Orthodontic Treatments

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Clear Aligners

A set of clear, removable aligners that gently move your teeth into place. Discreet enough that most people will not notice, and you take them out to eat, brush and clean.
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Retainers

Once your teeth are straight, a retainer keeps them there. Custom-made to hold your new smile in place, so all that work lasts.
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What Our Patients Say

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The Basics

What Are Clear Aligners?

Orthodontics is the part of dentistry that straightens teeth and corrects the way they bite together. Clear aligners are the modern, discreet way to do it.
Instead of fixed metal braces, you wear a series of clear, removable aligners. Each one moves your teeth a little closer to where they should be, and you swap to the next in the series as you go. They are clear and sit close to your teeth, so most people will not even notice you are wearing them. There are no brackets or wires, nothing sharp to rub, and no food you have to avoid, because you simply take the aligners out to eat and to clean your teeth.
Your treatment is led by a dentist who works only in orthodontics. They are a clear aligner expert, they treat children, teens and adults, and in September 2023 they won an award for the best orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. They map out your treatment on a digital plan first, so you can see how your teeth will move before you commit to anything.
If the dentist makes you anxious, this is a gentle place to start. There are no needles and no drilling involved in straightening your teeth, appointments here are longer so nothing is rushed, and you will see the same familiar faces each visit.
What clear aligners can help with
  • Crowded or crooked teeth
  • Gaps between your teeth
  • Teeth that stick out
  • A bite that does not meet properly
  • Teeth that have shifted over the years
  • Teeth that have moved back after old braces
What you get here
  • A specialist who does only orthodontics
  • A digital plan you can see before you commit
  • Removable aligners you take out to eat and clean
  • Longer appointments, so nothing gets rushed
  • The same familiar faces every visit
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New patient examination £92

Including any X-rays you need. From there, our orthodontics specialist will tell you honestly whether clear aligners are right for you.
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Why It Matters

Why Straightening Your Teeth Is Worth It

Easier to keep clean

Straight teeth have fewer overlaps and gaps for plaque to hide in, so they are easier to brush and keep healthy.

Better for your bite

Our orthodontics specialist looks at how your teeth meet, not just how they look. A balanced bite puts less strain on your teeth and helps them last.

Hardly noticeable

The aligners are clear and sit close to your teeth, so most people will not spot them. Good for work and for photos.

You can take them out

Eat what you like, brush normally, and pop them out for a big occasion. Nothing gets stuck in wires.

Nothing sharp

No brackets or wires means nothing to rub or dig in, and nothing to snap and send you back for an emergency fix.

A confidence lift

Most people who straighten their teeth say they smile more freely afterwards. That is usually the whole point.
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Smile Gallery

Real patient results.

A snapshot of the work that comes out of the practice — from gentle composite bonding to full smile makeovers.
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After

Composite bonding

Rebuilding chipped, worn edges in a single visit
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After

Teeth whitening

Several shades brighter, from A2 to B1
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After

Dental implant

Restoring a front tooth with a natural-looking implant
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The Process

How Clear Aligners Work, Step by Step

01

A consultation with our specialist

We look at your teeth and your bite, talk through what is bothering you and what you want to change, and tell you honestly whether clear aligners will work for you.

02

A digital scan and your plan

We take a digital scan of your teeth, and our specialist maps out how they will move, step by step. You see the plan before you decide to go ahead.

03

You wear your aligners

You wear a series of clear aligners, moving to the next set as your teeth shift. You take them out to eat and clean, and our specialist checks your progress along the way.

04

A retainer to keep them straight

Once your teeth are where you want them, we fit a retainer. This holds everything in place so your new smile lasts.
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Why Patients Stay With Us

What makes Waterside different.

We take our time

Longer appointments, so we can talk through your concerns and give you a break if you need one.

Almost pain-free injections

The Wand numbs you without the big needle or the sting. Most patients are surprised how easy it is.

Digital X-rays

We diagnose faster, more accurately and with far less radiation than older film.

A hand to hold

Bring a partner in, or hold a nurse's hand. If you ever need us, we respond the same day.
Our pricing

Clear fees &
 payment options.

Nobody wants surprises after a dental visit. You'll get an itemised treatment plan with exact costs before anything begins, plus monthly payment options to spread the cost.

Treatment Fees

See our full, itemised price list — every treatment, clearly costed.
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Dental Plan

Spread routine care with our monthly practice plan and unlock member discounts.
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Finance is provided by Tabeo and is interest-bearing from 9.9% APR. Practice-plan discounts apply to selected treatments — full terms are listed on the Fees and Plans pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions patients ask us.

A few of the things patients ask us most often. If your question isn't here, just get in touch — we're happy to talk it through.

It depends how much your teeth need to move, so we give you an exact price after our specialist has assessed you, rather than a guess before. You get the cost in writing, and you can spread it with monthly finance.

No. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. Our specialist treats adults, teens and children, and many of their aligner patients are adults who never had the chance as a teenager, or whose teeth have drifted over the years. As long as your gums and the bone around your teeth are healthy, age is not a barrier.

They are gentle. You feel some pressure for a day or two each time you move to a new aligner, because that is your teeth moving, but there are no needles, no wires and no brackets. Most patients are surprised how easy they are to wear.

Most will not. The aligners are clear and sit close against your teeth. That is the main reason adults choose them over metal braces.

It depends how far your teeth need to move. Some cases take a few months, others longer. Our specialist will give you a realistic timescale at your consultation, once they have seen your teeth.

Yes. Our specialist assesses children from around the age of six and advises parents on whether early treatment would help. Straightening is about more than looks, it helps the teeth and jaw settle into a healthier position. Sometimes they will simply keep an eye on things until the right time.

Yes, and this part matters. Teeth naturally try to drift back over time. A retainer holds your straightened teeth in place, so wearing it as advised is what makes the result last.
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Whether you'd like to book or just have a question about treatment, send us a message and a member of the team will get back to you — the same day wherever we can.

Waterside Dental Practice

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Southampton, SO45 5GR

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