What Is The Difference Between A Dentist and A Specialist Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has gone on to do further, specialist training in orthodontics on an approved university course – resulting in the award of a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Orthodontics as well as Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MOrth) or equivalent. An orthodontist has been examined by the Royal College of Surgeons and their specialist status is awarded and published by the General Dental Council.
Although some general dentists are offering orthodontic treatment they have not undergone this recognised and approved training and will generally only be comfortable with simple cases. A specialist orthodontist’s training allows them to be able to treat some of the most complex orthodontic cases, including facial deformity and orthognathic surgery.
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Not all orthodontic practices are the same
We want our practice to be the best that it can be. The Specialist Orthodontists at Ocean Orthodontics all have higher level specialist training and our commitment to continuing professional development means that we are up-to-date with all the latest research and techniques. We want to provide the best for you and our specialists here at Ocean Orthodontics have the skills and experience to do this.
Highly Qualified Orthodontists
Ansa Akram
Principal Orthodontist
Alexandra Griffin
Dentist with Special Interest in Orthodontics
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Ocean Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art Specialist practice and we are fully digital. Imagine being able to see what your teeth would look like after orthodontic treatment even before you've started. At Ocean Orthodontics, you can do just that with the accurate impressions we are able to take using the iTero Digital Scanner.
If you would like to find out more about how the iTero Digital Scanner could help you achieve the smile you've always dreamed of, book a consultation with our team today, or click here to visit our dedicated Itero page.
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Leigh Porter
15:11 07 Dec 22
Absolutely fantastic! So professional, so welcoming, put my daughter at ease and explained every step when she had her... braces fitted! Can’t fault them! Receptionist was so lovely! Such a fantastic experience with them! Would highly recommend!read more
Jodie Sidebottom
12:50 01 Dec 22
Would highly recommend Ocean, the staff are super friendly and explained everything so clearly to my son .The surgery... is super clean with a welcoming atmosphere.The technology is very impressive, from the photos through to comparison images.My son is super excited to get his braces fitted within the next couple of weeksread more
Amal Khalil
13:13 11 Oct 22
We had a very positive experience with Ocean Orthodontics Clinic. The staff are so polite, friendly and helpful. The... service is very professional. We are pleased with my daughter's end result after having invisalign teeth straightening, the change was so swift and smooth and she's now showing off her beautiful smile confidently.Can't recommend enough.read more
Jaime Graves
18:19 22 Sep 22
My son has his brace fitted today. The staff are extremely professional and kind. He was really anxious but it was made... very stress free. Thank you. Hope he settles into it soon, he's an even moodiness usual 😂read more
Jimmy
10:38 22 Sep 22
First time taking my son this morning for his appointment for a brace.It’s a lovely new dentist very clean and you... are greeted with a lovely warm welcome!The service from start to finish was brilliant and everything was explained and my son left feeling very happy and our next appointment will be for his brace!I highly recommend this dentist!Thanks Angela and Cobiread more
Ita Surman
21:16 31 Aug 22
My daughter had braces t on the top and bottom teeth for 2yrs and had them removed almost a year ago. The treatment she... has recieved during and since has been 1st class, including my daughters treatment during the Covid pandemic The follow up treatment has been wonderful and I can only reccomend them highly. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and put patients at easeread more
Becca Holland
10:20 31 Aug 22
They were very professional and put my daughter at ease throughout.They explained everything in detail to us and all... of the staff were very friendly.We would definitely recommendread more
Esa Reeman
09:50 31 Aug 22
Excellent practice, especially with children for braces. Lorraine was very calm with my son who is not keen on... attending appointments! Would definitely recommend 👍🏼read more
Rachel May
10:53 04 Aug 22
Friendly environment, happy to answer questions if you are unsure of anything. Very pleased with the treatment and the... results. Would recommend the practice for orthodontist workread more
Nadine Green
09:44 19 Jul 22
Excellent appointment. Lovely friendly, professional staff who made our daughter feel positive about future treatment... and outcome. Thank you Ocean Orthodontic Clinic.read more
Lara Hesketh
17:32 13 Jul 22
Another wonderful appointment with Ansa & her team at Ocean Orthodontics. Always so welcoming and professional. Would... highly recommend.read more
Lauren Shaw
19:39 11 Jul 22
My 13 year old son visited you today for the first time.Immediately himself and I were put at ease, it was a very... relaxed environment, two friendly staff and my son was told everything that would happen before they went ahead and answered any questions he had at that moment he asked them.Thankyou for a comforting and welcoming experience.see you again soon 🙂read more
Ola Ebbutt
08:35 05 Jul 22
All the staff are so skilled and knowledgeable and kind.You never have to sit in the waiting room for long and if you... call up with a breakage they’ll always fit you in to fix it before your teeth shift back.They never over-tighten and they are always very thorough about clipping the wires at the back.My braces treatment took longer than I expected but I never felt lied to. They were clear that it takes as long as it takes.I am overjoyed to have a straighter smile now. I am so grateful to the orthodontists at Ocean!read more
callum Brailsforddunn
20:08 08 Jun 22
Amazing staff very kind couldn’t say a bad thing about any of them they were all welcoming and friendly after 2 years... of a pandemic they have been there every step of the way to help me very thankfulread more
Samantha Mills
14:10 24 May 22
Excellent experience. The staff we very kind and caring. I would highly recommend this clinic
nick evans
13:28 20 May 22
Ocean orthodontics have been amazing with my daughter, so patient, kind and talked her through the process every step... of the way. I would recommend them to anyone.read more
Kate G
20:31 18 May 22
An overdue review. When I attended the clinic last year, I was delighted with the kindness and professionalism of the... staff, as well as their excellent service in managing my orthodontic situation (re-gluing bracket and creating a new retainer). The work that was done far exceeded my more recent experiences at other clinics and I'm still chuffed with the results. I would go back in a heartbeat. I highly recommend the clinic to others!read more
Mags Meyer
18:54 04 May 22
Always friendly staff,cleanliness of Ocean is outstanding. Amazing progress with my sons dental care and always but him... at ease when nervous.read more
Sarah Jones
15:47 08 Apr 22
Absoloutely lovely staff and brilliant service. Always put my son at ease at every brace adjustment and have done an... excellent job so far with the brace fitting. Faultless, thank you so much.read more
Charlie Moore
15:41 08 Apr 22
I have been going to the orthondist for the past 3 years and I’ve never had a problem. They are all such lovely people... and I’m really thankful for what they have done. I’ve just had my braces taken off and I am non stop smiling thanks to these guys.read more
Kerrie Wotton
12:55 25 Mar 22
Ocean Orthodontic Clinic has such a lovely warm and calming atmosphere. The staff are just wonderful and incredibly... kind to their young patients. My son absolutely loves visiting.read more
Kurt Parry
13:55 17 Mar 22
Wonderful staff who made my daughter feel completely at ease when she was having her braces fitted. Could not have had... a better experience! Second visit and cannot recommend highly enough. Thank You!read more
Fran Wakes
10:14 21 Jan 22
Took my son for his braces to be fitted. The staff here are amazing! Informative, quick and professional, put my son at... ease. Brilliant! Would definitely recommend.read more
Gerald Cox
13:08 19 Nov 21
My son is now 17 years old and has been going to this clinic for 4 years and has just finished his course of treatment.... The women there are very professional, helpful and kind. My son is very happy with what they have done for his teeth. The staff are very good at what they do and we know we are in safe hands. I highly recommend Ocean Orthodontic Clinic.read more
Deborah Hambleton
12:33 04 Nov 21
The staff are very friendly and clearly explained the whole process and what to expect from wearing braces, to my... son.Great technology is used to show you the teeth which helps you and your child understand what and why treatment is required.My son is looking forward to having them fitted!read more
Debbie Stuart
08:48 31 Oct 21
Lovely practise, so happy with my sons treatment. Friendly atmosphere, we would highly recommend. Great location.
Amber Macdonald
20:04 23 Oct 21
Always a fantastic level of service. Kind, gentle and considerate with my son, who has additional needs which could... make fitting a brace more tricky. Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend!read more
Keeley Bench
18:02 15 Oct 21
Went to Ocean as a private patient and the service I had been given is amazing and I cannot fault it. All of the team... are so friendly and welcoming, always a lovely experience going for any appointments. Ocean made braces affordable for me and worked with my to set up a specific payment plan and I was very impressed, they always put there patients first. Would highly recommend whether for NHS or private treatment.I have now finished my treatment and to say I am pleased with the results is an understatement, honestly absolutely love the final results and could not recommend this practice enough!read more
Chantal Skorzewski
12:44 07 Oct 21
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Ended up pleased with the results my teeth look great!
Linda Pope
14:51 01 Oct 21
We never thought private could be an option, or coming to you as Nhs. The environment is beautiful and calming. It’s of... a high standard good communication, staff are caring and friendly. Thank you for giving my granddaughter a positive experience, she’s over the moon with her brace. You do a fantastic job, I couldn’t recommend you enough. Kind regards linda pope ( nanny)read more
Lisa Morgan
19:07 28 Sep 21
Ocean have been amazing since our daughters referral. She had her brace fitted today and was made to feel at ease... throughout.We were given lots of advice and told more than once to call if we have any issues.Immaculate and well organised.Thank you.read more
Alison Wilson
13:39 23 Sep 21
Both of my sons have attended Ocean Orthodontic and the whole experience from initial assessment to the fitting of... braces has been fantastic.The staff are friendly ,efficient and professional, the premises clean, modern and with parking .Its a lovely practice and we've felt very welcome and most importantly well informed.read more
Julie Potts
14:01 08 Sep 21
Always extremely helpful and polite. 1st class service everytime . Would highly recommend.
Ricky Virgin
21:28 24 Aug 21
Excellent service from start to finish, so happy with my Invisalign treatment, communication was easy and always... answered any question I had. The dentist is clean and bright and you are reassured and put at ease as soon as you walk through the door. Can’t recommend Ansa and her team any more.read more
Mark constable
15:36 18 Aug 21
Ruby, my 12 year old daughter had some problems with her brace on Tuesday and Ocean created an additional slot for her... at 8.50am this morning (Wednesday) with Michelle Martin. I have another daughter, 13, who also attends Ocean. I have utmost respect and praise for all the staff for their care, professionalism and pro-active attitude.read more
Laura Pennington
16:27 16 Jul 21
Great friendly staff and spotless!The staff take time to listen to their patients, and you feel heard. They explain... the processes and treatments, could not ask for a better orthodontist for our son, thank you Ocean 🌊!read more
ella cushing
09:50 18 Jun 21
i had a train track brace with ocean orthodontics, came off yesterday and i'm very impressed! staff are extremely... friendly, helpful and explain everything simply. inside it looks incredible, so modern and i love the theme! thank you so much! 💕read more
Louise Whieldon
07:10 15 Jun 21
I have been having treatment for over 10 months and always 1st class service. I have had braces fitted as an adult and... i could not be happier with the result so far. Very professional service from all members of the team especially throughout pandemic.read more
Joanne Davies
17:52 24 May 21
We've had a few visits here now and today my son had his braces fitted. The staff are very friendly and explain... everything fully. First class treatment.read more
Nick Rich
09:32 23 May 21
Excellent service and made my 12 year old perfectly comfortable when going through all her options for braces and... treatment. Friendly and patient staff made her feel at real ease. First classread more
Kerry Lala
12:13 21 May 21
Another successful visit to ocean this morning. Absolutely brilliant! Friendly yet very professional. I'm twelve... weeks into my treatment now and I've have 4 visits in total. Each one has been a really positive experience.read more
Juliet Travers-Clark
08:54 21 May 21
Im a mature patient (braces at 50 years old). My braces have been on for two years now and due to come off in a couple... of months. The staff here are so kind and professional and I have felt in good, safe hands throughout. My 6 weekly visits have become like catching up with friends, all staff genuinely care about you. The change in my teeth is amazing and I’m so glad I made the decision to go with this orthodontic clinic. Highly recommend.read more
Emma Yeomans
15:24 12 Feb 21
Great service from the start! I highly recommend Ocean.My daughter desperately needed some help with her teeth so I... moved her from another practice due to not being seen for over 18 months and my daughter becoming so conscious of her teeth.A friend of my daughter recommended us, I was so happy with the way I was dealt with when I called and explained I would like to be added to their books -I was given the information I needed to make that happen and felt they understood my concern for my daughter and the delay we had experienced elsewhere in any treatment starting.From having her 1st check up at the end of November my daughter had her brace fitted mid January and is now well on the way to a better smile! 🙂 The Treatment plan was well explained to my daughter as well and the fitting procedure and the cleaning process.Ocean have been amazing! They are so prompt and their communication is brilliant.The Covid safety measures in place are very reassuring.The practice is up to date with the latest equipment, bright, lovely and clean and all the staff have been so friendly and professional and made me and my daughter feel at ease from the start.Can't recommend highly enough! Thank you all at Ocean Orthodontics.read more
