Orthodontics For Children in Edinburgh
Early orthodontic care for children and teenagers, planned and monitored by Dr Mustafa, a GDC-registered specialist orthodontist, from our Leith clinic.
The Basics
What Is Children’s Orthodontic Treatment?
Orthodontic treatment for children focuses on guiding healthy jaw growth, correcting bite problems, and straightening teeth while your child is still developing. Early treatment can help prevent more complex orthodontic problems later in life and improve how the teeth and jaws function together.
Treatment may involve fixed braces, removable appliances, expanders, or monitoring growth until the ideal time to begin braces. Every child develops differently, which is why timing matters in orthodontics.
We usually recommend an orthodontic assessment from around age 7 onwards, especially if you notice crowding, prominent front teeth, bite problems, or difficulty chewing.
The Benefits
Why Parents Choose Orthodontic Treatment for Their Child?
Early Detection of Problems
Identifying orthodontic issues early allows us to guide jaw growth and tooth development before problems become more difficult to treat.
Improved Bite & Function
Children’s orthodontics can improve chewing, speaking, and overall bite function while reducing strain on teeth and jaws.
Reduced Risk of Future Problems
Early orthodontic care may reduce the need for tooth extractions, complicated treatment, or jaw surgery later in life.
Suitability
Orthodontic Problems We Commonly Treat in Children
Children’s orthodontic treatment can successfully correct a wide range of dental and jaw concerns.
Crowded Teeth
Creating enough space for developing teeth to erupt properly and align naturally.
Spacing & Gaps
Closing excessive gaps between teeth and improving overall smile symmetry.
Protruding Front Teeth
Reducing prominent front teeth that may be more vulnerable to accidental damage or trauma.
Bite Misalignments
Correcting overbites, underbites, crossbites, open bites, and other jaw alignment concerns.
Narrow Dental Arches
Correct misaligned teeth to create a straight, functional smile.
Impacted Teeth
Monitoring and guiding teeth that may become trapped or fail to erupt correctly.
Ready To Start?
Ready to Find Out If Your Child Needs Orthodontic Treatment?
Book no-obligation consultation with Dr Mustafa. We’ll examine your teeth, listen to what you want from treatment, and give you an honest recommendation. Saturday appointments available.
GDC Specialist Orthodontist · Diamond Invisalign Provider · 20+ Years’ Experience
The Process
How Children’s Orthodontic Treatment Works at Ocean
01
Your Child’s Consultation
Dr Mustafa will carry out a detailed orthodontic assessment, examining your child’s teeth, jaw development, bite, and facial growth. We’ll discuss your concerns and explain whether treatment is recommended now or best delayed until the right stage of development.
02
Treatment Planning
We take comfortable digital scans and photographs to carefully assess tooth positioning and jaw relationships. This allows us to create a personalised treatment plan tailored specifically to your child’s needs.
03
Starting Treatment
Depending on your child’s case, treatment may involve fixed braces, removable appliances, expanders, or growth-guidance treatment. We’ll explain everything clearly so both you and your child know exactly what to expect.
04
Retainers & Long-Term Stability
Once treatment is complete, retainers help keep your child’s teeth in their new position as they continue to grow and develop. We’ll explain the best retainer option and how to maintain results long term.
Making It Affordable
Spreading the Cost of Treatment
We believe specialist orthodontic care should feel accessible for families. For private patients, we offer finance options through V12 Finance, so your treatment can be paid for across manageable monthly installments rather than a single upfront payment.
We also accept payment by debit card, credit card (excluding American Express), bank transfer, or cash.
Every child’s treatment needs are different, which is why we discuss fees properly during your consultation after examining your child’s teeth and explaining all available options.
There’s absolutely no pressure to commit on the day.
Flexible Payment Options
Spread the cost of your treatment across monthly instalments
Finance options discussed in detail at your consultation.
Real Edinburgh Patients, Real Results
The patients in these videos came to Ocean from across Edinburgh and the central belt. They’ve kindly shared their experience — what brought them in, what the treatment was like, and what their smile looks like now.
Real Results from Real Edinburgh Patients
Drag the handle on each image to reveal the before and after. Every case treated right here at Ocean Orthodontics in Leith.
235+ Reviews Across Edinburgh
Honest words from real patients — we don’t edit or curate these. They’re copied directly from our verified Google reviews.
“Dr Mustafa is a true professional and expert in his field. The staff are warm and friendly and create a relaxed and safe atmosphere. The clinic has been designed to feel like a relaxing spa. Highly recommend.”
“I have had such a journey with Dr Mustafa and the lovely ladies. He is a real scientist — very responsible, careful and attentive. He keeps an eye on detail and the best possible clinical outcome. Completely changed my life and gave me back my smile.”
“Dr Mustafa completely transformed my smile — I can now smile confidently. He was excellent throughout the entire Invisalign process with regular check-ins. I don’t normally leave reviews, but I couldn’t be happier with my experience.”
Why Edinburgh Patients Choose Ocean Orthodontic Clinic
There are other orthodontic options in Edinburgh. Here’s why the patients who do their research tend to end up here.
Most clinics offering clear aligners and braces in Edinburgh are run by general dentists with short orthodontic training. Dr Mustafa is on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics (No. 105727), with a PhD in Orthodontics and a postgraduate diploma from Warwick. That difference matters most when your case is complex — or when something doesn’t go quite to plan halfway through.
The Diamond tier is held by the highest-volume Invisalign providers in the UK. It isn’t a badge anyone can buy — it reflects sustained experience across hundreds of treated cases. When you’re trusting someone to move your teeth, volume of experience matters.
Dr Mustafa’s clinical philosophy is to preserve every healthy tooth where it’s safe to do so. Many patients told they need extractions elsewhere have been successfully treated at Ocean without them. That approach earned us the British Orthodontic Society’s Against the Odds award — twice.
Ocean Orthodontic Clinic won Overall Practice of the Year and Best New Practice at the Scotland Dental Awards 2023 — competing against every dental practice in Scotland. These are independently judged awards based on clinical standards, patient experience, and outcomes.
Visit Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Edinburgh
We’re based in Leith, North Edinburgh — easy to reach by car or public transport, with Saturday appointments available.
Edinburgh, EH6 6JG
| Monday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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