Important Notice – March 2020
We are sorry that we are having to suspend current Orthodontic Services at NMGH and FGH due to the current COVID 19 emergency.
We are attempting to contact as many patients as possible by phone to provide advice.
If you’ve not had a call we are including the following information:
We are intending to resume the service but this may take 3-6+ months and as such your appointment may be rescheduled.
The major consequence of this suspension is that the overall duration of your treatment will be extended however, you can help to reduce the other risks by ensuring you maintain good brushing and have minimal / eliminate all sugary snacks and fizzy drinks during your treatment.
We are recommending all patients stop wearing their elastics as a course however we accept that some patients fully understand the bite we are aiming for and if you feel confident you can continue to wear blue or green elastics during the night only. If the elastics are red or there is any doubt it would be preferable to stop wearing elastics.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to remove appliances or replace loose/ lost brackets.
Please defer any planned orthodontic extractions until the service resumes.
If you are wearing retainers or removable appliances please continue.
If you have an emergency or need to contact the department please ring the broken brace phone line:
North Manchester – 0161 922 3754
Please speak slowly and clearly remembering to leave your name and number so that we can call you back, however, this may take up to 48 hrs.
You can also contact us by email orthodontics.north@pat.nhs.uk
We will aim to offer you advice over the phone if possible to minimise the number of patients attending the hospital and can post you other items such as wax as required.
Please stay safe
Best wishes from the Orthodontic Department
If you require any further info please visit :
https://www.bos.org.uk/News-and-Events/COVID19-BOS-Advice/Patients-Advice
Who is the service for?
This service is for all patients either referred in by their GP or seen as an emergency with conditions or diseases that may affect the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. This service will see both adult and paediatric patients.
What does the service provide?
The scope of this specialty is extensive and includes the treatment of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporo-mandibular joint disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws, surgical dermatology, as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa.
These services are supported by consultant led Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry services and providing joint clinics and treatment where needed.
These treatments are provided as an in-patient or day-case and are undertaken under local or general anaesthetic or conscious sedation.
Who will patients meet while under your department’s/service’s care?
- Nurse Practitioners
- Specialist Nurses
- Surgeons
- Restorative Dentists
- Orthodontists
- Radiologists and Radiographers
- Theatre staff
- Nursing staff
- Healthcare assistants
When is the service available?
The Oral surgery service is available 7 days a week for all emergency referrals and Monday to Friday for non-emergency out-patient referrals from your GP.
Where is the service provided?
North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5RB
Department contact details
Please refer to the contact number at the top of your referral letter.
Practical information
Please bring details of medicines currently being taken to all out-patient appointments. When being admitted please refer to your confirmation letter for specific guidance on what to do before attending the hospital.
Key staff/consultants
Directorate manager: Rachel Scott
Surgeons: Mr Baldwin, Mr Graham, Mr Katre, Mr Molloy, Mr Woodwards, Mr Yusuf
Consultant Restorative Dentists: Mr Boyd, Mr Nasry
Consultant Orthodontists: Dr Noreen Akram, Dr Phillip Banks