Closed petition Establish an Independent Review of NHS Extraction-Based Orthodontics

We call on the Department of Health and Social Care to commission an independent review of any potential long-term health effects of extraction-based orthodontic treatment provided through the NHS, and to review clinical guidelines and consent protocols related to such treatment

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Extraction of teeth can be part of orthodontic treatment. Some research has suggested links between this and the risk of long-term health effects.

We request a formal, independent investigation into the long-term health outcomes of NHS-funded extraction-based orthodontics, including a national patient registry and longitudinal study.

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Date closed 18 December 2025
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