“The thing that makes my job amazing is when people come to me, not showing their teeth. Then, when we’ve finished, they’re smiling again. Who can say they can make another human being smile every day? It’s amazing.”
Tucked behind the streets of Didsbury Village is a clinical practice as tranquil as the suburbs it surrounds. Host to a comforting yet colourful interior, Joyful Orthodontics utilises a modern approach to traditional dentistry, stylised as a boutique suite with peach-scented treatment rooms and great cups of coffee. Where going the extra mile manifests in personalised treatment plans, and on-hand, holistic advice – all within a sanctuary of self-care.
Meet Dr Ayeh Mahdmina
At the face of it is Dr Ayeh Mahdmina, who founded Joyful Orthodontics just over ten months ago. Since then, she has been welcoming a loyal coterie of clients with her extensive experience and a calming persona that makes sense of her many positive reviews.
Reflecting on her ambitions to pursue medicine “since she was tiny,” Dr Ayeh grew uninspired by the impersonal nature of her hospital shift-work, where she was fortuitously recommended toward dentistry by a colleague. “It was calmer,” she confirms about the occupation she “fell in love with”, sparking a lifelong decision after a placement day, age 17. “It was weird,” she admits, “I just knew”.
Inspired to open her own clinic after 18 years as a dentist and a decade in orthodontics, working in private and NHS clinics, Dr Ayeh’s compassion today stems from wanting to change the industry for the better. “I was working in a clinic where I referred children for invasive treatment daily, including teeth extraction, jaw surgery, and teeth surgery. I thought to myself, ‘there’s got to be another way’”.
It’s safe to say Dr Ayeh has now reached a place where she adores her job. Moreover, from a patient’s perspective, one is never in better hands than in the care of someone acting with passion. Operating from her own space, the practitioner is able to foster an approach that’s uniquely hers. Unlike professionals focusing on the mouth alone, Dr Ayeh considers nutrition, habits, and lifestyle in tandem. “I try to be very natural,” she adds. In doing so, she treats clients with a level of attentiveness not found elsewhere.
To the professional, orthodontics is an extension of self-care. “The world is non-stop,” she decides. “But, with self-care, you have to stop and think. For me, orthodontics is the same. It’s pausing to question why there is an issue with the teeth. You gave that love to your teeth, give that love to your body. I want people to apply that to life”.
Why Joyful?
Characteristically, Joyful Orthodontics has already harnessed a positive, growing community. Touching on this, Dr Ayeh expresses, “aesthetics give us confidence, but I love connecting with those building healthy foundations”. Hence, the founder is already witnessing her impact, near and far. “I’ve got patients driving an hour and a half to come here”. Celebrating Joyful Orthodontics’ first birthday this February, the affair comes full circle. Transforming the dentistry experience from the heart of Didsbury, Dr Ayeh promises everyone “a feeling of ease, where you can relax and let us take care of you”.
From initial consultation to smile exams, Joyful staff prioritise forward-thinking. Utilising state-of-the-art equipment, including interactive 3D mouth scans in place of traditional moulds, Joyful Orthodontics are specialists in fixed braces, aligners, teeth straightening, lingual braces, and bite issues. Aesthetically, the clinic offers a customisable experience, promising options to suit every preference, whether for subtlety or stand-out style.
By treating patients as young as age 8, preventative care is another approach that sets the practice apart in the sector. Allowing parents greater autonomy, Dr Ayeh offers a bespoke pathway for children’s teeth to grow out soundly. “In the UK, we treat patients when adult teeth have already come through. But when you treat children earlier, you can create space in the jaw for adult teeth, preventing invasive treatment like tooth extractions, jaw surgery, and teeth surgery”.
Working as readily with teenagers and adults, Dr Ayeh affirms, “We can do so much. I get such pleasure from being part of their journey”.
Treatments You Can Trust
For anyone thinking of taking the first steps towards a healthier smile with Joyful Orthodontics, the founder reassures, “it’s not like anything you have experienced”. Whether booking online, via phone, or popping in, initial consultations offer an intimate, 60-minute session with the specialist herself.
New year, new smile
Start the year smiling with £500 off qualifying treatments*. Includes FREE retainers and whitening.
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Transforming smiles, one Joyful moment at a time.
8 Grange Lane / Didsbury / Manchester / M20 6RW. Tel: 01615243710
www.joyfulortho.co.uk / hello@joyfulortho.co.uk
