Orthodontic services creating a straighter smile…
Create a straighter smile and enjoy the results
Wanting a straighter smile?
Orthodontic treatment will correct the alignment of your teeth; enhancing the appearance and structure of your smile.
Why is orthodontic treatment important?
Orthodontic treatment has the ability to straighten your teeth, whilst improving your oral health. Improved appearance and better function of teeth is able to be achieved through orthodontic treatment.
What are some signs that braces may be required?
- Difficulty chewing
- Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth
- Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite)
- Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite)
- The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite)
- Crowded or overlapped teeth
- The centre of the upper and lower teeth do not line up
- The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together
- Spaces between the teeth
Is it right for you?
Not just for kids; adults are now using orthodontic treatment to correct minor problems and improve their smiles!. Modern orthodontic treatment focuses on treating the entire face not just the mouth, resulting in giving patients an attractive smile which is well balanced and functioning properly.
What’s involved?
To establish whether aligning the patient’s teeth is achievable without extractions, your dentist will need to conduct a detailed orthodontic assessment. This may include a clinical examination, taking digital photographs and x-rays. Our dental practices utilise the latest equipment to ensure comprehensive diagnosis and suitable treatment plans are developed. For more complex cases, dentist may need a separate treatment planning appointment in which they will discuss options completely with the patient and parents where required.
Can adults have orthodontic treatment?
Yes of course. Age is no barrier for orthodontic treatment. There are invisible methods of orthodontic treatment such as invisalign, which provide an ideal solution for adults wanting straighter looking teeth.
Who is qualified to fit braces for teeth?
General dentists are sometimes qualified and experienced in performing orthodontics. However difficult cases will be referred to a specialist orthodontist to ensure the patient will get the highest quality of care. An orthodontist is a dentist who has become a registered specialist in orthodontics. In Australia, a practicing orthodontist must have completed a five-year, full-time Bachelor degree in Dentistry a three-year, full-time Masters degree in Orthodontics and be registered as a Specialist in Orthodontics by a state dental board.
An orthodontist is the most qualified person to diagnose, prevent and treat any problems you might have with the alignment of your teeth and jaws.
How do I brush and floss with braces?
When brushing with braces, hold your brush at an angle, brush in small circles, concentrate on the gum margin, and brush above and below the braces and wire. Brush the back of teeth and the chewing surfaces using the same circular motion.
Slide floss under the wire, then hold each end while you gently rub the sides of the teeth in an up and down motion.
What are some alternatives to traditional metal braces?
Invisalign is a popular alternative to having unsightly metal braces to have straight teeth but are not appropriate for all candidates. The revolutionary Invisalign system uses completely invisible clear plastic appliances to achieve amazing results. Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. Teeth are made straighter by using a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without wires or metal. Check with your orthodontist at your consultant in regards to whether you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign.
Can I still play sports that require mouthguards?
Yes, there is no barrier to orthodontics if a mouth guard is required. Your orthodontist can also custom fit your teeth with a mouthguard to accommodate the braces.
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