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Orthodontic Treatment for Children Your child’s first orthodontic assessment is an important step in setting the foundation for a healthy, beautiful smile. The early evaluation can help identify potential issues with tooth alignment, bite and facial development. Early diagnosis can prevent more complex treatments later in life. In this article, our specialist orthodontists explain what […]

Your child has a bad bite! What?! It’s not something any parent wants their dentist or orthodontist to tell them. When they hear that prognosis, most people feel concern for their child. They wonder: What does a bad bite mean? What can I do to help my child with a bad bite? Which treatments are […]

What is Invisalign? The clear aligner system consists of a series of clear plastic trays worn over your teeth. The aligners are custom-made and straighten your teeth gradually. The aligners are nearly invisible meaning you can smile confidently as your smile improves. Our orthodontists Dr Martin and Dr Geoff share Clear aligners are generally more […]

The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends all children see an orthodontist by the age of seven or eight. That’s because, at this time, your child will have their first permanent molars which establish the back bite. During the appointment, your orthodontist will look at the side-to-side and front-to-back tooth relationships. While early orthodontic treatment has […]

Orthodontic treatment is altering the way your teeth look and also work. It is done through putting mild pressure on your teeth to make them move in a desired direction. It is not only used to straighten the teeth if they are crooked and correcting the bite if upper set of teeth does not sit on the […]

A healthy mouth is a precious gift that contributes to overall well-being and confidence. While many of us understand the importance of oral health, it’s crucial to embrace the concept of preventive dental care to ensure our smiles remain radiant and free from problems. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of […]

Metal braces are prosthetics to align and correct the position of your teeth and by doing so, give you a pleasant smile. Metal braces have been in use for decades now, and according to some opinions they existed even in ancient Egyptian culture. Today many other options for aligning the teeth are available, but metal […]

It goes without saying that teenage is a phase of changes. Seeing your classmates and friends slowly grow into their adult selves makes one more self-conscious and concerned about looks. Having a crooked set of teeth can be psychologically off-putting at this stage of growth. The one-step solution to this is undoubtedly orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment is […]

Lingual braces are part of an orthodontic treatment, which is used to correct the dental discrepancies in the mouth like other braces, but the difference between other braces and lingual braces is the visibility of the braces. All normal braces are devices which are used to correct the inconsistencies of growth of teeth, and move […]