Stages of Life
Young Children
Children develop and change so quickly, and so do their teeth and jaws! Sometimes, the crowding or funny bite is completely normal and will self-resolve! Sometimes, your child might need a little assistance.
If things aren’t looking quite right, maybe you child’s a thumb sucker or perhaps you see an underbite or crossbite, come see our Specialist Orthodontists.
A comprehensive assessment of your child’s growth, bite, teeth (those in the mouth and those still in the gums), and airways will be done! Your orthodontist will provide you with information regarding the current and future teeth and jaw development, and when best to treat to give you peace of mind.
The Twin Block Appliance
Extremely protrusive or bucky teeth are at a high risk of damage during your child’s early years. They can be a source of teasing at school, and make it impossible for your child’s lips to come together naturally.
We can often help with a Twin-Block Appliance.
A Twin Blocks Appliance incorporates the use of upper and lower bite blocks to reposition the lower jaw forward for correction bucky front teeth, narrow jaws, deep bites and a retrusive lower jaw/teeth.
It is often worn Full time for 8-12months, and followed by braces or Invisalign.
Teenagers
Full-service orthodontics care to achieve the best smile, the best bite and the best stability for your teeth for life.
We will identify all areas of orthodontic concern and discuss the treatment options available to correct them all. This includes but is not limited to; Jaw width discrepancies, gummy smiles, open bites, deep bites, impacted teeth, malaligned bites, smile and facial enhancements, and of course straightening your teeth.
We provide you with a smile that suits your facial features, is airway friendly, is age-appropriate and one that you’re proud to show off for life.
Comprehensive Orthodontic treatment can be achieved using customised plates, braces, clear braces, Invisalign or a combination of different approaches to best fit your or your child’s lifestyle.
Once treatment is complete, a hidden wire glued behind the top and bottom front teeth, and a night-time clear retainer that is placed over all the teeth to ensure stability and peace of mind on your orthodontic result.
Adults
Over half of Australian adults are self-conscious about their teeth, and more than two-thirds are considering treatments to improve their smile.
Orthodontic treatment is an option for most adults with crooked teeth or uneven bites, just as it is for children and teenagers. Some of the most common situations where orthodontic treatment might be considered in adults are:
• Crowded, crooked or misplaced teeth
• Protruding teeth (overbites)
• Underbites
• Deep bites
• Jaw and/or facial asymmetry
• Excessive spacing between the teeth
• Realignment of the teeth prior to the placement of veneers, crowns, implants or even dentures
• Improving their smiles for a Wedding or a big event
• Movement of your teeth from earlier rounds of orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a viable option for almost any adult, with a much wider range of discreet options. We provide clear Invisalign® Aligner, clear ceramic braces as well as traditional metal braces.
