Diagnosis and treatment planning
Diagnostic records include photographs of the teeth and face, radiographs (“x-rays”) and impressions for models of the teeth. These are used to accurately diagnose your orthodontic problems and formulate a ...
Early Treatment Options
We recommend that children have an orthodontic screening examination at around 7 years of age. There are many orthodontic problems that can be solved simply if detected early and this ...
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment involves alignment of the teeth and correction of bite problems that leaves our patients with a beautiful smile, an even comfortable bite and a set of teeth …
Expansion Treatment
In some cases, crowding in the upper arch may be caused by a lack of growth in width of the upper jaw. This can cause cross bites and is often …
Braces
Braces are still the most precise and efficient way of straightening teeth and correcting bite problems. Braces treatment is usually commenced from 11-15 years of age depending on the treatment ...
Clear Braces
Adults are often concerned about the appearance of braces or the impact that orthodontic treatment may have on them socially or professionally. Our practice uses Empower Clear Braces that combine …
Adult Orthodontic Treatment
Have you ever wished that you had straight teeth and a great looking smile? Many adults feel this way but think that orthodontic treatment may just be for kids. Well …
Invisalign
Adults are often concerned about the appearance of braces or the impact that orthodontic treatment may have on them socially or professionally. For those patients, Invisalign may be an option …
Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS)
Orthodontic treatment has been revolutionised by the use of temporary anchorage devices that enable movements of teeth that were not possible previously. This has meant that some patients who would …
Orthoganthic Surgery (Jaw surgery)
Traditional orthodontic treatments such as braces and removable appliance (plate) therapy have their limitations. Some patients have relatively severe jaw structural and bite problems that can compromise not only the …
Functional Appliances
Many common bite problems are caused by underlying jaw size discrepancies. For example, a patient that presents with protruding upper incisors will often have an underdeveloped lower jaw. In other …
Retainers
On completion of your braces treatment you will be provided with retainers to maintain the alignment of your teeth. It is normal for teeth to try to move after braces …
Pre-Prosthetic Treatment for Worn or Missing Teeth
Orthodontic treatment is sometimes required to create space for the build up of worn and undersized teeth or to position teeth appropriately so that dental implants can be placed. In …
Gallery
Please also see our Before and After Gallery here.
