Types of Braces Explained—Features, Benefits and Cost

 

If you have misaligned, gappy, or overcrowded teeth, it can affect your oral health and self-confidence. Fortunately, there are several types of braces and aligners that use a slight force on your teeth to move them slowly into a more favourable position.  One orthodontic treatment option is to fix braces on your teeth. This versatile […]

What Are Lingual Braces?

 

One common concern when straightening teeth is how your smile will look throughout treatment. Fixed braces are typically attached to the front of your teeth to create a constant force that produces movements improving the appearance of your smile. Having braces on the outside of the teeth can make people feel self-conscious.  Lingual or Incognito […]

The Ultimate Guide to Invisalign First for Parents

 

Although the future of your child’s smile begins at birth, it’s often easy to disregard the importance of baby teeth as they are replaced naturally as your child grows. But the position and development of these teeth are important and will influence how your child’s jawline and permanent teeth grow up to adulthood. Early treatment […]

Can Invisalign Fix a Crossbite?

 

When you close your mouth, your top teeth should sit outside the lower teeth. If your upper teeth sit inside, you have a bite misalignment issue known as a crossbite. There are two types of crossbites; anterior and posterior. Anterior crossbites affect your front teeth, and posterior crossbites affect the molars at the back of […]

Are Lingual Braces Right For You?

 

So your teeth aren’t quite right. You look in the mirror and see misaligned or crooked teeth, you have gaps or some teeth that protrude out and others hidden or bent out of shape. There are brace options to fix every dental condition but one type in particular has been growing in popularity for some […]

Everything you need to know about Invisalign

 

The different types of Invisalign treatment The team at Invisalign is continuously investing in research to develop the ways they can correct variations of misaligned teeth. Currently, there are five different types of Invisalign treatments, including Full, i7, Lite, Teen and Go.Let our experienced clinicians talk you through everything you need to know about Invisalign, […]

At What Age Should Orthodontic Treatment Begin?

 

The benefits of early orthodontic treatment Most parents try to make sure their children follow the best oral hygiene regime possible, from as early as possible. Teaching your kids how and when to brush their teeth would rank highly in any top guide on how to parent well. But what if you notice signs such […]

What is Brace Wax For and Does It Work?

 

When you first get your fixed clear braces or your children’s fixed braces put on it can take some time to get used to. In the initial stages of orthodontic treatment there may be some discomfort when the wires start to pinch against the softer parts of your mouth and gums. It’s this reason we, […]

What are Lingual Braces?

 

Lingual Braces Vs Invisalign When children or teens need orthodontic treatment it’s usually a straightforward decision that is made by their parents. Children have their whole lives ahead of them and orthodontic treatment gives them the chance to live it with a beautiful smile. For adult patients, the decision tends to come with a lot […]

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Our emphasis is not only on the best orthodontic result, but a special focus is placed upon how orthodontic treatment will affect your long-term facial aesthetics.  Why don’t you come and have a complimentary smile scan with our experienced orthodontic therapist and come and see the practice and meet the orthodontic team?