Orthodontics for Straighter, Better Functioning Teeth

You’ll be so proud of your beautiful smile!

If you’re hiding your smile because you’re unhappy with your teeth, we’re here to change that for you. Our goal is to achieve straighter teeth at an affordable price.

Most commonly used in children aged 12-13 years, teenagers and adults, orthodontics can correct crowding, crooked teeth, missing teeth or an overbite which may be causing pressure on your jaw.

At your initial orthodontic consultation, we will assess the situation and take photos and impressions of your mouth. We then send you off for two types of X-rays – an OPG and Lat Ceph (side profile view), which are done by a radiologist. These X-rays are bulk-billed on Medicare and are used by the dentist to check what is happening beneath your gums and within your teeth and to plan your orthodontic treatment.

Once the X-rays come back, Ken puts together an individual plan of what to expect and what needs to happen – every case is different. We go through the treatment plan and cost with you and answer any questions you may have. The appointment where your braces are fitted will take 1.5 hours. Once your braces are on, we arrange for you to return every 6 weeks for orthodontic adjustments. Your adjustment appointments are usually 30 minutes.

When the orthodontic treatment is complete, we will remove your braces, which takes approximately 1 hour. We’ll then ask you to wear a plastic retainer for 3 months, which needs to be worn 23 hours per day, only removing it to eat and brush your teeth. As the name implies, this helps to retain your teeth in place. After 3 months, we will insert a fixed retainer, which is a small wire at the back of your teeth.