Orthodontics requires skills in design, application and control of corrective appliances, to align teeth lips jaws and to achieve facial balance and achieve straight teeth.

Used on its own or in conjunction with other treatments orthodontics can help improve a person’s confidence, smile and quality of life as a person’s self-esteem is lifted.

Crooked and crowded teeth are more often than not more difficult to clean and can contribute to on-going and costly dental treatment, correction of the above-mentioned issues can reduce the need for further dental treatment.

Orthodontic treatment can have a positive influence on the following dental problems

• Crowding of teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Protruding upper teeth
• Under bite or lower protrusion
• Open or cross bite
• Deep over bite

Orthodontic screening is preformed at all dental check-up appointments and orthodontic treatment can be completed at any stage during adult years and when required in a child’s younger years.

For more information on orthodontic treatment and what it can do for you, please contact us on 03 8555 3037