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With the right care, braces can keep your teeth straight for life, but that’s only if you follow your orthodontist’s instructions carefully and keep up the care after your orthodontic treatment! During your orthodontic treatment, your braces shift your teeth to new positions which offer better aesthetics and functionality. For (...)
It’s the New Year, and there’s nothing better than a New Year make over to signify that it’s a new period in our lives to take advantage of! Many people change their fashion, hair, and makeup when they think make over, but it really should start with your smile. Did (...)
Do you know how many benefits a smile can have? Numerous studies have been conducted on the act of smiling and the benefits are astounding! A simple smile can lower your stress and anxiety levels, make you feel happier, and strengthen your immune system. But a smile can have effects (...)
There’s no doubt that braces can drastically improve your smile and oral health, but it can be difficult to know whether or not you actually need braces. Undergoing orthodontic treatment is not related to your age; children, teenagers, and adults alike can all need braces. So, how do you know (...)
Norwest Orthodontics’ Specialist Orthodontist, Dr. Shimanto Purkayastha, has proudly achieved Australian Orthodontic Board Certification recognising his commitment to clinical excellence in Orthodontics. Dr Purkayastha is the only Australasian Orthodontic Board Certified Specialist Orthodontist in the Norwest area. To achieve board certification a doctor must not only already be a Registered (...)
Norwest Orthodontics have developed a great braces friendly recipe book for anyone who has recently had braces fitted and is struggling with what they can and cannot eat. SOFT recipe book contains a collection of recipes that are fast, easy to make and very tasty and ideal for braces wearers. (...)
Norwest Orthodontics wishes you a very Merry Christmas and safe travels this holiday season! We will be closed between the dates Thursday 18th December to Monday 5th January! If you happen to experience an acute dental emergency in the time we are away, please don’t hesitate to use our common (...)
Dentist or Orthodontist? Many people get confused as to which is the better oral care professional to see, but it depends on your teeth’s needs. Dentists and Orthodontists play a valuable role in keeping your teeth healthy, and they often work together with you to ensure your oral health is (...)
Braces can be uncomfortable. But, what’s actually causing that pain, and is it worth it? Your mouth is a very sensitive part of your body, and small changes can introduce some discomfort during orthodontic treatment. However, that discomfort is a sign that your orthodontic treatment is actually working! During your (...)
With the proper care, braces will not damage your teeth. However, it’s important to follow the care instructions we give you to ensure that problems do not arise during your orthodontic treatment. When you start your orthodontic treatment, our Specialist Orthodontist Dr. Purkayastha will give you some oral care instructions (...)
