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At Norwest Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on offering world-class orthodontic care, led by Dr Shimanto Purkayastha, one of Sydney’s most experienced and respected specialist orthodontists. With over 15 years of experience serving the Hills District and beyond, Dr Shimanto is dedicated not only to delivering exceptional patient outcomes but also (...)
At Norwest Orthodontics, we are excited to celebrate our 15-year anniversary! Over the past decade and a half, we have grown into one of Sydney’s most trusted and reputable orthodontic practices, providing the highest quality care to our community. Led by Dr Shimanto Purkayastha, a highly experienced and renowned orthodontist, (...)
Clear aligners are a discrete treatment option, making them popular with adults and working professionals who want to straighten their teeth without traditional braces. Dr. Shimanto Purkayastha is an Invisalign accredited specialist orthodontist with extensive experience in clear aligner treatment. This revolutionary orthodontic treatment option consists of clear removable aligners that (...)
As part of your orthodontic treatment plan, your orthodontist may recommend surgery. This can range from simple things such as having your wisdom teeth removed through to having jaw surgery should you have a large jaw discrepancy that is not able to be corrected with braces alone. If this is (...)
Orthodontist vs Dentist – what is the difference? While both dentists and orthodontists work hand in hand to improve overall dental health, there is a difference in the area of specialisation. Dentists specialise in treating and preventing oral health issues such as tooth decay and gum diseases. You should see (...)
Two of the most common questions we’re asked at Norwest orthodontics are: “How long does treatment take?” and “Which treatment is fastest?” And we totally understand. Most of our patients would like to achieve a picture-perfect smile in a timeframe that’s as short as possible. However, it doesn’t quite work (...)
Part confidence, part look and part wow factor, a great smile is a quality that many people flaunt with fabulous effect throughout the course of life. But what goes into making a smile great? Is it delivery? Is it straight teeth? Is it gleaming pearly whites? Well it’s a little (...)
The benefits of good dental health and hygiene extend far beyond aesthetically pleasing, healthy teeth. The ripple effects go on to affect many areas of general wellbeing, with dental problems such as gum disease linked to further health issues later such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition, problems with (...)
Over recent years early intervention has become a tool of choice for treating orthodontic issues that may become more severe or harder to remedy when a child reaches their teens. And ultimately identifying and managing a problem early can have very real benefits. These range from improved treatment outcomes, the (...)
First recognised as a specialist field in the early 1900s, orthodontics is a fascinating area of the dental health profession which has grown, evolved and plays a major role in mainstream society today. With a focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities to help correctly (...)
