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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 (...)
Regardless of whether your child is undergoing orthodontic treatment or not, protecting the health of their teeth is paramount, which is why mouthguards are a must when it comes to playing sport. Statistics indicate dental trauma is one of the most common sporting injuries, and a properly fitted mouthguard can (...)
Just as computers and cars have improved in the past two decades, a lot has also changed in the world of orthodontics. That means the treatment and options available to your child might be far different to the recollections you have of wearing braces just a generation ago. If you’re (...)
From the moment those tiny teeth start to surface at about the age of six months, children’s teeth offer a fascinating insight into the amazing capabilities of the human body. Designed to arrive right on cue as children start to eat solids and speak, only to be replaced by larger (...)
Orthodontic treatment can do more than just straighten teeth. It can improve your overall health and wellbeing. Straightened teeth can help alleviate jaw issues that may be leading to blocked airways, lock jaw, snoring or grinding. When our teeth are out of alignment we are potentially increasing the chance of (...)
Orthodontic procedures and services do not have a time limit or “too old” threshold, but it is important to make sure your child is getting the right treatment, at the optimum time for their development. As with all parts of physical growth, tooth and jaw development will differ greatly from (...)
Braces as a child can be a scary time and unfortunately there are some restrictions on food while wearing braces. This mainly includes the avoidance or hard foods such as lollies, crusty bread, nuts, as well as pizza, popcorn, and food high in sugars. Any food that you need to (...)
After years of braces treatment to get your child’s teeth perfect and with a straight and beautiful smile, the last thing you need is for wisdom teeth to come along and ruin all that work. For our patients who have braces applied pre-teens or early teens, wisdom teeth don’t really (...)
Braces have come a long way from the days of teenagers living uncomfortably with a mouth full of silver metal braces to straighten teeth. Today’s braces can be clear and are much more comfortable , however there is still some adjustments to a child’s routine that will need to be (...)
