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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 (...)
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 (...)
Whether you’re an adult looking to undergo orthodontic treatment or you are seeking an orthodontist to assess and treat your child, finding the right professional to work with is critical. The orthodontic journey can span years and should see you emerge at the end with a beaming smile that sets (...)
Just as every personality is individual and every face is unique, so is every smile. Importantly, the orthodontic treatment required to enhance and perfect that smile will also be specific to an individual. The upshot is one size will never fit all when it comes to orthodontics, which is why (...)
For those who haven’t experienced braces, one of the most common questions is: “Will they cause discomfort?” It’s only natural people want to know what they can expect or how braces may impact their life. The good news is braces are a lot less intrusive than many believe and any (...)
Getting orthodontic treatment can be an overwhelming process, but not understanding what language your specialist orthodontist is speaking can be even more confusing. To help you through your orthodontic journey, Norwest Orthodontics has put together a list of braces terminology of new words that you are likely to hear over (...)
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 (...)
Early orthodontic screening for children is able to recognise and correct potential problems before they become serious. Along with the Australian Society of Orthodontists, Norwest Orthodontics specialist Dr. Shimanto Purkayastha, the only Australasian Orthodontic Board Certified Specialist Orthodontist in the Norwest area, recommends children have an orthodontic screening by seven to (...)
Braces as a child can be overwhelming and the reality is that there can be some pain associated with the orthodontic treatment. The first pain for most will be a few hours after the braces are first put in place. Unfortunately, this is due to them being new and sometimes they (...)
