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Orthodontic treatments are pivotal for achieving a beautiful and healthy smile, yet many people harbor fears or apprehensions about undergoing orthodontic procedures. These anxieties can stem from various sources, including misconceptions, unfamiliarity with the process, or fear of discomfort. However, exposing these fears by understanding the step-by-step process of orthodontic (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
Australia’s dental health report card is in, and the results indicate we could be doing much better when it comes to caring for our teeth. The Government’s latest Oral Health and Dental Care study indicates Australians aged 15 and over have on average 12.8 missing and decayed teeth, and the (...)
It’s no secret that a winning smile can help boost your confidence and make a memorable impression on the people you meet. However, as we consistently note at Norwest Orthodontics, our role is to treat people, not just teeth, because there are a host of hidden benefits to orthodontic work (...)
To function at your prime, the average adult requires 7-8 hours sleep each night. But if you feel tired, listless or unrefreshed even after clocking up a full night's sleep then chances are you may have undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Sleep apnoea is estimated to affect more than a quarter (...)
A beautiful smile may be the ultimate outcome of orthodontic treatment, but there are also a host of hidden benefits to having straight teeth. The advantages of a winning smile extend long into the future and encompass everything from psychological wellbeing to better general health. Here are just some of (...)
