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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 (...)
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 are worth it, and it's not only for aesthetic reasons that our Specialist Orthodontist will tell you that. Braces can actually improve your overall health. The time and effort spent with braces now can save you from cosmetic, structural, and medical problems later. Many people think that braces are (...)
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 (...)
1. How long have you worked in the dental field? I have worked for three years as a dental nurse and almost three years as a dental receptionist. 2. What do you enjoy most about working at Norwest Orthodontics? There is never a dull moment. I also love forming relationships (...)
Tina - Oral Health Therapist (OHT) What does an Oral Health Therapist do? As an Oral Health Therapist in an Orthodontic practice we work alongside a Specialist Orthodontist under their supervision to change arch wires, bond indirect braces, place fixed lingual retainers, to remove braces, take photographs and moulds and (...)
A bright, sunny smile can make someone’s day and also convey your own confidence and friendliness; an attractive quality in all people. However studies show that more than one third of people are unhappy with their smile. Now there’s nothing stopping you from getting the smile you’ve always wanted. By (...)
Where possible, extraction is best to be avoided at the best of times. Extraction used to be a popular option when undergoing orthodontics braces, yet there are many custom orthodontics options now available that escape the need for extraction. For example, many orthodontists in Sydney opt for expanders, an expander (...)
