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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 (...)
Teenagers’ lives are packed full of events, social occasions and exciting life firsts - from that first day of high school to formals, first dates and growing independence. By nature, teens can also be self-conscious about their appearance and highly aware of what other people think, which may see them (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
Whether you have braces, wear a plate or wear Invisalign aligners, when it comes to orthodontics, good oral hygiene plays a key role. That’s because the mouth is home to hundreds of types of bacteria - some good, some not so nice, and good oral hygiene is the best way (...)
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 (...)
A beautiful smile takes maintenance. Long after the braces have been removed and the retainer is cast aside, these perfectly straightened teeth will serve you in a life filled with eating, chewing, talking and the occasional knock and grind. At Norwest Orthodontics, our aim is to see you enjoy a (...)
If you’ve invested time, effort and money in achieving the perfect smile through braces, the last thing you want to do is taint those pearly whites. And the truth is there are a host of foods many of us consume each and every day which can do exactly that. From (...)
Having braces is an investment in the future for both your oral health and a great smile. That’s why it’s critical you look after your teeth during treatment with some extra diligence when it comes to brushing and oral care. In truth, maintaining good oral hygiene with braces isn’t hard (...)
There’s often a misconception that orthodontic treatment only takes place when a child reaches their teens. Contrary to this popular belief, early intervention can have major benefits in the prevention and treatment of emerging problems in a child’s bite formation and teeth alignment. In fact, the Australian Society of Orthodontists (...)
