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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 (...)
Even before we are born, the jaw is developing, shaping and altering. This constant alteration continues right up until adulthood, with the habits we develop in life all working to influence the way the mouth forms and how the jaw and teeth align. One of the little-known habits that plays (...)
An orthodontist might require highly specialised skills and years of training, but that doesn’t mean the orthodontic process has to be complicated for you as the patient. In fact, orthodontic treatment is really quite simple, and seeing an orthodontist offers benefits that can set you up for a lifetime of (...)
Mention the word orthodontist and many people immediately think of the teen years and braces. But as experts in the formation of the jaw and the positioning of teeth, an orthodontist’s skills extend far beyond straightening teeth. In fact, there are a host of reasons to visit an orthodontist at (...)
You know what they say about things that look too good to be true…they probably are. And that’s definitely the case with the latest craze that claims people can successfully straighten their own teeth. Whether it’s using rubber bands or home straightening “kits” bought on the internet, orthodontic work is (...)
For many teenagers, braces are almost a rite of passage and there’s a good reason this is the case. It is estimated around 75 per cent of teens have an issue with the position of their teeth and bite alignment after mature teeth erupt. More importantly, as the body is (...)
It’s natural to want to achieve that winning smile as quickly as possible. And the good news is, orthodontic treatments are far more efficient and effective than in years gone by, shaving months of the time it previously took to achieve a picture-perfect smile that lasts a lifetime. That said, (...)
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 (...)
Think orthodontics and the mind usually turns to straight teeth and a great smile. While these are an essential element of what orthodontics can offer, there’s a greater cause at play. The truth is, straight teeth set people up for better oral health for life, and here’s just a few (...)
When it comes to the value of a great smile, the statistics speak for themselves, with 60 per cent of Australians indicating they believe a good smile gives you confidence. It begs the question, if you would like a great smile but haven’t yet seen an orthodontist, what’s stopping you (...)
