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Two of the most common questions we’re asked at Norwest orthodontics are: “How long does treatment take?” and “Which treatment is fastest?” And we totally understand. Most of our patients would like to achieve a picture-perfect smile in a timeframe that’s as short as possible. However, it doesn’t quite work (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
If improving your smile is on your Christmas wish list or straightening your teeth is one of your New Year’s resolutions, now is the perfect time to investigate your options when it comes to adult braces. With more and more adults seizing the opportunity to embrace the perfect smile, there (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
Every now and then accidents can and do happen while wearing braces. Whether it’s due to a sporting mishap or eating the wrong foods, occasionally a bracket can detach from the tooth or the arch wire may slip from the bracket. Although these incidents are rare, they will need to (...)
Invisalign has emerged as one of the most revolutionary treatment options in orthodontics, allowing patients access to teeth straightening without visible braces. If you’re investigating your options when it comes to the perfect smile, here’s an insight into Invisalign. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces that (...)
Many people believe that once your wisdom teeth come through, your perfectly straightened teeth will become crooked once again. However the likelihood of this occurring is fairly improbable, especially if you are keeping up with your post orthodontic treatment appointments. Wisdom teeth are unlikely to ruin the hard work of (...)
Orthodontic treatment can do more than just straighten teeth. It can improve your overall health and wellbeing. Straightened teeth can help alleviate jaw issues that may be leading to blocked airways, lock jaw, snoring or grinding. When our teeth are out of alignment we are potentially increasing the chance of (...)
