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Clear aligners are a discrete treatment option, making them popular with adults and working professionals who want to straighten their teeth without traditional braces. Dr. Shimanto Purkayastha is an Invisalign accredited specialist orthodontist with extensive experience in clear aligner treatment. This revolutionary orthodontic treatment option consists of clear removable aligners that (...)
As part of your orthodontic treatment plan, your orthodontist may recommend surgery. This can range from simple things such as having your wisdom teeth removed through to having jaw surgery should you have a large jaw discrepancy that is not able to be corrected with braces alone. If this is (...)
Orthodontist vs Dentist – what is the difference? While both dentists and orthodontists work hand in hand to improve overall dental health, there is a difference in the area of specialisation. Dentists specialise in treating and preventing oral health issues such as tooth decay and gum diseases. You should see (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
Just like any area of the body, the teeth and jaw feel the impacts of age, while the habits we develop over a lifetime can add up to have dire consequences for our dental health. That’s why we stress the fact orthodontic treatment isn’t just about having a beaming, straight (...)
Congratulations, the braces are off! But although the hard work of shifting and aligning teeth might be complete, the next phase of orthodontic treatment is no less important. Now it’s about keeping those fresh, smooth, pearly whites in their rightful position and chances are your orthodontist has furnished you with (...)
