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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 (...)
While orthodontic treatment is designed to straighten teeth and correct a misaligned bite, the technology behind them is not universal. In fact, treatment has come a long way in the past two decades with different styles, types and techniques available. At Norwest Orthodontics, our system of choice is Damon Braces, (...)
Whether you’re an adult who has always wanted to straighten their teeth, have a child who is looking to visit the orthodontist for the first time, or are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment and have relocated, choosing an orthodontist involves more than just selecting the first name you find on the (...)
As two of the major players in the general field of dentistry, the main ethos of dentists and orthodontists is to improve your oral health and create, care for and maintain a great smile. Often, we work together, with our services complementing each other as part of a wider commitment (...)
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 (...)
Just as orthodontic intervention can assist with better breathing, improved sleep and the general appearance of the smile, an often-overlooked fact is that it can also benefit speech. That’s because the formation of the jaw and the way the tongue interacts with the teeth has a direct impact on the (...)
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 (...)
A great smile translates across nationalities, cultures, and class of life, genuinely welcoming people into your world and enabling them to share the emotion behind the grin. It illustrates self-confidence, elicits a warm response and allows you to enjoy a host of health benefits that come with being happy in (...)
Just when you have all those pearly whites lined up and prepare to enter adulthood, along come wisdom teeth. Predicting what wisdom teeth will do is a key element of orthodontic treatment, so here is a word to the wise about wisdom teeth. Wisdom Teeth Also known as third molars, (...)
A relationship with an orthodontist is one that’s likely to last years, which is why it’s important to get acquainted with the orthodontic practice you select to understand their values, procedures and general ethos. At Norwest Orthodontics, we view our patients as part of our family and pride ourselves on (...)
