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What to expect at your initial orthodontic consultation

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Your first visit to our orthodontic clinic is nothing to be nervous about! The initial appointment provides an opportunity for you and your family to meet our team, learn about the different types of orthodontic treatment and find out what treatment may be suitable for you. Your first visit will include the following: Assessment and measurements of your teeth, bite and jaw position Record taking (photographs, x-rays and study models as required) A customised treatment plan explaining what treatment (if any) is recommended and why You will then spend time with one of our knowledgeable Treatment Coordinators. Your Treatment Coordinator will show you videos on the recommended treatment, explain what appointments are needed, give you a summary of the payment options and item numbers for your health fund, and answer any questions that you may have. If there are multiple treatment options available to you, we may require a second treatment planning consultation to discuss your options in more detail. If you are ready to schedule an initial consultation for you or your child to be assessed by Dr Pepicelli, Dr Sable or Dr Newby, please contact our practice. Written by Becc Withers.

Orthodontics for Adults

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  It’s a question we hear frequently at our practice – I want to straighten my teeth, but I’m an adult; am I too old for braces? Whether you’re the parent of a child with braces, the friend of someone who just started, or just want to do something about that crooked front tooth that has bugged you for years, it’s a question you may have pondered. Well the good news is that age is but a number and there is no upper age limit for braces! Our oldest patient is over 70, proving you’re never too old to have that smile you’ve always wanted.   Throughout your lifetime your teeth retain the capacity to move, which is sometimes the very reason some adults come to see us in the first place! Whilst the teeth of adolescents may move slightly faster due to their increased metabolism (yet another reason to envy those younger days), the teeth of adults are easily moved by braces. That’s all fine, but I’m not as young and carefree as I used to be and the visual image of metal brackets stuck to my teeth doesn’t sit well with me. Well, more good news – there are more visually discrete alternatives available. The most common alternative our adult patients choose is ceramic (or ‘clear’) braces. Like conventional metal braces, the brackets are stuck on the outside of the tooth but are made of a ceramic which blends in with your natural tooth colour. The linking arch-wire is still metal but they are far less obvious than metal braces. If the thought of that is still too much, there is also the option of lingual (or ‘inside’) braces, where the brackets are stuck to the inside of the tooth surface. This makes them invisible to everyone but your dental support crew. There are some suitability criteria, but if the sound of lingual braces interests you then by all means ask. If neither of those options sounds appealing, you may have heard of Invisalign, which is also popular among our adult patients who require more minor correction. Invisalign uses a clear, removable, retainer-type appliance to gradually align the teeth without the need to stick brackets to each. With all these options available the choice is clear! So don’t put off until tomorrow – come in and see us and achieve that smile you’ve always wanted.