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Orthodontics
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Orthodontics is an arm of dentistry where a specialised orthodontist
looks into the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems in the alignment
of teeth and jaws.
Orthodontic treatment
involves the design and use of corrective appliances (e.g. braces) to properly align
teeth and jaws to fix a bite problem (malocclusion).
Although patients with misaligned teeth often suffer the psychological effects of
feeling unattractive and lack of confidence when they smile, there are real functional
and health issues that should be addressed when considering engaging in orthodontics.
Sydneysiders do not only obtain straight teeth from this treatment, they may also
receive the following key health benefits:
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Patients With
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Enjoy the following benefits from orthodontic treatment
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Crowding
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- Easier to clean straight teeth, resulting in lower incidence of periodontal disease
and decay.
- Large reduction in level of bad breath caused by periodontitis.
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Spaced teeth
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- Unhindered speech. Words can now be pronounced correctly, orthodontics
can help fix this.
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Protruded teeth or Under bite
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- Reduction in uneven wearing of bottom teeth against the gums of top row or vice
versa. Reduction in the incidence of injury or trauma to the upper front teeth.
Your bite will last longer.
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Deep bite
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- Reduction in the excessive wear of the front teeth which use to damage the gum behind
the upper front teeth.
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Open bite
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- No more eating problems.
- No more speech problems.
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INVISIBLE (ADULT) BRACES
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Orthodontics by Sydney's Dentistry by Design includes invisible
braces that straighten with a series of clear, removable, plastic aligners that
are custom-made to fit you. Invisible braces use breakthrough technology that lets
you have the smile that
you've always wanted without the hassle of metal braces.
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How do they work?
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A mould of your teeth is taken and using computer technology a series of aligners
are created for each patient, with each being worn for approximately two weeks.
Exerting mild pressure on desired areas, Invisible braces manoeuvre teeth to their
desired position. Treatment for this type of orthodontics for Sydneysiders
varies in length, depending on your dental condition and the severity of your case.
But often, a full program of treatment takes less than one year.
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The benefits:
Invisalign presents a number of key benefits over traditional orthodontics
to Sydneysiders:
- No metal brackets or wires with invisible braces.
- reduce mouth irritation and oral sores generally associated with traditional braces
- limits the amount of time spent in the dental chair.
- Invisible braces aligners are easily removable and therefore do not impact your
dietary, oral hygiene
habit or social life.
Contact us
at Dentistry by Design for how our specialist team for orthodontics in Sydney’s
Balmain can assist you. This option is not suitable for all orthodontic problems,
but for many it is a wonderful way to achieve the perfect smile.
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Before Invisalign
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After 7months of Invisalign
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