Orthodontics is about more than straight teeth. Of course, an aligned smile may be your goal, but consider the oral health implications of crooked teeth:
- Difficult Oral Hygiene Sessions
- Premature Tooth Wear and Tear
- Poor Jawbone Support
- Recurring Head and Neck Pain
Options for Orthodontics in Bondi Junction
We offer various orthodontic options to help patients of all ages achieve straight teeth and an aligned smile. When evaluating you or your child for treatment, your dentist also considers things like bite misalignment—overbite, underbite, crossbite and openbite.
Invisalign® in Bondi Junction
Invisalign is a clear aligner system designed to straighten teeth over a predetermined timeframe—typically several months or as long as two years. You can remove Invisalign to clean your teeth and eat your meals. Aligners are made of clear plastic for superior comfort and discretion, making them ideal for teens and adults.
Damon 3 for Gentler Treatment
Damon 3 is a bracket and memory wire orthodontic system. The wire moves freely throughout treatment and considers your facial profile structure outcome and orthodontic needs during treatment. It is also gentler than traditional braces without the need for pretreatment extractions.
Children’s Orthodontics
Children’s orthodontic issues can hamper development, lead to mouth breathing, and disrupt oral progress. We can intervene with pre-orthodontic measures like space maintainers to potentially lessen their time in orthodontics later or eliminate the need altogether.
Retainer
After orthodontics, we provide you with a custom retainer to solidify your results and help prevent orthodontic relapse.
Oral Health Benefits of Orthodontics
- Improved Oral Hygiene: You can brush and floss more effectively when teeth are not overcrowded and overlapping.
- Less Tooth Wear: Sometimes, bite misalignment or an unlevel bite surface puts a lot of strain and wear on your teeth, leading to tooth decay, gum disease, and fractures. Orthodontics may change this.
- Better Jaw Joint Support: Your teeth may not provide adequate support for your jawbone, which can be painful and even require corrective intervention. Orthodontics may help these joints.
- Fewer Headaches: Strenuous chewing and bruxism (teeth grinding) are sometimes related to orthodontic issues, which can cause head, neck, and shoulder pain. Your dentist will evaluate you to be sure.
Are You Considering Orthodontics?
Your ongoing oral health and smile goals are our priorities!
To learn more or book a consultation with the dentist, contact us today on (02) 9389 2570.