Here are some good reasons to visit North Adelaide Orthodontics:
Orthodontists are specialists Orthodontists are experts in their field, specialising in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities to help correctly align teeth, bites and jaws, including straightening crooked teeth. Although orthodontists and dentists share many similarities - they both work hard to help you improve your overall oral health – specialisation is what sets an orthodontist apart from a dentist. It’s a bit like the difference between your GP medical doctor and a specialist physician like a dermatologist (or any other medical specialist).
Orthodontists complete an additional three years of full-time university training, on top of their general dental degree. As well as that, they limit their practice to only orthodontic treatment so that is all they do all day, every day. Only an orthodontist has been specifically trained and is the most qualified and experienced person to treat issues to do with the alignment of teeth and jaws to ensure you, or your child, ends up with a healthy and confident smile.
Your smile is one of your most important features It is one of the first things we notice when we greet someone, it’s the way we remember one another, and it’s the way we interact with one another. Having confidence in your smile can positively change your life, which is why consulting an orthodontist to help you create your most healthy and attractive smile is so important. A beautiful, straight smile not only means your teeth are easier to clean and your gums are healthier, it can also help exude confidence and reduce stress.
Psychological and physical benefits In addition to psychological benefits such as improved self-confidence, orthodontic treatment also brings many physical benefits, including a beautiful smile through the correction of:
Bad bites that can damage teeth and gums
Protruding or misaligned teeth
Gaps between your teeth
Crooked and overcrowded teeth
Speech, breathing or chewing difficulties
Misaligned jaws (which can affect your facial profile looks)
An orthodontist can also help in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea and can help manage persistent thumb and finger sucking habits in children.
Options to suit every lifestyle Orthodontic treatment has come a long way since the days of chunky metal braces, bands and headgears; today, contemporary orthodontic treatments are designed to be as unobtrusive and comfortable as possible so patients can get on with their lives without embarrassment or discomfort. While braces are still an extremely effective way of straightening teeth and achieving a great smile, modern orthodontic treatment options now include clear braces, and clear aligners (for example Invisalign).
Whether you’re considering clear aligners or traditional braces, only a specialist orthodontist has the training, experience and complete range of treatment options to give you the confidence you’re in the best hands possible.
Kids and orthodontics Although early orthodontic treatment won’t be needed for all youngsters, taking your child to see an orthodontist between the ages of 7-10yrs will give the orthodontist a chance to assess the alignment of your child’s teeth and jaws and determine if and when, early intervention is indicated. Orthodontists are highly trained to pinpoint a child’s orthodontic problems from a young age, even if they are subtle, and they can start correcting some problems to avoid potential long term issues.
No referral needed Having a referral from your your general dentist to North Adelaide Orthodontist is welcome, but not required. You can contact us yourself, either as a new patient or to seek a second opinion. Simply phone or Email us and book an appointment directly!
