Orthodontic Treatments
Taking all our patients individual situations into account, Rosalie Dental is pleased to offer orthodontic services catering to all ages. With a desire to keep you informed our orthodontics section of our website includes information for
At Rosalie Dental, we are committed to practising orthodontics which takes into account the effect of orthodontics on the face. In other words, we want to see straight, beautiful teeth, but not at the expense of the facial profile.
For this reason, rather than ‘pulling out teeth’ to fit a small jaw we attempt, if possible, to grow the jaw to encompass all of the teeth. This enhances the patients’ appearance and functionality of the teeth and jaw.
Some of the benefits of orthodontic treatment can include,
Full facial profile
Normal size jaws leads to a full facial profile. Underdeveloped jaws and fewer teeth lead to a sunken looking face.
Good oral posture
In normal size jaws, there is adequate room for the tongue which results in normal speech, normal lip seals, and swallowing, less teeth grinding, and upright body posture and less teeth grinding. In an undersized jaw, the tongue is squashed to the back of the mouth and results in the head being pushed forward, affecting, speech, functionality of the jaw and posture.
Airway development
When underdeveloped jaws are grown to normal size, the tongue has room to posture forward, leading to a larger and opened airway. If the jaws are left underdeveloped, the tongue is squashed back and reduces airway space. The airway space can become fully close during sleeping leading to snoring and breaks in breathing, known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).
At Rosalie Dental our experienced dentists understand that different age groups have different treatment needs and requirements, which is why we have organised our website according. For further information regarding orthodontic treatment options for children, teens or adults simply follow the links below.
We also understand the importance of aesthetics for many of our patients which is why we offer Invisalign, the clear alternative to braces, as a treatment option for some patients. For more information on Invisalign click here.
ORTHODONTIC FAQS
Taking care of your braces will be fully explained when they are placed as this can vary from case to case. Your experienced Dentist will demonstrate how to clean and take care of them at your appointment. Your dentist will also provide you with a list of tips including foods and drinks to avoid and trick on how to keep them clean. At Rosalie Dental we offer a range of braces. Predominantly our braces are metal, made from surgical grade stainless steel. We also offer clear braces made from steel and ceramic. Further, for something more fun we offer a range of colours so you can stand out from your friends. We will provide you with our considered, professional recommendation as to which brace will suit your treatment best. The Australian Society of Orthodontics recommends early intervention in the case of orthodontics. For this reason they recommend an initial orthodontic assessment around the age of 7 to detect any potential issues before they escalate. The majority of children will not require treatment at this stage however it can be highly beneficial to begin to gage if orthodontic treatment will be required and when to commence it. At Rosalie Dental we understand how importing sport and an active lifestyle is to many our patients. Braces will not affect your ability to play sports (including contact sport) however to protect your braces and your mouth we recommend a custom fitted mouthguard. Click here for more information regarding mouthguards. There are a number of reasons for a person to require orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment can be used to correct a range of issues from crooked, gapped or crowded teeth to a poorly aligned jaw. At Rosalie Dental we find for the quickest, best results early intervention is best while your teeth and jaw are still developing. At Rosalie Dental our caring team understand the pressure that dental treatments can place on an individual or family budget. For this reason we have in place a range of flexible payment solutions to ensure that you receive the quality treatment you require in the time frame you need. For more information regarding our payment plans please click here. This depends on which health fund you are with. Many health funds will repay some of the costs of orthodontic treatment depending on the appropraite level of cover. At Rosalie Dental we recommend our patients carefully check the premiums and terms and conditions of their health fund and rebate to determine if they will be benefit from insurance or not.
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