At Rosalie Dental we believe in an early intervention approach to orthodontic treatment to ensure the detection of an potential problems and provide a greater opportunity for successful orthodontic treatment. This is in accordance to the recommendations of the Australian Society of Orthodontists. This can also result in the prevention of more serious problems later in life. As a one stop practice, your dentist at Rosalie Dental will carefully monitor the development of our patients teeth and their oral health, providing any orthodontic recommendations if they are required.

The main goals of early interceptive treatment are to help ensure the correct positioning and development of the teeth and jaws. More specifically, early orthodontic intervention can,

- Help prevent the crowding of teeth as they erupt.

- Create room for unerupted teeth.

- Help enhance facial imagery through correcting jaw growth and alignment.

- Reduce the risk of trauma later in life and the need for extraction.

- Correct specific speech problems or issues.

As your local dentist in Rosalie, we aim to help ensure the correct growth and development of you and your families teeth and jaws. Often, interceptive treatment may be complete in two phases where following the initial treatment there is a resting period where a patient will wear a retainer while any remaining teeth are left to erupt. Then, a comprehensive orthodontic assessment is conducted again to determine if any further treatment is required.

For any further information or to arrange an orthodontic assessment for you or your family please contact our friendly team at Rosalie dental.

Orthodontics for Children

At Rosalie Dental we believe in an early intervention approach to orthodontic treatment to ensure the detection of an potential problems providing a greater opportunity for successful orthodontic treatment. This is in accordance to the recommendations of the Australian Society of Orthodontists. This can also result in the prevention of more serious problems later in life. As a one stop practice, your dentist at Rosalie Dental will carefully monitor the development of your childrens teeth and oral health, providing any orthodontic recommendations if required.

The main goals of early interceptive treatment are to help ensure the correct positioning and development of the teeth and jaws. More specifically, early orthodontic intervention can,

Help prevent the crowding of teeth as they erupt.
Create room for unerupted teeth.
Help enhance facial imagery through correcting jaw growth and alignment.
Reduce the risk of trauma later in life and the need for extraction.
Correct specific speech problems or issues.

For any further information or to arrange an orthodontic assessment for you or your family please contact our friendly team at Rosalie dental.

ORTHODONTIC FAQS

How do I take care of my braces?

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.

What types of braces are available at Rosalie Dental?

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.

When should my child begin their orthodontic treatment?

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.

How will braces effect by sporting lifestyle?

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.

Why would I get braces?

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.

Do I have to pay for my orthodontic treatment in one go?

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.

Can my private health fund help me?

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.