Getting Braces Tightened For the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know
One of the things you need to know about getting braces is that it’s an active treatment. When you get braces put in, it’s not a one and done placement, you will meet the orthodontist regularly to check treatment progress, but that’s not all. The orthodontist pays special attention to your orthodontic needs throughout the […]
Is Invisalign Right For Me?
At Smart Smiles Orthodontics, the most common phrase we hear our patients say after finishing their orthodontic treatment is, “I wish I’d done this years ago!”. While it’s certainly true that there is commitment involved in having any kind of orthodontic treatment, new advances in orthodontics mean that it’s easier than ever to achieve the […]
3 Habits That are Secretly Harming Your Oral Health
On the surface, the rules of good dental health are simple. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, avoid sugary, sticky and highly acidic food and drinks, and visit the dentist regularly. But our teeth require us to go the extra mile, and caring for them needs us to have the mindset not just […]
Fix A Tooth Gap: How To Treat Diastema
Do you want to know how to close gaps in teeth, or how you can fix the gap in your front teeth? Find out how dentists fix it. Researchers have said that about 20% of the world’s population has a diastema or gapped teeth. Some gaps are wide and right at the front, and these […]
Essential oral health tips for orthodontic treatment
Happy Dental Health Week – Here are a few essential oral health tips for during orthodontic treatment. For Dental Health Week 2019, the Australian Dental Association has provided us with important information that can help you to maximise your oral health. ADA has heaps of resources available to help you keep your oral health in-line […]
Orthodontic Treatment For Children
Orthodontic treatment can fix jaw alignment problems Gone are the days of having to wait until all of the adult teeth present before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Now, thanks to new technology and research showing the long-term benefits for early treatment, orthodontic treatment can help the developing teeth and jaws. Why orthodontics? Early treatment is aimed […]
How to clean teeth with braces
Braces mean the journey towards straighter teeth but do require a more intensive oral hygiene routine. Cleaning your teeth with braces Many patients who get braces or are considering them worry about how to properly clean their teeth while wearing orthodontics to ensure that the treatment results in pearly white aligned teeth. This is due […]
What are adult orthodontics?
Adult Orthodontics are available to correct a range of issues Orthodontics tends to conjure up images of teenagers wearing braces but you would be surprised to know that more than 30% of orthodontic patients are adults. New technology has made it easier and more effective to correct crooked teeth, improper bites, overcrowding and protrusions at […]
What is a plate?
Orthodontics offers an extremely varied range of appliances which all offer different solutions. The most common removable appliance is called a plate. The orthodontist will be able to decide which treatment is best for your child but it is helpful to know the difference between how braces and plates work as well as what the […]
Do you need a braces mouthguard?
Do I need a braces mouthguard? Just because you have braces does not mean that you can no longer participate in your favourite sports. Braces on their own pose a risk of injuring your mouth but a braces mouth guard will offer protection for your teeth, gums and jaw. There are various options available to […]