Orthodontist in Brisbane providing braces including invisible and clear braces.
Beneficial to both adults and children alike; braces are the most popular form of orthodontic treatment available today. Braces are bonded to teeth and this allows them to move teeth into their desired position.
Braces work by gently pressing on your teeth which produces a force that moves over a period of time. Braces are usually connected to each other by wires and sometimes elastic bands. The wires we use move and shape your teeth to where we want them to be. How long this takes depends upon how far the teeth need to be moved, the age of the patient and your individual variability.
The wires are threaded through the brackets and held to them mostly by elastomeric ties. These elastic ties come in clear or coloured varieties. The colours are very popular and can be changed at each visit.
The best age for children to begin orthodontic treatment varies depending on their individual needs. A good age for your child's first visit is around eight or
nine years of age. Sometimes potential problems can be detected at this stage and avoided by interceptive treatment. This may mean less or no treatment is required later. Your dentist will usually advise you if your child needs to see an orthodontist earlier than this age. Seeing an orthodontist at a younger age may sometimes be necessary if a permanent tooth is erupting in the wrong place.
Adult patients may take longer to treat as they are no longer actively growing, however treatment is still possible in most cases. Sometimes a shorter treatment plan is chosen focusing on the patient's primary concern. You are never too old for braces!
Modern Braces look much less bulky and noticeable than they used to. Braces no longer look like "train tracks" running across your teeth. Today, Braces are available in a variety of shapes and colours.
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For more information on Braces, please contact Centenary Orthodontics on 07 3376 5266 or click here to contact us online.
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