Enhancing smiles, supporting oral health with fixed braces
Orthodontic treatment with fixed braces, clear aligners, and other appliances can transform your smile and improve your overall health. Smile in Style prioritises these treatments. Drs Terry Rose and Meenakshi Rajcoomer, along with their team, have advanced training in orthodontic treatment through Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS). Rest assured that our teams in Sunbury and Moonee Ponds, Victoria, have the skills and experience to diagnose and treat misalignment with appropriate oral appliances for you and/or your child.
What happens if I don’t treat crowded or misaligned teeth?
For full functionality, our teeth, joints, muscles, and jawbone must all work together in harmony. When the teeth are not properly aligned, it can lead to numerous issues aside from the cosmetic ones. Imbalances can cause painful chewing, chronic headaches, jaw pain, and other Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms, and many more issues that only get worse or become more frequent without proper treatment. Additionally, when teeth overlap or are spaced too far apart, it provides an ideal environment for harmful bacteria to multiply. When teeth are not properly positioned, they can be challenging to clean, and inadequate oral hygiene is the biggest risk factor for tooth decay and gum disease.
Are there other ways to straighten teeth?
Dr Rose and Dr Meenakshi consider orthodontic treatment as the best way to straighten teeth. Instead of using crowns or veneers to fix gaps or other spacing issues, we can properly align the teeth without cutting away tooth structure. Your teeth are wholly preserved and when paired with professional bleaching, orthodontic treatment can provide a better, healthier, and more affordable result than crowns or veneers.
How early can braces be started?
While adults and children alike can benefit from braces or appliances, Orthodontics Australia recommends that paediatric patients undergo an assessment between the ages of 7 and 10. This allows for qualified professionals like Drs Rose and Rajcoomer to evaluate your child’s teeth when they still have mixed dentition – both baby and adult teeth. Our doctors can assess developing problems and recommend early interventions that may help your child avoid the need for orthodontic treatment later in life. We have also invested in new POS software to predict future growth accurately. With early orthodontic assessment and treatment, we can avoid further problems and correct issues when the jawbones are still soft and pliable. Corrective procedures at this stage may work faster and more effectively when combined with the normal growth of the child.
What options are available for braces?
At Smile In Style, we offer expansion devices for children who have narrow jaws when they are still growing. They may or may not then need braces. Should they need their teeth further straightened, traditional fixed metal braces may be appropriate for patients who need more complex teeth movement. For simpler cases that only require movement of a few teeth, clear aligner therapy maybe the preferred option. The starting point is to come in and have a consultation with our dentists to work out the best option for you.
We offer the full spectrum of orthodontic treatment, from correcting minor spacing issues with clear aligners to treating severe jaw-related issues with oral surgery or orthodontic skeletal anchorage (pins placed in the bone). Our advanced orthodontic training allows us to provide you and your family with a complete range of treatment options. To find out more, schedule an assessment at Smile in Style. Call our rooms in Moonee Ponds 03 8400 4104 or Sunbury, VIC 03 8001 6021 today.
