What is the best age to get braces?
Many parents ask the same question: “What is the best age to get braces?” The answer depends on your child’s development, dental health, and the type of orthodontic problem involved.…
Orthodontics
Adults with braces: your guide to treatment at any age
Adult braces now account for 25% of orthodontic treatments, up from just 5% two decades ago, reflecting a steady rise in adults seeking teeth straightening for both health and cosmetic…
What’s the difference between dentists and orthodontists?
When it comes to oral health, understanding the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist is essential. Both dental specialists help maintain and improve tooth health, but their roles and…
How to fix an overbite or underbite
Having bite problems can be troublesome for a number of reasons. For example, if your jaws don’t align correctly, you may experience discomfort or pain while chewing, or you might…
How are braces put on?
If your dentist has recommended braces to help straighten your teeth and solve other bite problems, you might have a few questions rushing through your head: does it hurt to…
Our ultimate braces colour wheel to inspire your orthodontic treatment
Starting to get excited about your new braces? You’re on you’re way to the smile you’ve always wanted and the application of your braces is right around the corner. Now,…
What can I eat with braces?
If your dentist or orthodontist has recommended braces to help straighten your teeth or solve a problem like gaps, an underbite or overbite, you might be wondering what foods you…
What is the best toothbrush for braces?
If you’re currently wearing braces, oral health and hygiene is now more important than ever. For some perspective, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that Aussies over the…
Braces vs Invisalign: What’s best for me?
Orthodontic treatment or “braces” has been an almost normal part of the teen years for many – so common has it become. What many may not realise is that adults…