Orthodontic Care

Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and their function. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth.

There are 5 main types of braces available today:

Orthodontics

Interceptive orthodontics typically occurs between 6 and 9 years of age, during the mixed dentition phase, when patients begin to lose their baby teeth. This is the best time to detect whether there are disturbances in jaw growth or tooth development that are more easily addressed at this age.

Ceramic braces

Ceramic braces are braces made of clear, tooth coloured material. They work in the same way as metal braces, but are more discreet and less visible. Compared to metal braces, ceramic braces are less noticeable and present an affordable alternative to metal braces.

Metal braces

Metal braces are popular among children. They work by applying the braces to the teeth and connecting them with a wire. The orthodontist makes adjustments to the wire every 4-8 weeks. Metal braces require care and attention and good oral hygiene is a must throughout treatment.

Lingual braces

Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth and are especially well-suited for adults who do not want noticeable braces or are not keen to get removable options such as aligners.

Damon braces

Damon braces work similarly to metal and ceramic braces and are available in metal or clear/ceramic material. The difference between Damon braces compared to metal or ceramic braces is that they use a self-ligating system such as doors or clips to hold the wire in place, rather than elastic rubber ties.