My child has an UNDERBITE – Part 1
What is an underbite? Most people have some degree of overbite where upper front teeth overlap in front of lower teeth. An underbite, also known as a Class III malocclusion, is an abnormal relationship between the upper and lower teeth, in
Pays to act on early orthodontic care
Our Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Ping Ping, was recently interviewed by The Age. In this article, Dr Ping Ping discusses when you should take your child to visit an orthodontist.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. The Invisalign System uses a combination of 3-D virtual modelling software, customised manufacturing and virtually clear, removable ‘aligners’ to straighten teeth without metal or wires. The Invisalign system is
Orthodontics for Adults
Orthodontics for adults are becoming increasingly common. Approximately, one in five orthodontic patients are adults, and this number continues to grow. The few reasons why adults choose to undertake orthodontic treatments are because they had no access to orthodontic treatment when
Straight Teeth For Your Wedding
Congratulations! It is one of the most important days in your life. A day you and your partner will remember forever. And, you may be thinking you want that perfect smile and straight teeth for your wedding. Our team at Specialists
Tips To Relief Discomfort From Braces
If you have recently have braces put on your teeth, you may experience some pain from braces or discomfort around your teeth, gums and inner cheek. Don't be worried, this is absolutely normal. The discomfort usually goes away after the
Do Braces Hurt?
One of the most commonly asked questions during a potential patient's first orthodontic visit is 'Do Braces Hurt?'. Well, you can rest assured that the discomfort from braces is manageable. This article will outline what to expect when you get
What do children think about braces?
It is common for most parents to be worried when they found out that their children will need orthodontic treatment. While parents are worrying about the cost of treatment, they are also thinking about how will their children accept braces. Fortunately,
What are Lingual Braces?
A lot of people, especially adults, are putting braces treatment off because they are concern about the train track appearance of traditional braces. Little did they know that there are many new aesthetic orthodontic treatment options available. These are excellent
How To Tell If My Child Needs Braces?
As a parent, we always want to give our children the best, especially when it comes to their health and wellbeing. So you may be wondering, ‘So many children are getting braces nowadays, how can I tell if my child