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When should my child commence orthodontic treatment?
21-Jul-2010
The Australian and American Orthodontic Societies recommend initial orthodontic assessment around the age of 7 years when the permanent incisor teeth are erupting. The majority of children examined at this age will not require immediate treatment, perhaps never however early assessment helps detect..Read more...
Coloured braces
15-Jun-2010
Coloured braces are still available. Self ligating braces such as the Damon and Innovation brands are used where we feel it appropriate to do so however conventional braces are still routinely used, particularly for the younger patients who want to splash some colour about. They work just as well an..Read more...
European Orthodontic Society's annual meeting
15-Jun-2010
Dr Rick Olive is presently in Europe attending the European Orthodontic Society's annual meeting where he will present a lecture on Impacted Canine Teeth. Rick has lectured extensively and written several journal articles on this subject over several years and is recognised as an expert in the diagn..Read more...
All clear ceramic self ligating brackets available in Australia
12-Jun-2010
Damon have inroduced the first ALL CLEAR ceramic self ligating brackets to the Australian market. Damon braces have been around for quite a while now but to date have not offered a truely aesthetic brace. The primary advantage of the ceramic self ligating brace is that we can do away with the plasti..Read more...
Invisalign have introduced "Invisalign Teen"
10-Jun-2010
Invisalign have introduced "Invisalign Teen" aimed as a brace alternative to the teenage market. The appliance and the principles behind it are similar to those found with standard Invisalign which we have used in our practice for over ten years. Source: http://www.invisalign.com.au/WhatIs/Page..Read more...
