When you’re thinking about getting your teeth straightened you suddenly become aware of any mention of such processes in the media. As such, you may recently have heard about a thing called ‘Fastbraces’ or similar ‘quick’ and ‘cheap’ alternatives to real…
The last weekend of March 2018 saw a key event on the annual dental and orthodontic calendar, ‘ADX 2018’ – The Australian Dental Expo. For Brace5’s Dr John Mamutil, an unashamed lover of the latest technology in all walks of…
Before you start orthodontic treatment it’s important that you see a Specialist Orthodontist that has undertaken significant training in this field. It is unfortunate that many dental practitioners these days are claiming to be orthodontists, when in fact they are…
One of the things that can make some people think twice about getting their teeth straightened – or at least delay getting around to it – is the prospect of having their mouth stuffed with putty while their orthodontist makes…
If you’re researching your options for getting your teeth straightened, you’ll want to ensure that your orthodontist is using the most up-to-date processes. And this starts with the way that the mold of your teeth is taken. Actually, this first…
When you’re getting your teeth straightened there’s more than one part to the process. First, there’s the crucial aspect of finding an orthodontist that you feel comfortable with, and that clearly has the experience to help you achieve the smile…
The saying goes ‘do it right, do it once’ – and when it comes to realising long-held dreams, like getting the smile you’ve always wanted, these are wise words. It really does pay to get the job done properly. Whatever…
In your research into straightening your child’s teeth and helping them to smile with confidence, you may well have encountered a piece of rather intimidating kit called the palatal expander. Indeed, other orthodontists may even have recommended using one with…
If you’re looking at different options for straightening your teeth then you’ve probably realised that you have two main choices: braces or Invisalign. Of course, you’re already familiar with the term ‘braces’ – we all are. They’ve been around seemingly…
If you’ve been researching the different options available to you in your quest for a confident new smile, you may have stumbled across ‘clear braces’. Before we go any further, let’s just make one thing clear (excuse the pun): ‘clear…