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Orthodontics is not just about creating a beautiful smile. It is about creating a healthy bite that will benefit the child for the rest of their [...]

Whilst you enjoy the upcoming festive season and your holidays ahead, it is important to make sure you take good care of your orthodontic [...]

A wire or bracket can break during braces treatment, resulting in cuts or ulcers inside the mouth.  If left unfixed, it may prolong your [...]

While cheap DIY braces might sound tempting, don’t be fooled.  Orthodontics Australia (the Orthodontic Society’s public advice channel) is [...]

Orthodontic treatment involves the application of different forces on teeth to place them in their ideal positions and can be achieved with [...]

Having straight teeth not only gives you a beautiful smile, it also contributes to your overall health. The major health benefit of straight [...]

We get this question a lot! Most patients are understandably quite eager to complete their orthodontic treatment as quickly as possible. Dr Mehta [...]

Braces are typically associated with teens or adults looking to correct teeth and jaw misalignment. However, for many individuals the best time [...]

Braces work by gently applying pressure to the teeth to gradually move them into the correct position. In some cases, orthodontic elastics (also [...]

A number of things can cause tooth staining. External tooth staining can be caused by smoking, drinking tea & coffee and eating foods that [...]

If you are wearing braces or any other orthodontic appliance and are planning a holiday, you need to be prepared. Here are a list of handy items [...]

Our team at Mehta Orthodontics want to ensure you and your braces get off to a good start on your journey to achieving a beautiful smile. You [...]

Ideally, human teeth would line up as neatly as the keys on a piano. Unfortunately, many people must contend with crooked teeth, crowded smiles, [...]

Wearing retainers is equally as important as your orthodontic treatment!  Orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners will create a [...]

Myth 1: Braces are only for children FACT: A recent survey* revealed that 62% of Australian adults are considering orthodontic treatment. As a [...]

Taking good care of your braces, whether you have metal or ceramic braces, will make them more comfortable and effective, meaning you’re a step [...]

70% of kids are happy or excited when told that they require braces, based on research from the peak industry body, Australian Society of [...]

New research from  the Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO), confirms that attitudes towards braces have shifted significantly in recent [...]

90% of people today get their wisdom teeth removed and it seems that wisdom teeth removal is just a “rite of passage”. But is it true that all [...]

How long you’ll have your braces on is dependent upon the goals that you and Dr Mehta have for the final result.  Here are some of the important [...]