Mehta Orthodontics is Temporarily Closed – What Does This Mean for My Treatment?
The team at Mehta Orthodontics have made the difficult, but important, decision to postpone any non-urgent appointments. You can be assured that this decision was not made lightly but was made to protect our patients, staff and families. Given this temporary closure, you may have a few questions. We are here to support you and […]
How to Care for Your Smile Between Orthodontic Visits
How to Care for Your Smile Between Orthodontic Visits Even though you may not be seeing us for short while, we want to make sure your oral health care doesn’t end. You can take these few steps to keep things on track with your orthodontic treatment. 1. Clean your teeth multiple times a day If […]
HOW TO PREVENT BROKEN BRACES
Whilst you enjoy the upcoming festive season and your holidays ahead, it is important to make sure you take good care of your orthodontic appliances to minimise the risk of breakages. Breakages are not only annoying as they involve extra orthodontic visits but have the potential to delay your treatment progress. Watch what you eat […]
Help! My braces are broken.
A wire or bracket can break during braces treatment, resulting in cuts or ulcers inside the mouth. If left unfixed, it may prolong your treatment duration. There is nothing to panic about, but you should take action to get your braces fixed. How can braces break? The most common cause of breakages during orthodontic treatment […]
THE RISKS OF “DIY” BRACES
While cheap DIY braces might sound tempting, don’t be fooled. Orthodontics Australia (the Orthodontic Society’s public advice channel) is strongly urging consumers to be wary of the safety risks of cheap, DIY orthodontic products now being offered in Australia. https://orthodonticsaustralia.org.au/consumer-alert-mail-order-orthodontic-treatments/ These do-it-yourself (DIY) products are sold direct to consumers, often at a low cost and […]
DOES MY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT REQUIRE EXTRACTIONS?
Orthodontic treatment involves the application of different forces on teeth to place them in their ideal positions and can be achieved with braces or sequential aligners (such as Invisalign) by the friendly team at Mehta Orthodontics. Tooth extraction will only be recommended by Dr Mehta if it is absolutely necessary for the success of orthodontic […]
Apart from LOOKING GOOD, why are straight teeth important?
Having straight teeth not only gives you a beautiful smile, it also contributes to your overall health. The major health benefit of straight teeth is that it is easier to clean straight teeth compared to crooked teeth. Healthy teeth – The toothbrush bristles can reach almost every surface of straight teeth and floss is easier […]
HOW CAN I HELP MY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FINISH?
We get this question a lot! Most patients are understandably quite eager to complete their orthodontic treatment as quickly as possible. Dr Mehta will customise your treatment plan at your first consultation. We can then give you an estimated treatment time at this initial consultation. However, everyone has a different biological response to orthodontic treatment, […]
IS THERE A BENEFIT TO EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?
Braces are typically associated with teens or adults looking to correct teeth and jaw misalignment. However, for many individuals the best time to see an orthodontist is in childhood. The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends children between the ages of 8-10 years visit an orthodontist for an assessment. Around 8 years old, your child has […]
ALL ABOUT ELASTICS
Braces work by gently applying pressure to the teeth to gradually move them into the correct position. In some cases, orthodontic elastics (also known as rubber bands) are used to apply additional pressure in a specific direction to move individual teeth or groups of teeth and are commonly used to improve your bite. Customised for […]