Going on Holidays With Your Braces
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 to pack when going on holidays with braces or other orthodontic appliances: Travel toothbrush Comfort wax Floss Interdental brush A water bottle Elastics (if Dr Mehta has instructed […]
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR YOUR BRACES
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 will get to know your braces quite well in the first few months, so here are some tips for you and your braces to develop the best relationship. […]
RETAINING YOUR BRAND NEW SMILE
Wearing retainers is equally as important as your orthodontic treatment! Orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners will create a beautiful smile, but wearing retainers afterwards is what maintains and protects your smile into the future. The importance of a retainer Retainers are custom-made orthodontic appliances that are designed to hold the teeth in their […]
Top 10 Myths about Braces
Myth 1: Braces are only for children FACT: A recent survey* revealed that 62% of Australian adults are considering orthodontic treatment. As a result, orthodontists from all over Australia are increasingly treating more adults. At Mehta Orthodontics, 25-30% of new patients are over 18 years old. Myth 2: Dentists and orthodontists offer the same services […]
CARING FOR YOUR BRACES TO GET THE PERFECT SMILE
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 closer to the perfect smile! Perfecting your brushing technique is always important, but it becomes especially important when undergoing orthodontic treatment, as it is much easier for pieces of food […]
STIGMA AROUND BRACES A THING OF THE PAST
New research from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO), confirms that attitudes towards braces have shifted significantly in recent years, with 7 in 10 children reacting with happiness or excitement to the news they need braces. The study of registered specialist orthodontists in Australia also found that: 94% of orthodontists have experienced parents bringing their […]
DO I NEED TO HAVE ALL MY WISDOM TEETH REMOVED?
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 wisdom teeth have to be removed? Most of us have 4 wisdom teeth, although some people are born without wisdom teeth and some have extras. Officially known […]
How to decide when your child needs to see an Orthodontist
Confidence is an attractive quality most people desire. It comes from within but is often a reflection of what someone feels on the outside. Seeing an Orthodontist for your child between 8 – 8 ½ years of age may be the best thing for their long-term confidence. Many early orthodontic treatments also allow correction of problems that may […]
Braces for Kids
Although our team at Mehta Orthodontics can enhance a smile at any age, there is an ideal time period to begin treatment for children. It is recommended that the initial orthodontic consultation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 8. You can book directly by calling us and […]
Invisalign
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners that other people won’t notice you’re wearing. Invisalign is made in the USA using 3-D computer imaging technology. Mehta Orthodontics specialises in Invisalign for both adults and children. Whilst Invisalign technology has come a long way recently, there are still some complex cases where using Invisalign will […]