ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS

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Smileworx has a different approach to treatment, and this is something we’re particularly proud of.

With the benefit of decades of experience, and thousands of hours of training, we approach each patient as an individual and design a completely tailored solution to get the optimum result.

We consider far more than how to straighten your teeth; weighing up how any orthodontic treatment may affect the balance of the whole facial structure.

A customised and effective treatment approach

Orthodontic treatments come in all shapes and sizes. Some are more severe than others, and they can come at any age! Here are some of the conditions you or your child might be experiencing. The good news, is that there are a range of treatments available for every person : )

Habits

We have developed a unique treatment approach to identify and address habits such as tongue thrust before they develop into significant problems requiring more complex treatment. For a tongue thrust, we use a device that prevents the tongue from coming forwards, keeping it in the correct position in the roof of the mouth. Over time it can widen the roof of the mouth and prevent many other orthodontic problems, like an openbit, from developing.

Braces

Braces straighten teeth by applying steady pressure to your teeth over a period of time. Metal braces have brackets and wires, and may also have rubber bands, all working together to keep pressure on the teeth and move them into the correct position. Today, there are a wide variety of braces available, including clear aligners, traditional metal braces and ceramic braces which have a clear bracket. When the braces come off you may have to wear a retainer for a period of time, which is like a thin mouthguard fitted over your teeth to help them settle in their new positions and prevents them from moving back to their old positions.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces work broadly the same as metal braces, but they are made of clear, or tooth-coloured ceramic brackets and may also use tooth-coloured wire, making them less obvious than metal braces. Your orthodontist will let you know if you’re a good candidate for these braces after they examine your teeth.

Invisalign

Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance that uses a series of removable and comfortable aligners that are, as the name suggests, near-invisible! To ensure the aligners fit seamlessly into your existing smile, scans are taken of the teeth and the impressions sent to the Invisalign Headquarters. The Invisalign professionals then formulate a plan for creating the perfect smile for you or your child. In as little as two weeks, the first set of aligners arrive, and the journey can begin! As the teeth move, you will receive new aligners that will build on the work of the previous set gradually pushing the teeth in to the right position; a straight and beautiful smile. Generally, the treatment lasts between 9 to 15 months, but this can vary from case to case.

Simpli5

Simpli5 clear aligners have become a popular alternative to traditional orthodontic appliances, like metal braces, giving patients the beautiful smiles they’ve always wanted!

WHAT ARE SIMPLI5 ALIGNERS?

Simpli5 is a system of aligners designed to correct minor imperfections in the alignment of your teeth within approximately five to six months. Each set of aligners is customised to your teeth to correct minor problems and to realign teeth that have already received orthodontic treatment.

The Smileworx Difference

“I just wanted to pass on a little feedback. The technician who adjusted my daughter’s plate on Friday and today was exceptional. How she approached it, and how she treated my daughter was EXACTLY what I want from all service providers, especially those in health. She cares, and it’s obvious. She wasn’t prepared to stop adjusting, working, trying, until she was perfectly happy with the fit and comfort. I was 100 percent comfortable that if she was happy, then we were good.”

“Dr Todres made me feel really confident, because he’s someone willing to have a chat and a laugh, you get a rapport. He’s so knowledgeable, I felt we were in good hands and lucky to get him.”

“To anyone choosing an orthodontist I’d say it’s important to do a little homework on who you’re going to go and see. Of course it’s important what they’re going to do and how they’re going to do it; but at Smileworx you get a team that works together so nicely, and they’re so accommodating, it’s made the process an easy ride all the way through. All parents are busy and if the orthodontic treatment can go a bit smoother and a bit easier, that’s always going to be good. They even do all the liaising with the dentist, so I don’t have to worry about any of that.”

“There’s definitely a different feeling at Smileworx and that’s why I continue to go to them. I remember the first time I ever went there, I felt like I’d known Dr Todres for a long time, and so did my son. The ladies that work there, he must really hand-pick those because in 11 years there hasn’t been a single dud. I could have the whole bunch of those women as my friends. Most of them have been with him the whole time. The clinic isn’t at all clinical, the colours and everything. It’s a really nice place as soon as you walk in.”

“My youngest has had to have quite a few of her baby teeth taken out so the plate would fit in there and she has quite a lot of anxiety, but they’ve been wonderful with that. The dentist said when she was explaining it to her, ‘the fairy is going to come in, so close your eyes because she needs the darkness and she’s going to dance all over your teeth’. Afterwards my daughter said, ‘I did feel the fairy dancing, she had high heels on!’”

“My younger son came with us to an appointment once and Dr Todres saw in a tick that he was going to be a candidate for braces, because he was a mouth breather. He knew that your tongue has a lot to do with the size of the arch of your roof palette – if you breathe through your nose more then your tongue widens it out, but if you breathe through your mouth, you’re not widening it as much. Anyway, Dr Todres was spot on – a few years later we were back there with my younger son for braces and an expander. I learned quite a bit at Smileworx!”

“One of the receptionists is such a lovely person. Her manner and her positive bubbly nature made the whole thing – you’d actually look forward to the appointments. And all the other girls, they were lovely too, but she just shone. It really changed the experience for me. They create a very warm atmosphere. Often a medical area can be opposite to that – very quiet – and for kids that’s the last thing they want. For little kids, they have PlayStation and iPads on the wall, you can grab one of those while you’re waiting.”