Orthodontics on the Central Coast
At Deall Dental we offer a range of orthodontic treatment options. Let us help you achieve a healthy, straight and beautiful smile.
Achieving straight teeth has never been easier. You can choose from traditional metal braces, tooth-coloured brackets and even clear aligners. Clear aligners are a revolutionary way to straighten teeth without using braces or wires!
We provide a range of orthodontic options to suit your individual needs and budget. If treatment is necessary, we will thoroughly discuss which option is best suited for you.
We offer a range or orthodontic treatment including:
Frequently asked questions
The benefits of orthodontic treatment go beyond the obvious aesthetic changes of your teeth. Crooked teeth or jaw problems can lead to improper cleaning causing tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss.
Orthodontic problems that go untreated can lead to chewing and digestion difficulties, speech impairments, abnormal wear of tooth surfaces and jaw pain.
Reasons for orthodontic treatment:
- Breathing or swallowing problems – leading to snoring and sleep apnea.
- Crossbite
- Over crowding – extra teeth or malpositioned teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Disfiguring of the face & mouth
- Jaw & joint pain
- Missing or extra teeth
- Protruding upper teeth
- Spacing between teeth
- Speech, chewing or biting problems
Reasons specific to children:
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- Finger or thumb sucking – Causing protrusion of the upper incisor teeth and mouth breathing
- Teeth erupting out of position
First, our dentists take x-rays, photographs and 3D scans of your teeth. Second, we take digital 3D treatment sequences allowing us to show you the movements your teeth will go through with each treatment stage. Custom-made clear aligners are then made for your individual needs.
Clear aligners are worn for about two weeks and then replaced with a new set. These aligners are manufactured on an individual basis to fit your teeth. As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth will gradually begin to move until they have straightened into their final position.
Clear aligners are a very comfortable way to change your smile. The benefits of clear aligner therapy include:
- The aligners are nearly invisible so you can feel comfortable to show off your transforming smile
- The aligners are comfortable to wear. There are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation
- The aligners are removable before eating, brushing, and flossing
- Aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth
If you’re looking to correct the alignment of your smile without the discomfort and appearance of braces, then clear correct may be the best treatment option for you.
Depending on the movement required, some patients may not be suitable candidates for the treatment, in which case traditional braces may be a better option.
Orthodontic treatment involves three phases:
Phase 1 – Planning Phase
Your first couple of visits may include the following:
- A medical and dental history evaluation
- Dental examination
- Photographs of your face and mouth
- X-rays of the teeth and jaws
After careful planning, our highly trained dentists will design and apply braces or fabricate custom-made appliances for you.
Phase 2 – Active Phase
Active treatment involves visiting us on a regular basis for adjustments and following at home directions to ensure successful treatment.
Phase 3 – Retention Phase
Retainers are usually removable and help maintain the changes to your teeth. Wearing them will ensure your teeth and bone stay in their new positions.
Treatment and retention times vary depending on each individual case. Our team will ensure you have a successful treatment for a beautiful smile that can last a lifetime.
Retainers function to prevent movement of teeth and are fitted after braces are removed. Retainers are of two types: fixed and removable. These include:
- Vacuum-formed retainer: A transparent retainer providing good grip to the teeth – worn on a temporary basis. Avoid wearing the retainer while eating and drinking.
- Bonded retainer: A retainer fixed permanently to the inside of teeth.
- Hawley retainer: A strong removable retainer consisting of a plastic part attached behind the teeth and a thin metal wire placed in front of the teeth, keeping the teeth in position.
The following factors influence orthodontic costs:
- The complexity of your case
- How long you are in treatment
- What orthodontic treatment option you decide on
Deall Dental offer a number of payment plan options.