The Orthodontist Peter Foo recommends all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. Here's why: Orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present. While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect. A check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or, the orthodontist may identify a developing problem but recomme

When it comes to creating the perfect smile, you need to make sure you're getting the right advice from the right expert. A lot of people get mixed up with what the difference is between a Dentist or an Orthodontist, indeed they have a lot in common but specialisation is what sets an orthodontist apart. ` What is the difference? Orthodontists are dental specialists. They specialise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities to help corre

Love your teeth! It's never too late to move your teeth! Today, one orthodontic patient in five is an adult. You’re never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. No matter what your age, proper alignment of teeth contributes to your good health and a beautiful smile. Maintaining dental health It is important to always maintain dental health throughout your life. Leaving misaligned teeth untreated may lead to other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, as

Just got your braces put in for the first time? At first it's quite uncomfortable and can be painful at times. This is normal. The next few days will be tough but soon your teeth will get use to it and the pain will subside. However we need to make sure we maintain and take care of our new braces, participating in activities that won't cause us pain. Follow this Oral Care Guide on protecting your teeth whilst wearing braces. For more information. Please feel free to call us

Every-time we eat and drink something we are allowing acid to come into contact with our teeth. Overtime this can affect our enamel, it is important to educate your children and to keep yourself informed about the types of food we eat and the types of drink we consume to fully understand how acidic each item is and how it may effect our teeth. Make sure you drink water in between drinking acidic liquids and brush your teeth twice a day. If you need any more information or wo

Anyone can have their teeth straighten. There is no age restriction on orthodontic treatment! Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful, healthy smile. From age 7, we tend to monitor development of teeth and growth. Treatment usually starts for most people from about age 12 when the baby teeth are replaced by a full set of adult, or permanent teeth. Today, an increasing number of adults are choosing to wea