Orthodontics Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook & Werribee
Our Dentists at Aqua Smiles Dental have years of experience providing Orthodontics to Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook and Werribee community members. We provide individual consultation to deliver the right Orthodontic treatment that will help you achieve a beautiful smile.
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatment not only improves the look of your smile but it can also improve your overall oral health, reducing the risk of developing decay and gum disease. The Dental Health Services Victoria defines Orthodontics as:
a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as dental braces (fixed appliances), plates and headgear.
Who needs Orthodontics?
Children, adolescents or adults may require Orthodontic treatment at some stage in life, common signs that indicate the need for treatment may include:
- Crooked or over crowded teeth
- Blocked tooth/teeth
- Large gaps between teeth
- Protruded teeth
- Overbite, overjet and underbite
- Poor positioning of the jaws
- Improper meeting of upper and lower teeth
- Unpleasing angulations
Fixed Braces vs. Invisalign
What are my options?
We provide Orthodontics to Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Werribee and more
Our expert team of experienced dentists are happy to help you find the right Orthodontic solution. To learn which option is right for you, please follow the links below to find out more information or feel welcome to contact us.
We are Australian trained to provide:
Invisalign
Invisalign is a type of clear removable aligner than can effectively straighten your teeth, they’re great alternative to traditional braces. Advancement in technology has made Invisalign virtually invisible.
Children's Orthodontics
When it comes to health, prevention is much better than cure. We provide early orthodontic intervention which may reduce the likelihood of major issues and negate the need for braces in future.
Frequently Asked Questions
At first, the dental appliance may feel weird as it takes a little bit of time for you to adjust to the feel of Invisalign or Braces in your mouth. It is common to feel a mild level of discomfort when Braces or Invisalign are first fitted and following each Braces adjustment or new Invisalign tray.
The feeling of discomfort is describes as a tightness or tenderness of the teeth and gums when chewing or biting and is a result of the Braces or Invisalign working to correct your bite and straighten your teeth. Patients with Braces may feel irritation to the lips or cheeks as it may rub against these areas.
Generally, the feeling lasts for 1-5 days. Most of our patients manage this period without painkillers or with the use of over the counter pain medication such as paracetamol. If pain persists, please contact us.
It really depends on your specific circumstances, some simple cases may take as little as a few months whilst complex cases can take up to 3 years. Most of our patients require 1 - 2 and a half years of treatment.
Costs will vary depending on the complexity of the case and will also differ based on the dental appliances chosen i.e. Fixed braces or Invisalign.
Patients can expect Orthodontic treatment to cost between $3,000 - $8,000.
No!
We offer an in-house payment plan for all Orthodontic treatment valued over $1,000. Our payment plan consists of a deposit to kick start the process followed by monthly instalments payable during your visit.
Key details:
- No interest ever
- No account or admin fees
- No penalties or late fees
- Flexible monthly instalments (usually $200-$300 p/m)
For more information about our payment plans please click HERE.
Early Orthodontic treatment is recommended for children between 4-11 years, successful early intervention may eliminate the need for full Orthodontic treatment in future potentially saving you thousands of dollars.
Full Orthodontic treatment is recommended for adolescents aged 11+ once all baby teeth have been lost.
Many of our patients undergo treatment later in their adult life and usually have the choice between traditional Dental Braces or Invisalign with the latter, a popular option for professionals looking for a discreet solution.
Yes!
You may require some time to adjust to having Braces or Invisalign however, having these dental appliances will not prevent you from participating in contact sport, playing a musical instrument or engagement in other school activities. If you are playing a contact sport, we always recommend a mouthguard.
