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April 9, 2024
Getting a healthy, straight smile can be an excellent long-term investment. We know you may
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Choose a lifetime of smiles with Fine Orthodontist Sydney braces.
Dr Fine uses braces as a tool to improve your dental alignment, as well as correct the way your teeth fit together. Braces can correct a range of orthodontic issues, including, for example:
As well as improving your appearance, braces can improve your overall health and well-being.
Here are some of the key benefits braces can bring:
The Fine Orthodontist Sydney team has the commitment, experience and technology to ensure that your braces treatment is of the highest standard possible.
Our team is devoted to ensuring that your braces treatment is as comfortable, successful, and rewarding as possible.
Learn what makes us different, and how we’ll make sure that your braces treatment ticks all boxes:
Sometimes, the number of available braces options can feel overwhelming!
Rest assured – if braces are a good option for you, our team will help you navigate your options so you can find the treatment that best suits your needs.
Schedule a free assessment with us to get up close and personal with different types of braces, and discuss your needs and preferences with our friendly team.
Get a head-start on learning about about different types of braces below:
If you want to avoid fixed braces, you’ll be pleased to learn that Dr. Fine has extensive experience and expertise in using clear aligners.
You can learn more about braces alternatives below:
FineLine (developed in response to patient needs)
Fixed braces are the best option for those who prefer not to take aligners in and out.
Most people are familiar with the look of braces, but how will they work to create your stunning smile?
1. Tooth brackets are the individual, square-shaped appliances that are glued onto each individual tooth.
Despite their small, simple appearance, your tooth bracket is a complex ‘tooth handle’, which allows your orthodontist to control your tooth.
With careful placement by an experienced orthodontist, tooth brackets ensure that pressure is accurately directed to your teeth in order to achieve your intended results.
2. Wires are threaded through a slot in each tooth bracket, and are the main source of energy for tooth movement.
Once an orthodontic wire is placed along the uneven path of misaligned teeth, it attempts to move back into its original shape, shifting your teeth with it.
Your wires will be quite flexible to begin with, but as treatment progresses, they’ll become stronger and stiffer. Your orthodontist may add bends to your wires to fine-tune your treatment.
3. Elastics Depending on your needs, elastics are sometimes added to your braces treatment plan.
Elastics are small, circular rubber bands usually used to add specific forces, often across jaws (between upper and lower teeth) to achieve movements that are not possible with tooth brackets and wires alone).
Most commonly, elastics are worn towards the end of treatment, once you’re getting close to your final result.
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Your new braces will be attached to your teeth using a special tooth glue. Small square brackets are used on most teeth, while circular metal bands are sometimes applied to the back molars.
Bands encircle your whole tooth, so are usually only used if we believe more ‘surface area’ is needed to ensure that the attachment stays on your molar.
Braces placement is one of the most important aspects of your orthodontic treatment. Dr Fine will carefully ensure that each bracket is positioned and angled so that your teeth move in the correct direction, once the wire is in place.
Following placement of the brackets and any bands, your wire will be placed, and your braces closed over the wire to secure it in place.
Once your braces have been applied, our friendly team will provide you with detailed instructions and answer any questions you may have. You’ll also take home a ‘show bag’ of goodies to help you care for your new braces!
Check out our blog to learn more about life with braces, including finding out the best foods to eat with your new braces.
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Check out our gallery of braces results:
Remember, everyone is unique, and has a different starting point.
To find out your treatment needs, book in for a free* assessment.
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Getting a healthy, straight smile can be an excellent long-term investment. We know you may be looking for a quick
Most braces treatments take 12-24 months. After they are removed we fit a special retainer to keep the newly straightened teeth in place. Retainers protect and maintain your smile in the future.
Most patients find that braces do not affect their speech. Lingual braces that are worn behind your teeth, and some plates, can however impact speech. This is one of the reasons many adults looking for a discreet option now choose clear aligners.
Getting braces put on should not hurt, as they are simply glued to the enamel of your teeth using a special glue. A particular wavelength of blue light sets the glue, so you don’t need to wait with your mouth open while they dry. We do need to keep your lips off your teeth for a little while during the process using a ‘cheek retractor’ some people find that this is a little bit uncomfortable. You may also find that your new braces feel a bit tight, and that your teeth feel a little tender in the first few days, and sometimes also after adjustments. This is a sign that your teeth are moving and progress is being made.
You may also find that the braces feel rough compared to your usual smooth teeth, where they touch the inside of your cheeks and lips. This tends to get better over time as your mouth adjusts to your new braces. At Fine Orthodontist Sydney we use high-tech braces which are small and smooth but still provide optimum results. At your braces fitting appointment you’ll be given plenty of tips and advice to ensure that your braces are as comfortable as possible.
Check out our dedicated page on children’s treatment to learn more about treatment timing for kids.
Some people are self-conscious about their top teeth only. Read our article to learn more – Braces on Top Teeth: Factors to Consider.
Take the first step towards a lifetime of beautiful smiles!
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