Adult braces treatment has always been a large part of our work in North Sydney Orthodontics, and even though it can be complex, Dr Daniels is always ready for a new challenge. Adult orthodontics often involves re-treatment of previous brace treatment that has relapsed, and sometimes the takeover of problem cases or transfer of treatment from other practices. We see high flying professional people, and uni students, and everyday workers and even the odd film star seeking our advanced treatments.
How is adult orthodontic treatment different?
Adults want straight teeth but they come with other demands, conditions and timescales that need a full range of orthodontic skills, experience and creativity to solve. Luckily we’re well practiced in non-extraction alignment, ortho-surgical correction, invisible braces and ‘invisalign’ treatment as well as the traditional expertise in visible braces – its all needed .
We combine the strengths of different types of orthodontic appliance to create hybrid orthodontic treatment to overcome these challenges
Orthodontic Alignment of wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth can be saved if there is enough space. Even severely misaligned teeth can sometimes be corrected with orthodontics, which is more cost-effective than getting an implant. In this case, the tilted lower wisdom teeth were straightened and gaps closed, improving function and saving the need for a dental implant.
Achieving optimal dental alignment may require straightening the teeth followed by jaw surgery to correct the growth discrepancy. The specific surgical procedure will depend on the nature of the issue and will be determined through collaboration between the orthodontist and surgeon. Jaw surgery offers benefits such as improved dental stability and enhanced facial symmetry but entails higher risks and costs compared to alternative treatments.
