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Straighter smiles through orthodontics in Brisbane might be a more common pursuit than you realize. Orthodontics Australia reports that 62% of Australians surveyed are willing to take steps to fix their misaligned teeth. Additionally, these treatments aren't just for teenagers anymore. Of the three million individuals pursuing orthodontic treatments, one in four are adults.

So you can imagine that ...

You’ve just had your brand new braces put on and are well on the way to straighter teeth! It’s very important that you clean your braces and teeth well during your orthodontic treatment in order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Firstly, you must brush thoroughly at least twice a day – after ...

If you've ever had orthodontic treatment (braces or Invisalign) you probably remember your dentist urging you to wear retainers. Once your teeth have been straight for a few months or even years, you probably start to feel like the retainers aren't too important any more. Right? Wrong!! Retainers are crucial ...

Whether you're someone who has recently had braces put on, or the parent of someone who has, this article is relevant to you. 

You've just invested a huge amount of money in straightening your or your child's teeth, so of course you want them to look amazing at the end of orthodontic treatment. The whole point of orthodontics is to make ...

Dr Georgia Sheahan has been delivering orthodontic solutions to our patients at North Brisbane Dental Clinic for years.  Braces and invisalign are available to people of all ages who want straighter teeth.

 Orthodontics for Children

As a general rule, we like to use braces (fixed brackets) to straighten children’s teeth. They are low maintenance and extremely reliable. Usually, we wait until all ...