Treatments

Clear Aligners are a series of custom clear plastic trays designed to gradually move the teeth, in stages, toward their desired position. Temporary tooth coloured ‘attachments’ are often required on several teeth to assist in their movement and elastics may be necessary to perfect the bite. The aligners are usually fabricated in a lab but are custom designed by the orthodontist. Effectiveness and outcome are directly related to the ‘designer’ (orthodontist) and the ‘user’ (you). Our orthodontists will be happy to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of both aligners and conventional braces so you can make an informed decision.

If the top and bottom jaws grow out of proportion with each other, function can be compromised and facial balance affected. For some the jaw imbalance can be significant, leading to difficulties in bringing the teeth together and/or resulting cosmetic concerns. Orthodontic care can be combined with jaw surgery to establish balance and function. The resulting changes can be life changing! Jaw surgery shows promise for some as an effective option in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea when conservative methods have proven unsuccessful.