Orthodontics next door to Moorebank

Usually, yes. Once treatment is under way, most visits are short reviews that fit an after-school or Saturday slot. The drive from most of Moorebank is short and parking is at the door, so a review straight after pick-up is realistic. The first visit, when records are taken, runs longer, so a Saturday or the school holidays may suit that one.

We look at how your child's bite and jaws are developing as the adult teeth come in, and whether a habit such as thumb sucking is affecting them. For most seven-year-olds the answer is to keep an eye on things, and we will tell you that plainly. If a crossbite or a narrow upper jaw would be easier to correct now, you get the reasons and a written quote before any early treatment starts.

It can, if the habit carries on after the adult front teeth arrive. Long-term thumb or finger sucking can push the upper front teeth forward, stop the front teeth meeting when your child bites, and narrow the upper jaw. Many children stop on their own. When the habit hangs on, a habit-breaker appliance can help, and an early check shows whether the teeth have already started to move.

Yes. Early checks are one part of the work. Most full braces and Invisalign® treatment happens in the teenage years, and adults can start at any age while their teeth and gums are healthy. The options include Invisalign, Damon™ braces in metal or clear, and lingual braces that sit behind the teeth.