What is an Orthodontist?
Orthodontists are dental specialists who are trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. They provide a wide range of treatment options to straighten crooked teeth, fix bad bites and align the jaws correctly.
After completing a five-year degree in dentistry, an orthodontist undergoes a further 5,000 hours (or three years of full-time study) of specialist training in the field of orthodontics. Whether you or your child are being treated with braces or clear aligners such as Invisalign®, you need to be sure you’re being treated by an orthodontist to get the best results.
“While orthodontists are primarily known for straightening teeth, they can also assist with painful and misaligned bites, tooth movement caused by bad habits such as thumb sucking, and even some forms of sleep apnoea”.
Source: [OA]
What’s the cost of orthodontic treatment?
One of the most frequently asked questions relates to the costs of Orthodontic treatment.
Since this is a specialised service conducted by experts, orthodontic treatment is expensive as you will undergo an average of 18-months treatment plan that fully tailored to address your problem.
The costs of your treatment are not covered by Medicare or the government’s national Child Dental Benefits Scheme. Your private health insurance extras may include some of the costs of orthodontic treatment. However, ORTHODONTIX offers comprehensive financial plans to make treatment affordable for all.
There are many reasons why you should see an orthodontist:
- Orthodontists are specialists and will create a tailored treatment plan for you
- Your smile is one of your most important features
- Orthodontic treatment has psychological and physical benefits
- There are options to suit every lifestyle so anyone, at most ages can undergo orthodontic treatment
For more information, visit Orthodontics Australia website.
At ORTHODONTIX we offer comprehensible and affordable financial plans so everyone can get their dream smile.
Explore our treatment options
Early Treatment
Early treatment has the best results. The Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) recommends kids see an orthodontist between the ages of six and eight.
Teenage Treatment
Whether your teenager needs traditional metal braces, Invisalign® or a retainer, we’ll be by your side every step of the way from the initial consultation to the final visit.
Adult Treatment
With advancements in orthodontic treatments, we’re helping more and more adults find solutions for oral problems they’ve had since they were children.
About Orthodontix
Our warm and friendly state of the art Orthodontic clinics are located on Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches. Dr Roger Hammond has been fixing smile for over 20 years using the latest technologies available. Assisted by his qualified OTDX team we provide kids, teenagers and adults with the highest level of orthodontic treatment available along with quality personalised care.
We’re changing lives, one smile at a time.
