Orthodontic FAQs

We’ve compiled answers to questions we are commonly asked by our patients. If you don’t see the answer to your question below, please reach out to our helpful staff so we can assist you.

Orthodontic FAQs

FAQs

How much does orthodontic treatment cost?

Am I too old for braces?

How long does treatment take?

Do braces hurt?

What should I do if a bracket breaks?

Will I experience discomfort after a TAD is placed?

What do I do if a TAD comes loose?

What are Invisalign® clear aligners made from?

What should I do if I lose my aligner trays?

What do I do if my RME comes loose?

What do I do if my separators fall out?

What to do in an emergency?

What is the best age to visit an orthodontist?

Do I need a referral?

Is it OK to have a second opinion?

Why is there a consultation fee to see the Orthodontist?

Is Orthodontic treatment covered by Medicare?

What types of treatments are available?

Are there alternatives to traditional braces?

How often should I visit the orthodontist during treatment?

Can adults get braces?

What happens after braces are removed?

How to care for your new braces

Just got your new braces? Watch our helpful presentation. It will teach you how to care for your braces correctly by showing you correct brushing and flossing techniques and also gives examples of foods you should avoid whilst in braces.

How to care for your new braces

Orthodontic booklet

Download and read more about Orthodontic Treatment.

Just started with braces or Invisalign? Watch our helpful presentations in Treatment Videos. It will teach you how to care for your braces or Invisalign correctly by showing you useful techniques and also gives examples of foods you should avoid whilst in treatment.

A scientific presentation on Potential risks of orthodontic therapy: a critical review and conceptual framework.

Reference: Australian Dental Journal 2017; 62:(1 Suppl): 86–96

Orthodontic booklet

More education materials

If you’d like to learn more about your treatment, you can visit our Treatment Videos page or read some of the articles below on the world of Orthodontics.

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