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Phone our friendly staff for an appointment. Before and after school/ work appointments are available.
Our practice has relaxing, modern, architectural designed facilities. Undercover parking is available.
Invisalign is a means of shifting teeth with a series of clear plastic aligners. It is available for patients who wish to hide the fact they are having treatment.
Active Orthodontics is an Accredited Invisalign Provider.
Flexible Hours, Open Monday - Friday
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Orthodontic treatment involves moving the teeth, and sometimes even the jaws, to a better position to give a great smile, a better bite and a balanced facial appearance.
The length of treatment depends on the severity of the problem, and your cooperation. Simple movements can be done in a few months, while more complex treatments can take a couple of years. Turning up for appointments, following instructions, being careful with diet, and good brushing, all lead to faster tooth movement and a great result. Help us to help you.
Very hard foods (pork crackling and nuts) need to be avoided as they can sometimes break your braces. Sticky foods (minties, roll-ups, caramels) make it difficult to clean the teeth and braces. Most foods can still be eaten, but simply need to be cut into small pieces with a knife and fork.
If you have a problem or query, please phone the surgery and the Active Orthodontics staff or Dr. Cook can help you. Frequently, problems can be solved over the phone or left until the next scheduled visit. If a special visit is necessary, the Active Orthodontics staff can arrange this.
Straight teeth mean a better smile and less wear of the teeth. There is less chance of trauma to the teeth when they are protected by the lips rather than protruding. Straight teeth are easier to clean, meaning better gingival and periodontal health. Who knows straight teeth may even mean a better job.
Yes. Initially retainers are worn full time, but then need only be worn at night and then only a couple of nights a week.
Dr. Cook will give you an estimate of costs at your consultation visit. Payment can be spread out over the treatment duration. Your health fund can rebate some money if you are covered for orthodontics. Most people can get a tax refund as well. Your accountant can advise further.
Yes. For whatever reason, treatment during teenage years may not have been possible Teeth can still be moved while an adult. Adult patients are very motivated. Sometimes adults may choose not to have "full treatment", but rather just a "tidy up" of anterior teeth. Dr. Cook will try to give you some options if possible.
Many different types of braces are available in orthodontics today. Braces can be clean coloured, silver or even gold. The choice is yours. Have some fun each month in choosing colours. You can even support your favourite sporting team by wearing their team colours on your teeth. Invisalign is also available. It is a means of moving teeth using a series of clear plastic removable aligners.
Ideally you need to brush after eating. Special brushes will be provided when the braces are placed. A travel/pocket toothbrush is handy to keep the teeth clean during the day while away from home. Dr. Cook recommends that you check the teeth and braces are clean by looking in a mirror, if possible. Various other aids to cleaning are available at the Active Orthodontics front desk.
