Lithgow Ortho

A more attractive smile is just one of the many benefits of orthodontics. Orthodontics with Lithgow Ortho can also:

• Increase confidence and self-esteem
• Improve oral health and the ability to clean the teeth
• Reduce the risk of injury or fracture to protruded front teeth
• Aid in optimizing other dental treatment
• Improve function of the teeth
• Increase airway space for improved breathing
• Improve long term health of teeth and gums

Orthodontic treatment with braces (either traditional or ceramic) is the most popular way to achieve a beautiful healthy smile. A combination of brackets positioned carefully on your teeth and specially formed wires provides constant gentle forces that move the teeth into the correct position over the course of treatment. We have different types of braces to suit your look and your lifestyle. Your braces can be:

• Bold, with changeable colours
• Subtle, and tooth coloured
• Hidden, behind your teeth

Orthodontic treatment times vary based on the growth of the patient’s mouth and the individual orthodontic case. With use of the latest technology, treatment times are faster than ever before. Ask Dr. Derek and our team about all the options available for you and how easily you can start on the road to a beautiful smile.

Invisalign is the clear alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign uses 3D computer models of your teeth and a treatment plan from Dr Derek, to create a series of clear plastic trays, or aligners, that fit over your teeth. Over time, these invisible aligners gently move the teeth until they are in the correct position. Dr. Derek uses Invisalign for both adults and teens. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are great solutions for people who want a comfortable and aesthetic way to straighten their teeth.

Inside Braces or ‘Lingual Braces’ provide a new and practically invisible way to change your smile. They are placed behind the teeth, on the inside tooth surface. They are customised to the shape of your teeth and to your individual orthodontic treatment. The benefits of Inside Braces:

• Placed behind the teeth, no one will know that you are wearing braces
• Minimal discomfort and speech interference
• 100% customised for the best results

If you can be treated with conventional braces, it’s likely you can be treated with Inside Braces.