Orthodontics focuses on moving teeth into better positions to improve both appearance and function. While many people think of braces as purely cosmetic, treatment can also improve bite, make teeth easier to clean, and support long-term dental health.
While it can enhance appearance, orthodontics is often as much about long-term dental health as it is about aesthetics. At Harcourt Dental Clinic, orthodontic treatment is carefully planned and, where appropriate, integrated with restorative and periodontal care.
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Orthodontics involves gently moving teeth into more favourable positions using braces or clear aligners. Treatment is carried out gradually, allowing teeth, gums, and supporting structures to adapt safely.
Orthodontic treatment is suitable for children, teenagers, and adults. Many patients seek treatment for crowding or spacing issues, while others benefit from correcting bite issues, correcting relapse from previous braces, or supporting future dental work such as crowns, veneers, or implants.
Orthodontics can address crooked, crowded, or spaced teeth, as well as bite problems such as overbite, underbite, and crossbite. It can also reposition teeth to improve function, cleaning, and long-term stability.
Treatment length varies depending on complexity.
The best approach depends on your teeth, bite, and overall treatment goals. We will guide you through the most suitable options to achieve a stable, healthy result.
Treatment may involve fixed braces or clear aligners, depending on the complexity of the case and your preferences. Some cases are straightforward, while others form part of a more comprehensive treatment plan
Once teeth have been moved, retainers are essential to maintain the result. Retention is a normal and important part of orthodontic care and is discussed as part of treatment planning.
Orthodontics is often used to improve the foundation for other dental treatments, allowing for more conservative and predictable results. After treatment, retainers are important to help maintain the outcome.
Your orthodontic treatment will be planned and monitored by your treating dentist. Where orthodontics is part of a broader restorative or complex treatment plan, Dr Kevin Gilmore will be involved in reviewing the planning and sequencing to ensure alignment supports long-term stability and function.
Orthodontics improves more than appearance — it supports comfort, function, and long-term dental wellness.
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