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Choosing a dentist for your family is a big decision. We want to assure you that your questions are welcome and if your question is not listed below, simply contact our surgery and our reception staff will be happy to help.
Invisible Braces
We offer both traditional orthodontics and Invisalign.
Traditional Orthodontics in Coffs Harbour
Traditional orthodontics may be the best option for young patients or for adult patients who have complex bite-related issues.
Traditional orthodontics solve most alignment issues to achieve a comfortable and more attractive smile, including:
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Protruding teeth
- Crossbite
- Irregular spacing
- Overcrowding
We also offer early orthodontics for kids.
Two-phase treatment with early childhood braces or space maintainers can eliminate the need for extractions due to overcrowding because it addresses the issue during development. Early childhood orthodontics also shortens or eliminates the need for lengthy orthodontic treatment in the future.
Invisible Braces with Invisalign and ClearCorrect
Many older teen and adult patients prefer a discreet treatment alternative to brackets and wires. Both Invisalign and ClearCorrect use nearly invisible clear aligner trays to apply gentle pressure to teeth in order to achieve ideal alignment.
Aligner trays come in a series with each bringing you closer to your ideal smile. Wearing the aligners for most of the day (around 22 hours) will give you the best results.
You can remove your aligners to eat and clean your teeth, making them exceptionally convenient.
Contact Arthur Street Dental located in Coffs Harbour to learn more about our orthodontic options.
Clear aligner treatment begins with a thorough exam by Dr Justin Ward in our Coffs Harbour dental clinic. We use advanced dental technology during your exam, like x-rays, 3-D cone beam imaging, and moulds of your teeth, to create a customised treatment plan for you.
The customised treatment plan Dr Ward develops for you will take into account your dental situation. He will let you know how long it will take to straighten your teeth and the cost for treatment before you embark on your clear aligner journey.
Clear aligners work similarly to braces, slowly moving your teeth into a straighter position. We will create sets of custom aligners specifically for you, and each set of aligners will move your teeth closer to the desired position. Most patients will change their aligners out for a new set every two weeks or so. Dr Ward will provide you with a personalised aligner schedule for your clear aligners.
To enjoy accurate, fast results, it’s essential that you follow all our instructions and the schedules we provide. We are always here to help you if you have any questions.
Clear Braces Treatment in Coffs Harbour
If you’re interested in straightening your teeth in Coffs Harbour, we invite you to call Arthur Street Dental for more information on clear braces. Clear braces offer patients a convenient and discreet method for creating a straighter smile and better-aligned bite.
With straighter teeth, many patients can improve both their smile aesthetics and oral health.
Depending on your teeth, the straightening process with Invisalign invisible braces can take anywhere from six months to 18 months. It may seem like a long time, but patients may enjoy a variety of benefits after finishing treatment, including a smile they’re happier with, an easier and more effective oral hygiene routine, and sometimes even increased function due to a better-aligned bite.
What’s the First Step toward Straighter Teeth?
The first step in clear braces treatment is an evaluation with Dr Justin Ward at Arthur Street Dental. Dr Ward will thoroughly examine your teeth and overall oral health to ensure that you’re a good candidate before moving forward with clear braces treatment. After your initial exam, he can provide estimates for the length of treatment time and cost of clear aligners treatment based on your specific dental situation and needs.
If you decide to follow through with invisible braces treatment, we can then continue the process of creating your custom aligners.
Why Does Orthodontic Treatment Take So Long?
Invisible braces work by slowly shifting the position of your teeth. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to speed treatment time because shifting your teeth is simply a slow process. However, clear braces treatment in makes the process convenient. They are removable, so there’s no need to change your diet during treatment, and they’re easy to clean and maintain.
They’re also incredibly discreet and nearly invisible, so you don’t have to worry about changing the appearance of your smile for months while you complete treatment.
Schedule a Consult for Invisalign in Coffs Harbour!
At Arthur Street Dental, Dr Ward provides exceptional invisible braces treatment, and he would love to help you straighten your teeth to create a more uniform smile. We invite you to call our Coffs Harbour dental practice on (02) 6652 1677 to arrange your consultation.
Traditional braces are still effective, and we still recommend traditional braces in some cases. However, for many patients, invisible braces are just as effective and achieve the same results.
Invisalign invisible braces have the added benefits of:
- No monthly appointment is needed for adjustments
- Home care of your teeth is much more efficient
- Aligner maintenance is simple and straightforward
- Flexible plastic aligners offer comfort and a great fit
- Incredible discretion
Since there are no brackets or wires on your teeth when wearing invisible braces, you can remove the clear aligners to brush and floss, making your oral hygiene much more manageable. And you don’t have to change your diet while you’re undergoing treatment. Instead, you can remove the aligners when you eat and drink.
Are Invisible Braces Right for Me?
When you visit our dental practice in Coffs Harbour, Dr Just Ward will evaluate your dental situation to determine if you’re a good candidate for invisible braces. If he finds that invisible braces will help you straighten your teeth, he will work with you to arrange a treatment plan to meet your smile goals.
Schedule Your Invisible Braces Consultation in Coffs Harbour!
If you want to straighten crooked teeth near Coffs Harbour, NSW, Dr. Ward can evaluate your dental needs and let you know if invisible braces are right for you. We invite you to contact Arthur Street Dental to book your appointment.
Determining the cost of Invisalign varies based on each patient's unique needs. For example, a patient aligning their teeth for the first time may need longer treatment than one who had orthodontic treatment as an adolescent.
Therefore, the complexity of each case is different, and the length of treatment time for clear braces may vary, which could impact the cost.
The Clear Braces Consultation
The best way to determine if Invisalign is the right treatment for you and exactly how much it will cost is to schedule an Invisalign consultation with Dr Ward.
During this visit, Dr Ward gathers information about your smile through an examination, x-rays, and photos. He'll use this information to create your treatment plan if you decide to move forward with treatment, and he'll also be able to give you an estimate for how long your treatment will take and how much it might cost.
If he determines that Invisalign is not the right treatment to help you reach your smile goals, he may have other suggestions he can discuss with you during your consultation.
Schedule Your Invisible Braces Consultation in Coffs Harbour!
Invisalign in Coffs Harbour provides adults with an excellent option for aligning their teeth with discretion and efficiency. We invite your call today for more information on this innovative orthodontic treatment.