Orthodontics
Braces, clear aligners and Invisalign for children and adults, including what happens when teeth shift after treatment.
Your Teeth Shifted After Braces: What Now? Orthodontic Relapse Solutions
Years in braces, and now the gap is back. Why orthodontic relapse happens, whether retreatment is worth it, and the options if it is.
Beyond Basic Straightening: Braces for Complex Orthodontic Challenges
Severe crowding, impacted teeth, major bite problems. What modern braces can address in complex cases — and, just as importantly, what they cannot.
The Perfect Partnership: Why Aligners Before Cosmetic Dentistry Makes Sense
Veneers on crooked teeth is wallpaper on a crooked wall. Why straightening first gives thinner veneers, better proportions and years more life.
Why Seven is the Magic Number: Early Orthodontic Intervention for Kids
The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age seven — not to start treatment, but because the jaw is still growing.
5 Reasons Why It’s Dangerous to Straighten Your Teeth With DIY Aligners
Dr Tristen gives five reasons to steer clear of DIY aligners — from untreated gum disease to the absence of any dentist supervising your treatment — and why professional orthodontics…
What Is Invisalign?
Dr Tristen explains what Invisalign is, why the clear aligners are more discreet than traditional braces, how being removable helps your oral hygiene, and what the treatment process involves.
