Sharn Orthodontics
Dentist in Brisbane

After more than 25 years in Dentistry and over 20 years with our practice, Dr. Creagh brings to her patients a wealth of orthodontic experience. Ceramic braces work exactly like conventional metal braces, the only difference being that the brackets are made out of a very desirable translucent toothcoloured porcelain which make the braces almost invisible (hence they are also known as 'clear braces' or 'invisible braces'). With the normal jaw structure, the teeth in the upper jaw sit slightly outer the teeth in the under jaw, but when the upper jaw is narrower, the under jaw shifts to one side or the other in function this is cross bite. Crowding of teeth simply describes a condition where there is not sufficient space in the mouth (on the upper and or below jaw) for the conventional number of adult teeth, i.e. the teeth are actually too important for the jaw. Deep bite describes the situation where the upper front teeth bite down over the below teeth and in some instances completely hide the lower fore teeth. The gums after the upper teeth and in fore of the teeth under can also be affected. When a tooth falls out or is removed, the other teeth in the mouth, particularly those on either side or overhead where the missing tooth was, tend to 'encroach' or drift into the new space. Teeth generally tend to move towards the front of the mouth and towards the opposing set of teeth (i.e. upper teeth move towards lower teeth and viceversa). Maximum orthodontic treatment is more effective behind adult teeth have come through, which is at 1113 years of age, although some treatment can be started as early as age 89. This can create a trivial gap (called a 'diastema') between these two teeth. Maximum orthodontic treatment is more effective after mature teeth have reach through, which is at 1113 years of age, although some treatment can be started at age 89. It's only when you have a problem with the alignment of your teeth (or your children's teeth) that you need to see orthodontists like us! Underbite describes where the teeth in the below jaw come to rest in fore of the teeth in the upper jaw when the teeth arrive together. Are there foods I cannot eat while I have braces? When the active phase of your treatment is complete, we’ll begin the retention stage. Positive foods will ruin the wires and bands in braces, and should be avoided where possible. Effective cleaning is a very important portion of wearing braces. Some of these benefits include: Correcting crowded or spaced teeth and reducing the difficult to orderly areas between the teeth can assist to improve oral. Orthodontic treatment also improves bad bites (malocclusion), which occur as a result of tooth or jaw misalignment. malocclusion can affect the way you smile, chew and clean your teeth as well as how you feel about your smile. How lengthy does interceptive orthodontic treatment take? Starting at this time allows us to bear the best treatment for every patient and also potentially diminish the overall length of treatment, as in the teenage years' growth and development is quiet underway and there is an opportunity to 'shape' how the teeth align. For those who don’t want the appearance of braces there is also the option of tooth colored brackets and clear (clear) aligners to keep the teeth looking fresh while your fresh smile is being created. Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth.