Affordable braces servicing the eastern suburbs

Ugly, bulky braces from yesteryear are a distant memory! Today, we have more choices for braces to blend into your teeth. Patients can choose from either metal or ceramic braces, depending on their preference.

More affordable than their ceramic equivalent, metal braces are much smaller and less prominent these days, linked together by very fine wires. Kids can have fun choosing their favourite colours for the bands to decorate their braces.

Ceramic tooth-coloured braces are a terrific alternative to metal braces, as they are made to blend in with your teeth colour. They also deliver fast results and stand out much less than metal braces.

At Dentists of East Melbourne, we believe there are significant benefits in proactively assessing kids’ dental development. Early intervention orthodontics can head off more invasive treatment later on – and we only recommend treatment that is absolutely necessary.

There’s a strong relationship between kids’ healthy breathing and correct development of the jaw. We have extensive experience in managing the impact of airway issues and breathing obstructions to jaw development and tooth crowding. Hence, we’re often the first health professionals to identify breathing issues in young patients. Breathing issues can indicate your child isn’t getting enough oxygen. This is particularly serious when insufficient oxygen flows to the brain, which can affect childhood development and behaviour.

Working with allied health partners, we have strong expertise and involvement in helping resolve these issues, frequently resulting in life-changing improvements.

The cost of braces is variable based on many factors including the type of braces, the duration of treatment, the complexity of the case and any treatment needed prior to or alongside orthodontic treatment.

If you are considering braces, book in with our dentist ,Dr Leo Goh, who uses the latest research based treatment modalities and draws on his training in removable, fixed and myofunctional appliances in conjunction with braces or Invisalign clear aligners to create healthy, functional and beautiful smiles.

After a consultation and examination with Dr Goh, he will formulate a personalised treatment plan and cost estimate for you based on your specific needs and preferences.

You can eat with braces, however, when you have braces, you have to be careful to avoid some types of foods in order to not damage your braces. Some of these foods include:

• Hard foods, sticky foods, crunchy foods, sugary and acidic foods, candy, tough meats

It is essential to follow your clinician’s oral hygiene and dietary advice while undergoing orthodontic treatment as well as regular preventative maintenance appointments, in order to ensure you get the most favourable and aesthetic outcome!

Braces work by applying continuous pressure on your teeth over time and gradually moving them into the desired position. This process involves a lot of careful planning in order to determine the amount and location of controlled force that needs to be applied to get proper alignment and correct any bite issues. Treatment duration varies depending on the severity of orthodontic problems and individual factors. Following braces, a patient should wear retainers to maintain the new position of the teeth.

Whether Invisalign is better or braces depends on various factors including individual preferences, orthodontic needs and treatment goals. Both Invisalign and traditional braces have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you are considering orthodontic treatment, call our practice to organise an initial consultation appointment in order to evaluate your specific case and determine which is the best option for you!

The primary goal of braces is to straighten teeth, correct your bite and improve oral health. Braces may have some indirect effects on facial appearance if there are significant changes in the position of the teeth