Fresh Smiles Orthodontics and what to expect.
When considering orthodontic treatment you want to be confident that you’ve selected the right practitioner. At Fresh Smiles specialist orthodontics we are here to provide you and your family the highest quality of care and to ensure you get that smile you have always dreamt of. We thrive on ensuring our patients have a enjoyable experience while creating your smile.
Why see a specialist orthodontist?
here are also many general dentists who offer some orthodontic services so knowing who you should see can be confusing. There are also potentially dangerous mail-order “DIY” treatment options appearing on the market – these should definitely be avoided.
While there might be a number of factors that help you decide which provider is right for you, there are some important differences to consider when deciding.
Orthodontists are fully trained and registered specialists. After completing their general dental degree, they returned to university for another three years of full-time study to become a specialist in orthodontics. This means that they are trained to provide all types of orthodontic treatments, from plates, expanders, braces through to clear aligner treatments such as Invisalign®, Spark®.
This additional study allowed them to focus their attention on straightening teeth, as well as diagnosing and correcting irregularities of the face and jaw. This is what they do best. In fact, it’s what they do all day, every day.
What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?
Orthodontists and dentists both help patients improve their oral health, but in different ways. All registered dentists have studied dentistry, which provides general training in the health and management of the teeth, gum, jaw, and nerves. However, orthodontics is a recognised specialty of dentistry that focuses on facial growth, correcting bites, and straightening teeth.
What you might not know is that all orthodontists began their career as dentists before completing an additional three years of full-time university study in orthodontics, which involves extensive education in the areas of facial growth, biology, tooth movement and applied mechanics. All orthodontists have also completed peer-reviewed scientific research as part of their full-time specialist training at university. These orthodontic research projects continue to increase the knowledge base in molecular and biomaterial science, genetics, engineering and human growth and development. This means that specialist orthodontists are the most qualified practitioners to evaluate new strategies and methods to deliver the best result for your smile.
Why Choose Fresh Smiles Geelong Orthodontics?
Even if you are seeing an orthodontist, treatment can be different from practice to practice. At Fresh Smiles we strive to provide evidence based high quality care with individualised treatment plans. At your initial consultation you will meet Dr Vanessa Hawkins and the Fresh Smiles team who can talk you through all your treatment options and answer any questions you may have about your treatment.
What to expect throughout your smile journey with Fresh Smiles.
- Your orthodontist will discuss all reasonable and relevant orthodontic treatment options for your individual case, along with the expected benefits and costs. In addition, any advantages and/or limitations of each option should be explained.
- Your orthodontist will create a customised treatment plan for you and take you through all the steps required to get the desired outcome, making you feel at ease about the journey ahead.
- Your orthodontist will focus on the long-term outcomes for your teeth and talk about how to retain your beautiful smile for years to come.
- Your orthodontist will assess your teeth at regular intervals throughout your orthodontic treatment to ensure it stays on track and is completed safely.
- Your orthodontist is a true specialist and expert who cares about your oral health and will work with you every step of the way.
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