Combining Maxillofacial Surgery with Invisalign
In some cases, we have patients who need to undergo a surgical procedure to properly fix the alignment of the jaw. In many cases, the ‘bite problem’ is due not only to crooked teeth, but also to a difference in the growth of the upper and lower jaws. In order to properly fix the bite,...
Playing Sport? Protect your teeth!
OK guys and girls, it’s that time of the year again! You know, the time when we see all sorts of impact related injuries to mouths, teeth and gums. A big reminder to footballers, it is vital that you guys and girls are wearing mouth guards! The need to protect your teeth is particularly important...
A Fresh Smile for summer within 6 to 12 months with Invisalign!
Get Ready for your Summer Smile with Invisalign within 6 to 12 months! At Fresh Smiles we know everyone looks forward to the summer holidays! Beach parties, bbq’s, hanging out with your family and your friends on the beach, or just lots of fun in the sun. We associate summer with so much, great food,...
DOES INVISALIGN REALLY WORK?
This is one of the most asked questions we have at Fresh Smiles. Some people may think that Invisalign aligners will only work for minor teeth straightening issues, but the Invisalign System can also be used to treat a range of moderate to severe teeth straightening issues including overcrowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, crossbite, overbite...
Kate’s Invisalign story
This week we are featuring an interview with a young Sydney girl who at the age of 24 decided to embark on the Invisalign treatment, after only six months, Kate is constantly surprised at how far her teeth have come – and no one even notices her Invisalign aligners. Before Kate started her Invisalign treatment,...
A Gooey Play-Doe Impression or a clean Digital Impression?
We are learning new things today at Fresh Smiles orthodontics! Posted by Fresh Smiles Orthodontics on Thursday, March 2, 2017 Would you like Gooey Play Doe Impression of your Teeth or a quick and clean Digital Impression of your Mouth? Dr. Craig Scott at Fresh Smiles incorporated the 3Shape TRIOS 3 intraoral scanner into his...
Are there Risks and Complications with Orthodontic Treatment?
Are there any risks or complications with orthodontic treatment? We are often asked about risks and complications and although Orthodontic treatment isn’t particularly risky, as with any intervention to your body, it does carry some minor risks. For children and adults, you need to consider treatment options, as it’s important to have the information to...
Do’s and Don’ts for Christmas dinner and braces
Hi everyone well we are not far away from Christmas and we thought for those of you wearing braces we would give a quick reminder about the right food to eat over the Christmas break! You should always avoid hard sticky foods, but you need to be extra careful at Christmas time with all the...
Braces & Bullying, what are the facts?!
Braces are common today but, sometimes looking a little different means bullying still occurs! Craig Scott believes braces are becoming more and more accepted in our community. So many kids today are having their teeth aligned and their smiles fixed, but even still we will sometimes hear reports of bullying or teasing because a child,...
Keeping your teeth clean. Why is it important?
Well there are a number of good reasons to keep brushing your teeth. Yep! We know it’s really boring to brush your teeth every day, yet alone two or three times after meals. But guess what? It is really good for your overall health and general dental hygiene! The number one reason to ensure you...