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Advances in orthodontic technology. Good for treatment. Great for patients. Orthodontic technology has advanced significantly in recent years, with the latest developments making the patient experience a more manageable – and enjoyable – experience. As a specialist orthodontist, we take our responsibility to keep current with advances in orthodontic technology very seriously. Attending professional development […]

The start of a new year is often the point at which we pause and set goals. For many of us the goals relate to unhealthy habits we want to kick or new ones we want to create. But parents shouldn’t have a monopoly on setting goals. If we share our approach with kids, they […]

If you think you or your child might need braces, a question that may cross your mind is: Orthodontist or dentist: Who is best for orthodontic treatment? I’m not surprised people feel confused about the difference between an orthodontist and dentist. If you’ve never given it much thought making a distinction between orthodontists and dentists […]

Here’s a scene I see every day. My lovely patient has just completed braces treatment and they’re smiling into the mirror, realising they’re finally free. Yay! Then I remind them: they need a retainer to keep those gorgeous teeth they’ve worked so hard for straight and in place. A question I’m commonly asked at this […]

Recently I overheard one mum say to a friend I’ve booked Tayla* in for her first visit to an orthodontist. Now just to be clear, I wasn’t eavesdropping, but my ears did prick up, especially when her friend responded with, Isn’t that a little early? I mean she’s only eight! It’s a question I’m asked […]

Here you can listen to my radio interview where I discuss my new book, SO Smile! /wp-content/uploads/2020/07/So-Smile-Book-of-the-Week-9414.mp3

I’m excited to announce that I’ve finally launched my book SO Smile: A guide to straightening the confusion, concern and catastrophes around orthodontic treatment. Order your copy of SO Smile now! And while this is good news (high five moment), I’m even more excited for the parents, teens and kids who’ll benefit from SO Smile. […]

Patients often ask me Which is the best manual or electric toothbrush to use during orthodontic treatment? I can relate to this question completely. Whenever I walk down the toothbrush aisle of any supermarket today, I can see why people find it confusing. There is such a wide variety of manual and electric toothbrushes to […]

The ultimate orthodontic holiday checklist is a big call, isn’t it? But the truth is, we think we’ve got a handle on this one. Having treated thousands of patients – and worked through holiday orthodontic ‘emergencies’ – we’ve learned a thing or two about being prepared. With Christmas approaching (let me count the days!) and […]

It’s easy to think kids orthodontic treatment affects just one person. The child (or teenager) who’s been prescribed the treatment. The reality of kids orthodontic treatment, however, is vastly different. As a specialist orthodontist, and author of my soon to be released book So Smile, I’ve learnt a few things about orthodontics, including early interceptive […]