Braces work by gently pressing on your teeth and over time moving them into their desired positions.

Braces are fixed to teeth and are usually connected to each other by wires and sometimes elastic bands. The wires we use are in the shape we ideally want your teeth to be. The wires are threaded through the brackets and held to them. As the wires try to return to their original shape, they move teeth. Your Braces will be adjusted periodically so that your teeth move correctly and efficiently.

Braces are beneficial to both adults and children alike. The best age for children to begin Orthodontic treatment varies depending on their individual needs. We recommend coming to visit us at about 8 years of age for their initial assessment. Adult patients can start Orthodontics at any age; however they may require a longer treatment time, as they have denser bone structure than children. Whatever your age the results are just as effective; you are never too old for Braces.

Modern Braces are designed to be as small and efficient as possible. Braces no longer look like "train tracks" running across your teeth. Today, Braces are available in a variety of materials and colours.

For more information on Braces, please contact Victoria Park Dental Specialists on (08) 8373 1363 or click here to contact us online.