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Listen to what has changed
The appointment starts with your concerns, dental history, previous orthodontic treatment, symptoms, appearance goals, teen responsibilities, and questions about timing or cost.
Orthodontics
A clearer starting point for crowding, spacing and bite concerns
If teeth have shifted, cleaning is becoming harder, or you are wondering whether aligners might help, an orthodontic assessment can clarify what is happening and whether treatment is appropriate.
If you are asking about movement, bite changes or aligners, reception can help you book the right orthodontic conversation.
Orthodontics appointment details
Booking
Book orthodontic advice, adult orthodontics, teen orthodontics, or clear aligner assessments online; call if you are unsure which appointment fits
Costs
Assessment, records, referral needs, treatment complexity, retainers, and health fund cover can affect fees; itemised costs are discussed first
RISKS & LIMITATIONS
Possible risks, limitations, expected maintenance requirements, and the potential need for additional care are discussed where relevant before treatment begins.
How We Help
Records help decide whether movement is realistic
We will look at teeth, gums and bite, discuss any records that may be needed and explain whether monitoring, clear aligners, referral or another pathway makes more sense.
Start here if
- 01Your teeth have shifted after previous orthodontic treatment and you want to understand what can be assessed.
- 02Crowding, spacing, or an uneven bite is affecting cleaning, chewing, comfort, or treatment planning.
- 03Your teenager's teeth or bite look different and you want guidance before assuming what treatment is needed.
- 04You are deciding between clear aligners, orthodontic advice, monitoring, or referral and want the options explained.
- Discuss shifted teeth, crowding, spacing, bite concerns, or teen development questions
- Check oral health, cleaning access, bite, jaw function, and existing dental work
Treatments
Orthodontics services
Clear aligners are one treatment pathway, while adult and teen orthodontic pages cover the wider assessment questions that come first. Choose by life stage and concern; suitability, oral health, records, and possible referral still need to be established before treatment is chosen.
Not Sure What to Book?
Arrange the Dental Visit You Need
Whether a check-up is due or there is a dental concern, the reception team can help arrange an appropriate appointment. Book online or call the practice to get started.
Your Appointment
What happens first
First, the dentist checks what has changed in the tooth position or bite and whether teeth and gums are healthy enough for planning. Records, monitoring, aligners, other orthodontic care, or referral are considered only from those findings.
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Assess teeth, gums, bite, and records
Your dentist checks teeth, gums, cleaning access, bite, jaw function, existing dental work, and whether photographs, scans, radiographs, or previous records are needed.
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Explain options, referral, and costs
The dentist explains whether clear aligners, monitoring, referral, hygiene care, restorative care, retainers, or another pathway may be suitable, with costs discussed before treatment begins.
Other Services
Explore other areas of dental care
Some concerns sit closer to prevention, children's care, orthodontics or urgent advice. Use these links if they sound more like the reason you are booking.
Your Care
How Care Is Planned and Discussed
Following an assessment, relevant findings and available options are explained. Patients can ask questions and consider the information provided before deciding whether to proceed.
APPOINTMENT PLANNING
Communication During Appointments
Patients can request explanations before each step and advise the team of any communication, access or appointment-pacing needs.
TREATMENT INFORMATION
Information Before Treatment
Where relevant, proposed treatment, alternatives, material risks, limitations and expected fees are discussed before consent is requested.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Care for Different Dental Needs
The practice provides general, preventive, restorative, children's, orthodontic, cosmetic and urgent dental services. Recommendations depend on individual needs and clinical findings.
Fees, Health Funds, Payment Options
Helpful
FAQs
Questions about tooth movement and alignment
Answers to common questions about adult and teen orthodontics, clear aligners, assessments, records, costs, referral, retainers, and check-ups before treatment.
Some adults may be suitable for orthodontic treatment, including clear aligners, but suitability depends on teeth, gum health, bite, existing dental work, records, and treatment goals. Your dentist can explain whether aligners, monitoring, referral, or another pathway may be appropriate after assessment.
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