Dental Braces
To achieve bright and straight teeth, most people in Sydney will rely on braces. While crooked teeth or misaligned bites can happen due to genetics, the only way to correct your smile is with orthodontic treatment provided by a dentist. And one of the most common treatments is traditional dental braces. But how exactly do braces work?
Braces consist of using brackets (metal or ceramic), wires, and rubber bands to help position and re-align your teeth to the desired position. Other than the common procedures like traditional or conventional braces, nowadays, there are other kinds of braces, such as Invisalign (invisible braces aligners) or lingual. All of which vary depending on each individual’s requirement and budget.
Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about braces and its variations. But before we proceed to that, here are some benefits of braces to get you started:
- Aligns the teeth
- Grinding and chipping of teeth is reduced
- Reduces cavities
- Easier to brush
What's the cost of braces?
Average cost of braces in Sydney
Because every patient is different, certain kinds of braces may or may not work for them. For instance, the cost of Invisalign braces starts from $4,500 for minor treatment, and between $6,000 to $9,000 for a full treatment. While lingual braces cost between $7,500 to $12,500, and can treat severe cases. As for ceramic braces, the cost can range from $6,000 to $8,500 for standard orthodontic treatment.
While we realise this is not cheap, your dream smile is an investment that will last a lifetime. We can help make your choice affordable for you – let’s discuss your options during a consultation in one of our Sydney clinics. When can kids get braces?
Do braces hurt?
Getting braces put on your teeth doesn’t hurt. It takes between one to two hours to have braces put on your teeth. However, it may take some time before you’re used to your new braces. During the first few weeks you may experience pressure and soreness of your teeth and gums, especially when chewing sores or pain on the insides of your cheeks, discomfort or minor cuts on your tongue when you subconsciously play with your braces.
As we’ve previously explained, braces work by continuously putting pressure on your teeth. So when you come in for an appointment and your braces get tightened, you may experience some further discomfort. However, this won’t be as bad as when you first got your braces and in both cases this pain can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
If you are sensitive to pain and need help to soothe the pain from braces, here are some tips to help:
- Drinking cold water
- Consume only soft foods
- Take pain relief medication
- Put an icepack on your cheek where the pain is
- Use oral anesthetics
Is it hard to eat with braces?
Once you are fitted with braces, you may have to make some adjustments with the food you eat. You’ll have to refrain from eating hard to chew foods like candies, steak, chips, and the like. For the meantime, switch to eating soft foods such as noodles, steamed veggies, soft seafood, yogurt, soup, egg, and tofu. You can still eat your favourite foods, but make sure you’re not using your front teeth to bite mostly during the first weeks/months of your braces. What are the different types of braces available?
Traditional Metal Braces
Ceramic Braces
Lingual
Clear Braces (Invisalign)
Get Your Orthodontic Braces at White Dental Clinic in Sydney
When you decide to undergo your smile-transformation at one of our clinics in Sydney (Gordon and Chatswood), we can ensure we are here to support you every step along the way. From your first consultation where we will discuss your goals and options, to the day you walk out with the smile of your dreams – your smile is our priority.
White Dental Clinic has experienced dentists and staff members who ensure to provide satisfactory treatments. With our clinic’s state of the art technologies, any type of dental treatments will be carried out successfully and with ease. If you still have questions about braces or you want to know more about it, visit our Sydney clinics, and we’ll be glad to assist you!
Gordon Dental Clinic
White Dental Clinic in Gordon, Sydney is our second branch that has been serving families from Sydney since 2018. Our well-qualified dentists may have their own dental specialties, but all are trained to deal with minor or major cases. If you are interested and would like to know more about Braces in Sydney, please call us to make an appointment. To learn more about our Gordon dental clinic and its complete location, you can also visit our website
Chatswood Dental Clinic
White Dental Clinic in Gordon, Sydney is our second branch that has been serving families from Sydney since 2018. Our well-qualified dentists may have their own dental specialties, but all are trained to deal with minor or major cases. If you are interested and would like to know more about Braces in Sydney, please call us to make an appointment. To learn more about our Gordon dental clinic and its complete location, you can also visit our website
We aim to give customers healthy and convenient dental services to ensure they leave the clinic with a bright smile. To learn more about our Dental Clinic in Chatswood and its location, visit our website.
Chatswood Clinic
Gordon Clinic
Location
Lemon Grove Shopping Centre
Shop 43, Level 3
427-441 Victoria Avenue,
Chatswood NSW 2067
Hours
Monday : 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue - Thu : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday : 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday : 9:30am - 3:00pm
Sunday : Closed
Phone
Location
Gordon Centre
Shop 9, Ground Floor
802 - 808 Pacific Hwy,
Gordon NSW 2072
Chatswood Clinic
Hours
Mon - Fri : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday : 9:30am - 4:00pm
Phone
(02) 9411 6097
Location
Lemon Grove Shopping Centre
Shop 43, Level 3
427-441 Victoria Avenue,
Chatswood NSW 2067
Gordon Clinic
Hours
Mon - Sat : 10:00am - 3:00pm
Phone
(02) 9498 7406
Location
Gordon Centre
Shop 9, Ground Floor
802 - 808 Pacific Hwy,
Gordon NSW 2072
