We all want to look our best and that includes having the best smile that we can have. Teeth, and sometimes entire facial structures, are permanently changed by orthodontic treatment. And that is why you want the most qualified person with the most expertise to create your smile or correct your bite.
Specialist orthodontists have the knowledge and expertise that uniquely qualifies them to diagnose, prevent and treat problems that relate to your facial appearance and alignment of your teeth. They are the experts in planning, creating and retaining your new smile.
Orthodontists have the professional skill in the design, application and control of all corrective orthodontic appliances. They know not only what treatment is appropriate but when it is best to do it.
In Australia orthodontists are government certified specialists and must: