Our treatment options
We provide a range of orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic treatments tailored to each stage of development.
Expanders
Palatal expanders may be recommended to gently widen the upper jaw while a child is still growing. Creating additional space may assist with tooth eruption and bite development where appropriate.
Palatal expanders may be recommended to gently widen the upper jaw while a child is still growing. Creating additional space may assist with tooth eruption and bite development where appropriate.
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Braces
Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into improved alignment. They may be recommended for children, teenagers, and adults with a wide range of orthodontic concerns.
Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into improved alignment. They may be recommended for children, teenagers, and adults with a wide range of orthodontic concerns.
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Clear Aligners
For suitable teenagers and adults, Invisalign® provides a discreet alternative to traditional braces using a series of custom-made clear aligners. Following a comprehensive assessment, we’ll discuss whether Invisalign® is appropriate for your individual needs.
For suitable teenagers and adults, Invisalign® provides a discreet alternative to traditional braces using a series of custom-made clear aligners. Following a comprehensive assessment, we’ll discuss whether Invisalign® is appropriate for your individual needs.
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Myobrace®
Myobrace® is an early intervention system designed for growing children. It may help address oral habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and incorrect swallowing while supporting healthy jaw development. Treatment recommendations are always based on your child’s stage of growth and individual needs.
Myobrace® is an early intervention system designed for growing children. It may help address oral habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and incorrect swallowing while supporting healthy jaw development. Treatment recommendations are always based on your child’s stage of growth and individual needs.
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Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy focuses on improving the function of the muscles of the face, tongue, and mouth. It may be recommended alongside orthodontic treatment to help encourage healthy oral function and support long-term treatment outcomes where appropriate.
Myofunctional therapy focuses on improving the function of the muscles of the face, tongue, and mouth. It may be recommended alongside orthodontic treatment to help encourage healthy oral function and support long-term treatment outcomes where appropriate.
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Supporting Oatley’s smiles from childhood through adulthood
A healthy smile is about more than straight teeth. The way the teeth, jaws, and facial structures develop can influence oral health, function, and long-term dental wellbeing.
At CFS Dental, we provide orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic care for children, teenagers, and adults. By assessing how the teeth and jaws are developing, we can identify developing concerns early and discuss whether treatment may be appropriate to help support healthy growth and long-term oral health.
At CFS Dental, we provide orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic care for children, teenagers, and adults. By assessing how the teeth and jaws are developing, we can identify developing concerns early and discuss whether treatment may be appropriate to help support healthy growth and long-term oral health.
What is
orthodontics & dentofacial orthopaedics?
Orthodontics
Focuses on correcting the alignment of teeth and improving the way they fit together.
Dentofacial orthopaedics
Focuses on guiding the growth and development of the jaws and facial structures while children are still growing. In some cases, identifying concerns early may allow treatment to begin before more complex problems develop.
Following a comprehensive assessment, we’ll explain our findings and discuss the treatment options that may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Why early assessment can make a difference
Children’s mouths continue to develop throughout their early years, making this an important time to monitor tooth eruption, jaw growth, and bite development.
An early orthodontic assessment may help identify concerns such as:
An early orthodontic assessment may help identify concerns such as:
- Crowded or crooked teeth
- Developing bite problems
- Jaw growth concerns
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb sucking or other oral habits
- Tongue posture and swallowing patterns
- The need for early orthodontic intervention where appropriate
Not every child requires treatment. In many cases, regular monitoring is all that’s needed. If early intervention is recommended, we’ll explain why and discuss the available treatment options.
A personalised
treatment plan
Every child and adult has different orthodontic needs.
We’ll take the time to assess your teeth, bite, and jaw development, explain any concerns we identify, and recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your individual circumstances.
Our goal is to provide treatment at the right time, using the most appropriate approach to support healthy development, long-term oral health, and a confident smile.
We’ll take the time to assess your teeth, bite, and jaw development, explain any concerns we identify, and recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your individual circumstances.
Our goal is to provide treatment at the right time, using the most appropriate approach to support healthy development, long-term oral health, and a confident smile.
Your questions, answered.
Can’t find what you’re after?
We’re always happy to talk it through.
At what age should my child have an orthodontic assessment?
Every child develops differently. Regular dental examinations allow us to monitor your child’s oral development and identify whether an orthodontic assessment may be beneficial as they grow.
Does every child need early orthodontic treatment?
Can adults have orthodontic treatment?
What’s the difference between orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics?
Supporting healthy development
at every stage
Whether you’re seeking early orthodontic advice for your child or considering treatment for yourself, our team is here to help. We’ll assess your oral health, bite, and jaw development before discussing the treatment options appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Healthy smiles begin with healthy development. By monitoring the growth of the teeth, jaws, and facial structures, we can identify concerns early and recommend treatment where appropriate to support healthy function, balanced development, and long-term oral health.
Healthy smiles begin with healthy development. By monitoring the growth of the teeth, jaws, and facial structures, we can identify concerns early and recommend treatment where appropriate to support healthy function, balanced development, and long-term oral health.