Helping your teenager achieve a confident, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Helping your teenager achieve a confident, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Helping your teenager achieve a confident, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
The teenage years are one of the best times to start orthodontic treatment. By this stage, most of your teen's permanent teeth have come through, and their jaw is still growing and responding well to treatment, making it easier to correct alignment and bite issues efficiently.
Dr Kamini Titus and the team at Dental Specialists Turramurra have had the pleasure of helping countless teenagers achieve the healthy, confident smile they'll carry into adulthood. We offer a range of modern, discreet treatment options designed to fit around school, sport and social life, so your teen can go through treatment with minimal disruption.
Adolescence is a period of significant dental and jaw development. Addressing alignment and bite issues during the teenage years, while the jaw is still developing, often means simpler, more predictable treatment than waiting until adulthood.
Every teen's teeth develop differently, but here are a few things to look out for that may indicate it's time for an orthodontic consultation:
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to teen orthodontics. During a consultation, we'll assess your teen's teeth, bite and lifestyle to recommend the option that suits them best. Treatment options for teens include:
While the same underlying principles apply at every age, treatment for teens differs from both children's and adult's orthodontics in a few key ways:
Most teens begin active orthodontic treatment somewhere between the ages of 12 and 15, once the majority of their permanent teeth (aside from wisdom teeth) have come through. That said, every teenager develops at their own pace, so the best way to know if it's the right time is a consultation with our team. We'll assess your teen's growth, bite and readiness, and recommend the most appropriate timing and treatment.
If you think your teenager could benefit from orthodontic treatment, or you'd simply like an expert assessment, we'd love to help. Our friendly, experienced team will guide you and your teen through every step, from the initial consultation to a confident new smile.
Contact Dental Specialists Turramurra today to book a consultation.
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Treatment time varies depending on the complexity of the case and the appliance used, but most teens complete treatment within 12 to 24 months.
Yes. Retainers are an essential final step in any orthodontic treatment, helping to keep teeth in their new position once braces or aligners come off.
In most cases, yes. We can fit mouthguards to work alongside braces, and Invisalign Teen aligners can simply be removed for contact sport.
For many teens, yes. Suitability depends on the individual case, which we're happy to assess at a consultation.
At Dental Specialists Turramurra, we provide a wide range of specialist dental treatments and services. Contact us for more information or to book an appointment.
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Suite 2, 1335 Pacific Highway — on the corner of Ray Street, next door to Chemist Warehouse. Two minutes' walk from Turramurra station, with parking on Ray Street.
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