Do I need a referral for orthodontic treatment?

No referral is needed. Book an orthodontic consultation directly. We'll assess the bite, jaws and airway, explain the options (including doing nothing yet), and give you a clear written plan with costs before anything starts.

Braces or clear aligners. Which is better?

It depends on the movement needed, age, habits and lifestyle. Braces excel at complex movements; clear aligners like Invisalign™ are discreet, removable and popular with teens and adults. After an assessment we'll tell you honestly which we'd choose for your case. And why.

Will teeth need to be extracted for braces?

Our philosophy is to minimise extractions. By treating early where possible and developing the jaws to fit the teeth, most treatment can avoid removing healthy teeth. When extraction genuinely is the best option, we'll explain exactly why and what the alternatives are.

Am I too old for orthodontics?

No. Healthy teeth and gums can be aligned at any age, and many of our orthodontic patients are adults choosing clear aligners for discretion. Alignment can also make cleaning easier and reduce abnormal wear.

Braces · Invisalign™

Orthodontics With an Airway-First Philosophy

Straight teeth matter. But how you get there matters more. We plan orthodontic treatment around healthy jaw development and breathing, aim to avoid extractions, and choose the gentlest path that truly works: braces or discreet clear aligners.

Book an orthodontic consult For kids: early treatment

Options for Every Age

Early (interceptive) treatment. Ages ~5 to 10. Growth guidance and slow palatal expansion while the jaws are still developing, often reducing or simplifying later treatment. Read about our airway-focused early care.
Braces for teens & adults. Reliable, precise and excellent for complex movements. Planned conservatively, with facial balance in mind.
Clear aligners. Invisalign™. Near-invisible, removable trays changed every couple of weeks. Great for many teen and adult cases, easy to clean around, kind to busy lives.
Retainers & aftercare. Every plan includes retention, because keeping the result matters as much as achieving it.

Orthodontics Nobody Has to Notice

If the look of metal braces is what has been holding you back, you have two nearly invisible ways to straighten your teeth:

Clear aligners (Invisalign)Transparent, removable trays that are very hard to spot in everyday life. Take them out to eat, brush and for photos.
Tooth-coloured bracesThe reliability of fixed braces with ceramic, tooth-coloured brackets that blend into your smile instead of standing out.

Both come with a free consultation, so you can compare them for your teeth, your budget and your lifestyle before deciding anything.

Why patients choose us: decades of orthodontic experience, the EODO two-year orthodontic residency with world-renowned orthodontist Dr Derek Mahony, and ongoing airway-focused training behind every plan. Plus one team caring for your general and orthodontic health together, in one familiar place.

What Treatment Looks Like

Consultation

Bite, jaws, airway and habits assessed; photos and digital imaging as needed. You leave understanding your options and costs. With zero pressure.

Your Plan

Braces or aligners, timeframes, fees and payment plan options in writing. For growing kids, timing may be the treatment: sometimes we deliberately wait.

Care & Retention

Regular gentle adjustments or new aligner sets, progress reviews. Then retainers and check-ins to protect your new smile.

Common Questions

Do I need a referral?

No. Book directly. We'll take it from there, and involve specialists only if your case genuinely needs one.

Braces or clear aligners. Which should I choose?

After assessing your bite we'll tell you plainly which we'd choose for your case and why. Braces win for some complex movements; aligners win for discretion and hygiene. Both need commitment. Aligners only work while they're worn.

Will I need teeth removed?

Usually not. Minimising extractions is central to how we plan. Where extraction is truly the best path, you'll get the full reasoning and alternatives first.

How much does orthodontic treatment cost?

It depends on complexity and appliance choice, so we quote after assessment. In writing, with payment plan options. Many health funds contribute to orthodontics; we'll help you check, and HICAPS lets you claim on the spot.

Orthodontic treatment at Inline Smiles is provided by general dentists with additional orthodontic training. Not specialist orthodontists. We're transparent about this and refer to specialists whenever that's in your best interest.

Start With an Honest Assessment

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