ONiA Orthodontic Dental
“Our highly qualified specialist orthodontists have been caring for South Australians for over 30 years.”

ONiA Orthodontic Dental

At ONiA Orthodontic Dental we are committed to providing the utmost care for our patients, creating beautiful smiles, maximising dental function and achieving the best results possible. Our specialist orthodontists are fully accredited specialists and treat our patients exclusively using the most advanced techniques available. We care for both adults and children as individuals and enjoy creating trusting relationships during the course of treatment and post treatment care.

Both our clinical and administrative staff members work as a dedicated team and take pride in creating a caring, efficient environment. Their years of experience allow them to provide valuable assistance, complimenting the expertise of our Orthodontists and supporting patients and their families alike.

We welcome new patients to our Practice and our goal is to create a positive experience during your time with us.

Our highly qualified specialist orthodontists have been caring for South Australians for over 30 years.  In addition to providing a service to metropolitan Adelaide, we take pride in serving country areas throughout South Australia.

All our orthodontists are full members of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Society of Orthodontists.

We provide the full range of orthodontic services including braces, ceramic alternative, structured plates, Invisalign, Lingual Braces (Incognito) and sleep apnea (anti-snoring) appliances.

What to expect on your first visit at the ONiA Orthodontic Dental

“We will introduce ourselves!”

Our Orthodontist will review your medical history and complete a full oral examination

A full discussion with the Orthodontist regarding examination findings and treatment plans

We will gather information for a full written report, which is sent to your General Dentist

We will refer you to a convenient radiography centre to have Xrays taken. These Xrays will show all the teeth, their surrounding bone structure and are necessary for an informed treatment plan

We will supply you with information regarding costs and financial plans for treatment

Both the Orthodontist and administrative team will answer any questions you may have

ONiA Orthodontic Dental Caring for Orthodontic Appliances

“To achieve a good result in the quickest possible time your cooperation during treatment is of paramount importance”

The First Days

Within a day or so you will probably find that  your teeth feel uncomfortable.  The forces of the braces are very light, but as your teeth are not used to these forces you may feel discomfort.   If the discomfort is bad enough some minor analgesics could be of benefit (Panadol).  For the first few days or so you may wish to eat soft foods that are easy to chew (eg, Pasta, chicken, fish, well cooked vegetables rather than steak, crunchy vegetables, and tough bread crusts).

After adjustments (usually 4-6 weekly intervals) you may also find that your teeth could be uncomfortable for a day or two.  Some people also experience occasional discomfort between visits that seems to “move” around the mouth.  At the beginning of treatment your bite may feel uncomfortable because the upper teeth meet with the lower braces.  During the treatment the bite will be corrected and will be very comfortable.  The initial sudden changes in your bite will not affect eating (teeth rarely meet when you chew) but because you are very “tooth aware” in the first few days it will feel very strange.  Particular care is required at this time to avoid broken brackets as only one or two lower brackets may make contact with the upper teeth.  It is normal for teeth to feel a little “looser” as they move.

What Can Go Wrong

Please refer to the section on diet.  Archwires cannot break by themselves and brackets cannot come unstuck so patient care to avoid breakages is extremely important.

Pin or ligature bent out: ease in with a match stick, or similar.  Use wax if there is an ulcer (see section on wax).

Loose bracket: phone for an appointment so that the bracket can be replaced within a week.  Use wax if the bracket feels sharp.

Broken archwire: phone for an appointment so that the archwire can be replaced within a week.  If sharp use wax, the sharp end could be carefully bent over, if there is a small section at the back that is sharp it could be carefully removed.

Broken fixed elastic chain: phone for an appointment to have it replaced within a week (or use one of your removable elastics if this has been discussed with you).

ONiA Orthodontic Dental Adult Treatment

Today more and more adults are choosing to undergo Orthodontic treatment. It’s never too late!

ONiA Orthodontic Dental Children’s Treatment

It is important for children to see a dentist from an early age and at about the age of 7 a referral to see an orthodontist is appropriate.

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