Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia - Sam Wong Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Braces Information: Fixed Braces, Treatment in general, parts of the braces and elastics
Orthodontic Appliances: Retainers, Removable Plates, CBJ Appliance and Invisalign Invisible Aligners and Braces
Children's Orthodontist: Orthodontic Treatment for children and early childhood treatment
Brushing with Braces: Information on maintenance of your braces
Orthodontist Queensland Australia - Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
Dr Sam Wong is a professionally qualified orthodontist in Brisbane Queensland Australia offering latest technology in orthodontics including invisalign invisible braces, clear sapphire braces and other orthodontic services.
 


You will have been given a time for active fixed appliance treatment. This is an average time and depends on favourable growth, elastic and headgear co-operation and regular visits.

Failure to attend appointments or co-operate will delay treatment. Visits are at 4-6 week intervals and will usually take approximately 5-10 minutes per appointment. Longer appointments may be necessary at periods during treatment and may need to be scheduled during school times.

After the braces have been removed retainer plates are usually necessary to hold the teeth in their corrected positions while the bone hardens after tooth movement. Retention times will vary between individuals but is often 3-6 months full time and at night for at least one further year. You will be advised how often you are to wear your retainers.

Relapse
Teeth can have a tendency to move back to their original positions once braces are removed. That is why the use of a retainer (holding plates) is necessary initially.

After your braces have been removed you will be assessed at regular intervals and if relapse is noted appropriate steps will be taken as part of the original treatment.