Current patient resources

The warranty only covers manufacturing defects so it is important to be careful with your device as parts and repairs can be expensive.  During Treatment:  • With your aligners in, bite gently on the device for a minimum of 5 minutes per day. If you feel uncomfortable, you may be Read more…

A: Palatal expansion is a combination of tooth movement and jaw expansion. It works by widening the two halves of the upper jaw, called the palate.  Step 1: Separators Tiny separators/spacers are placed between the back teeth for a week to create space for the bands.  Step 2: Band Fit Read more…

When the desired amount of expansion is achieved, the appliance is left in place for several months for the bone to solidify and stabilise. This will ensure that the palate does not regress to its pre-treatment size.

The gap – You may notice a temporary gap develop between the upper front central teeth in the first 2-3 weeks after turning with the key.  This is an excellent sign the appliance is working well. The gap will usually close by itself over course of the treatment so don’t Read more…

It will take a few weeks for your tongue to adjust and your speech to adapt to the foreign object in your mouth. Reading out loud and doing tongue twisters can help you adapt faster. Try Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

Patients will experience some tooth sensitivity for the first 2-3 days of turning and the upper teeth will feel loose and tender. This is normal and a sign that the appliance is working. Over the counter pain medication can help. As with anything in your mouth, the amount of saliva Read more…

The patient will need to avoid hard, sticky, chewy and nutty foods as it can break or loosen the appliance.

If you play a contact sport and are required to wear a mouth guard, we recommend you use boil and bite mouth guards which can be purchased from most chemists. These will be the best option for protecting your teeth as your teeth will continue to move during your treatment. Read more…

Having trouble getting your aligners to be crystal clear using a manual toothbrush? Dr. Steve recommends trying an electric tooth brush to clean them which he has tested and proven they will come up crystal clear.

If you would like to pursue whitening gel treatment while wearing aligners, first step is to discuss with your Dentist.