Braces Gold Coast – Qld

Braces Gold Coast, Qld.  - Checklist by Robina Village Dental

If you are thinking about having orthodontic treatment or getting Braces on the Gold Coast (QLD), here are a few essential things to consider:
  • Do you have crowding with not enough room for the teeth?
  • If so, have you ever thought why this is the case?
Unless you have a rare genetic condition with extremely large teeth (macrodontia), it is highly likely that your jaws are simply too small. Narrow or short dental arches cannot fit all the teeth in. This is simple common sense :)

Removing Teeth First vs Aligning the Jaw First

There are many Gold Coast Orthodontists and Gold Coast FJO practitioners. We believe that most of them will try to avoid tooth extraction whenever possible.  This helps to put the jaws in the correct position.

What Happens when your Jaw is not Aligned Properly?

The list is endless, but a few common problems are:
  • Migraines
  • Headaches
  • Clenching the teeth together
  • Tooth grinding
  • Excessive tooth wear
  • Sensitive teeth… and so on.
Furthermore, if your upper jaw is the wrong shape or size, you are more likely to have difficulty breathing properly through your nose and be a “mouth-breather.”  This will make you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses due to the inability to filter air through your nose, you are likely to have lower blood oxygen saturation levels. This can lead to many other problems such as:
  • Nocturnal bed-wetting
  • Poor quality sleep
  • Poor concentration
  • Lethargy… and so on.

Looking for Dental Braces on the Gold Coast?

These Gold Coast Braces Treatments are being performed right now by Dr Dan Hanson (dentist) of Robina Village Dental Care. Phone today for a consultation or continue reading more about orthodontic braces and dental braces alternatives below…


Questions? Need a consultation? Phone Robina Village Dental Care:

(07) 5593 0444


Problems with Children

If you or your child have any of the following problems, we suggest you seek the opinion of a Gold Coast  FJO Dentist immediately:
  1. Crowded teeth – an indicator of small jaws
  2. Frequent headaches or migraines – can be caused by imbalances in the TMJ
  3. Speech problems – can be caused by a tied tongue which can cause improper jaw development
  4. Regular unexplained illness –  can be caused by mouth breathing
  5. Difficulty breathing through the nose – can be caused by incorrectly formed upper jaw
  6. ADHD or similar problems which may be incorrectly diagnosed – can be caused by a low blood-oxygen level
  7. Sleep apnoea – can be caused by incorrect jaw position causing a constricted airway
  8. Finger sucking habits or strange swallowing habits – can lead to incorrectly developed jaws
  9. Nocturnal bed-wetting – can be an indicator of low blood oxygen levels
  10. Tooth grinding or clenching – can be an indicator of TMJ imbalances
  11. Excessive tooth wear in either baby or adult teeth – can be caused by grinding
  12. General lethargy or inability to concentrate – can be caused by low blood-oxygen saturation levels due to a constricted airway.

In short, when considering getting Braces on the Gold Coast, remember you may need to start by getting a balanced jaw that is the correct size, shape and position.

Why a Balanced Jaw Before Pulling Teeth?

This can help to:
1. Fit teeth in without crowding
2. Give a balanced comfortable jaw joint
3. Reduce tooth grinding, clenching and tooth wear
4. Open up the airway
5. Give adequate blood-oxygen saturation levels
6. Allow maximum mental and physical performance
7. Maintain general health and well being
8. Give wide beautiful smiles
9. Help get a good night of sleep

Did you know: Sometimes a balanced jaw can even make what you thought was a big nose, appear small by putting the upper jaw in it’s correct forward position!


Robina Village Dental Care
Shop 8 - Robina Shopping Village
Ron Penhaligon Way
Robina, Gold Coast
QLD 4226
(07) 5593 0444





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