When braces are originally applied to the teeth the process shouldn’t be painful. However, throughout the treatment you might experience some minor discomfort or soreness as your teeth slowly adjust to their new position in your mouth.

Treatment times vary depending on the individual patient and the level of treatment required, however, on average the treatment period can be anything between 6 and 24 months for braces and clear aligners.

Most orthodontists recommend children should see an orthodontist from the age of 7. At Noranda Orthodontics we take a holistic approach to orthodontic treatment so will not only look at your child’s teeth but also check their jaw is in the correct position. We will only recommend treatment to begin when your child’s teeth are ready.

Orthodontic treatment is usually covered if you have added it as an extra to your private health insurance. If this is the case, you will need to check the individual insurance provider’s policy to find out how much they will reimburse you for your treatment. The item number for full fixed braces is 881 and the item number for upper and lower clear aligners is 825 x 2.

With metal braces you will need to see your orthodontist every 6-8 weeks so that we can carefully monitor the progress of your teeth. At appointments we will then make adjustments to your braces such as changing the wire. For clear aligners, we still like to keep a close eye on your treatment personally so that we can ensure everything is on track and answer any questions you may have. We need to see you a little less often with clear aligners compared to braces, usually around every 8 to 10 weeks.