My Family Dental Braces and Aligners in Emerald
Clear aligners at our Emerald clinic. Metal and ceramic braces are provided at our Bowen clinic and Fastbraces at Ingham and Bowen.
Clear aligners here
Available at our Emerald clinic
Braces: Bowen
Metal and ceramic. Fastbraces at Ingham and Bowen
Digital records
Medit i700 scanner and 3D imaging
Written quote
After the assessment, before anything starts
If you searched for braces in Emerald, here is the straight answer. We do not fit braces at our Emerald clinic. We do offer clear aligners here, and we can tell you exactly where the braces options are provided.
Where Braces Are Provided
- Metal and ceramic braces: Bowen.
- Fastbraces: Ingham and Bowen.
Braces mean an adjustment every few weeks for a year or more, which is why we would rather you know this before you book than after. The braces page has the full list by clinic.
Clear Aligners at Emerald
Clear aligners are available at our Emerald clinic. They are removable and close to invisible, and they come out to eat and clean. That is the advantage and it is also the catch, because they only work for the hours they are actually in.
There is more on our clear aligners page for Emerald.
Braces or Clear Aligners
Aligners are removable and close to invisible. Braces are fixed on, so they keep working whether or not anyone remembers them, and there are movements they manage that aligners find harder. Neither is better in the abstract. Which one suits you depends on what your teeth and your bite are actually doing, and that is settled at an assessment.
Before Anything Starts
An assessment first. Teeth move through bone, so the gums and the bone have to be healthy enough to take it, which is why adult treatment often starts with the gums, and any decay is dealt with before treatment begins. Records are taken with our Medit i700 intra-oral scanner and 3D imaging, so the plan is made from what is actually there.
You get the plan, the alternatives and the written quote before anything starts. Retainers are part of any straightening treatment, and we go through what that involves at the start rather than at the end.
What It Costs
The fee depends on what needs moving and how long the case runs, so you get a written quote after the assessment. Orthodontic treatment usually sits under a different part of a health fund policy than general dental, so whether yours contributes depends on your cover: we check it at the desk through HICAPS. Interest-free payment plans are available, and there is more on our payment options page.
My Family Dental Emerald
3/89 Clermont St, Emerald QLD 4720
(07) 4982 2025
Important: Orthodontic treatment is provided by our general dentists. Treatment time and results vary between individuals and depend on the case and on how instructions are followed. Any dental treatment carries risks. Suitability is confirmed after an assessment and fees are provided in a written quote. Seek advice appropriate to your circumstances from a qualified health practitioner.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Metal and ceramic braces are provided at our Bowen clinic. Fastbraces are provided at our Ingham and Bowen clinics. Clear aligners are available at our Emerald clinic. Braces mean an adjustment appointment every few weeks for a year or more, so it is worth working out the distance before you start.
Yes. Clear aligners are available at our Emerald clinic, at 3/89 Clermont St, Emerald. They are removable and close to invisible, and they only work for the hours they are worn. Whether they suit your teeth is settled at an assessment.
Aligners are removable, nearly invisible and depend entirely on you wearing them for the hours you were told. Braces are fixed to the teeth, so they work whether or not you remember them, and they handle some movements that aligners cannot. Neither is universally better, and an assessment is how we work out which one your case calls for.
No. Teeth move at any age as long as the gums and the bone holding them are healthy, which is exactly what we check first. Adults are often the people who prefer aligners. Age is not the deciding factor. Gum health is.
It depends on what needs moving and how long the case runs. You get a written quote after the assessment, before anything starts. Orthodontic treatment sits under a different part of most health fund policies than general dental, so whether yours contributes depends on your cover, and we check it at the desk. Interest-free payment plans are available.
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