Orthodontics without extraction

Gone are the days when the only way a person with crowded teeth could have a straight smile was by undergoing an extraction. Thanks to the inventors Dr. Darick Nordstrom and laboratory technician Heather Ashton, there is a way to straighten teeth without extraction or braces!

They created the Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) appliance that is custom designed to help correct improper development and growth that resulted in crooked teeth or cranial distortions. Dr Anthony Ancell uses this method of treatment in Woollahra Dental Practice. Being a holistic dentist, he looks beyond just the teeth and gums to understand why and how the entire body is functioning the way that it is.

When it comes to orthodontics, Dr Ancell evaluates body posture, the TM joint, the craniofacial structure and even does muscle testing before proceeding with a treatment plan. The use of ALF often is more beneficial than traditional braces as it puts a light force on the teeth from the inside of the mouth. This allows the muscles and bones in the jaw along with the cranial structure to expand creating space for teeth to move into alignment instead of forcing them to be straight. ALF treatment makes powerful corrections in not only the aesthetics of the teeth but also of facial features such as; creating higher cheek bones or bringing the chin forward. Unlike traditional braces this appliance doesn’t hinder speech and isn’t painful during adjustments.

This treatment can be done at any age. The younger a patient is when treatment is commenced the more rapid the results will be. If you or your child require orthodontic treatment call Woollahra Dental Practice 9363 5690 to make an appointment for a consultation on how you can have a beautiful long lasting straight smile.

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