Orthodontics is very different from regular dentistry. The success of the treatment depends on a partnership between you, the assistants and the orthodontist. Everyone has a job.

Western Ortho provide an essential guide to give your Clear Aligners treatment program the greatest chance of success. The downloadable PDF also includes some “tips and tricks” to help the program be more enjoayble.

Plaque is sticky, colourless and hard to see. Plaque-disclosing tablets help identify areas of your teeth that you’ve missed after cleaning your teeth.

Following proper eating instructions is an essential part of orthodontic treatment. Not following these instructions can result in broken orthodontic appliances, which will significantly delay your orthodontic treatment.

Your Herbst appliance is designed to improve the position of the lower jaw and correct large bite discrepancies in patients that are growing. It is fixed to the teeth with metal crowns and has upper and lower parts.

Your Rapid Maxillary Expander (RME for short) is an appliance designed to widen the upper jaw. It is fixed to the teeth with metal bands and has the expansion screw in the centre.

Reverse-pull headgear, or a facemask is a removable appliance used to correct an “underbite” or a Class III skeletal bite (where your upper jaw is too far back, and the lower jaw is too far forward).

Separators are small rubber rings that are placed between your teeth to open space for bands that will be placed around your back teeth at your next appointment.

Space maintainers are used to hold teeth in their current position and prevent the drifting of teeth and loss of space. They may be required when a baby tooth has been lost early or there is dental crowding.

We provide instructions so you can get the most benefit for your Pola White Teeth Whitening experience.

Your Twin Block appliance is designed to improve the position of the lower jaw and correct large bite discrepancies in patients that are growing. It is made up of two removable plates and attaches to the teeth with metal clasps. If your upper jaw needs widening, the upper plate will also include an expander screw.