Who should I see?

Wondering what the difference is between an orthodontist and a dentist and who you should see for treatment?

Take a look at this comparison table. As you can see, both dentists and orthodontists are well qualified to look after your teeth, but they do play very different roles.

	Orthodontist	Dentist
Qualifications & Memberships
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (5 years)
Master of Orthodontics (MOrth) (3 years)
Membership of professional orthodontic bodies, eg. Australian Society of Orthodontists
Treatments & Services
General 6-month check up
Fillings & extractions
Cleaning & polishing
Advises on overall oral health of teeth and gums
Fitting of orthodontic appliances, such as braces & Invisalign aligners		Some general dentists may fit braces and Invisalign but they are not specialists in orthodontics
Experience & training
Is specifically trained in the movement of teeth and bite issues
Recommends and treats patients after assessing overall facial profile
Uses the latest in orthodontic technology for the benefit of patients
Attends regular training on developments in the orthodontic industry
Is a member of The Invisible Orthodontist (TIO) Network	Not all orthodontists are members of TIO but those that are demonstrate further commitment to promoting invisible orthodontic treatment.

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Your first consultation is completely free
and there’s no obligation to go ahead
with treatment.

How does LightForce™ treatment work?

When you visit our practice for your free consultation, we will use our 3D scanner to make a digital model of your smile. We will use that model to create custom brackets for each of your teeth, and place the precise location of each bracket for the most efficient treatment.

Once your custom treatment plan is finalised, we will use our state-of-the-art 3D printer to print your bespoke brackets! The customisation involved in LightForce™ treatment planning makes it much more accurate and swift than traditional braces.

How does LightForce™ treatment work?

Benefits of LightForce™ 3D braces

LightForce™ 3D braces are a great orthodontic option for all ages. They are:

Fully custom: The brackets are made to fit your exact smile (and your smile alone), making them more comfortable and efficient.
Convenient: A completely custom fit means less need for adjustments - so you won’t have to commute to our practice as often.
Discreet: The brackets of LightForce™ braces are 3D-printed brackets to match your own tooth colour.
Ultra-precise: Because your Specialist Orthodontist has complete control over all aspects of LightForce™ treatment, they can plan your results with absolute accuracy.

Benefits of LightForce™ 3D braces