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17 Martinez Ave, The Lakes
Townsville QLD 4810 map

Hours 8:00 am to 5:00pm
Monday to Friday

Ph: 07 4775 4433

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Orthodontics

  • When To Start
  • Common Problems
    • Crowded Teeth
    • Spaced Teeth
    • Protruding Teeth
    • Missing Teeth
    • Impacted Teeth
    • Ectopic Teeth
    • Under Bite
    • Deep Bite
    • Open Bite
    • Cross Bite
    • Thumb Sucking
    • Other Problems
  • Benefits
    • Appearance
    • Hygiene
    • Tooth Wear
    • Gum Damage
    • Jaw Joint Problems
    • Speech
  • Treatment
    • The First Consultation
    • Extractions and other Preliminary Procedures
    • Braces
    • Rubber Bands and Headgear
    • How Long?
    • Dental Checkups
    • Retention
  • Appliances
    • Braces
    • Head Gear
    • Elastics
    • Herbst
    • Removable Appliances
    • RME - Rapid Maxillary Expander
    • Retainer
    • Sequential Plastic Aligners
  • Cost
    • How Much Will It Cost?
    • Dental Health Funds
  • Care
    • How do I clean all areas of my mouth while wearing braces?
    • How often should I clean my braces?
    • How do I floss with fixed braces?
    • Which products are best for braces?
    • Cleaning a removable appliance (plate)
    • Do I still need to see my regular dentist?
    • Keep Smiling!
  • Breakages
    • Food Caught Between Teeth
    • Lost Wire or Ligature
    • Ligatures Come Off
    • Discomfort
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Irritation of Lips or Cheeks
    • Protruding Wire
    • Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands
  • Jaw Surgery
  • Wisdom Teeth

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Rubber Bands and Headgear

During treatment, patients may need to wear such items as rubber bands and/or headgear with their braces. These items provide important extra forces for the correction of the bite.

17 Martinez Ave | The Lakes | Townsville QLD 4810
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