Age Groups

Orthodontic Care for Every Stage of Life

Orthodontic Care for Children, Teens and Adults

At Smiling Wide Orthodontics, we understand that orthodontic needs change as we grow. That’s why we provide specialised treatment options for different age groups, ensuring every patient receives care tailored to their stage of development. Whether it’s early guidance for children, braces or aligners for teenagers, or discreet adult orthodontics, we have a solution for you.

Early Treatment for Children

Early assessment can identify developing concerns before they become more complicated. Our Early Treatment options help guide jaw and tooth growth, address bite issues, and create space for emerging teeth. Learn more about our Early Treatment services to give your child a head start toward a healthy, confident smile.

Orthodontics for Teens

Teenage years are an ideal time for orthodontic treatment. Braces and clear aligners can correct crowding, spacing, and bite issues while supporting growing jaws. Our team works closely with teens to provide effective, comfortable treatment that fits around school, sports and social life.

Orthodontics for Adults

It’s never too late to achieve a straighter, healthier smile. Adult orthodontics offers discreet options, including clear aligners and modern braces, for cosmetic and functional improvements. Explore our Adult Treatment page to see the treatment possibilities available at any age.

Why Choose Smiling Wide Orthodontics?

Appropriate Treatment

The treatments we propose will be the most appropriate for you. We don't take a one size fits all approach. Our personalised orthodontic plan is geared to create the ideal result for you.

Quality Results

We demand quality results. With more than 20 years in the dental profession, Dr Paul knows the most effective and appropriate treatments available for all age groups, from children to adults.

Relationships

We prioritise the relationships we establish with our patients. We will seek to understand your concerns, answer your questions, and give you the same care that we would provide for our own families.

Advanced Technology

Smiling Wide Orthodontics uses state-of-the-art braces and aligner technology to make sure you get a result you'll be happy with.

Affordability

We always clearly present the full fees to every patient before treatment begins, and provide convenient payment plan options to help make treatment more affordable.

Location

Our main Bundaberg practice is a modern, light-filled space designed for your comfort. We also welcome patients at our Maryborough and Hervey Bay locations, serving the Wide Bay and Burnett regions.

Common FAQs

What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specialises in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
An orthodontist is a registered dental specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.

Braces and aligners use steady gentle pressure to gradually move teeth into their proper positions.

For braces, the brackets that are placed on your teeth and the archwire that connects them are the main components. When the archwire is placed into the brackets, it tries to return to its original shape. As it does so, it applies pressure to move your teeth to their new, more ideal positions.

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