Non-Extraction Orthodontics / Airway Orthodontics

Yeronga Park Dental
5 November 2022
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Why are we different?

The traditional approach to orthodontics is focused on straightening teeth with less regard to facial profile and harmony. However, this often requires pulling out several healthy adult teeth to create enough space just to straighten the others. This would also mean straightening teeth without regard for the facial appearance, facial profile and general health of the patient, most importantly, the patient’s airway.

Our qualified dentists have a different and healthier approach to crowded teeth. They don’t believe in taking teeth out to fit the jaw when the jaw can be slowly grown to be able to accommodate for all the teeth. Together with this, as the “gatekeepers” our dentists are the forefront to diagnosing any airway issues which affect sleep, the jaw joints (temporomandibular joint) and head and neck pain.

What is Airway Orthodontics?

Over the past 15 years, the insight into “crowded teeth” has led to a correlation between narrow jaws and the overall health and airways of our patient. No longer are we just focused on teeth and how they look aligned in the mouth. From a young age our dentists can now assess whether our children have airway and growth related issues through their integrative orthodontic philosophy.

What to look out for in the mouth?

Airway obstruction or Sleep disturbed breathing can have relative symptoms of the following in relation to the teeth:

Crowded teeth
Narrow Jaws
Teeth Grinding
Needs Braces

Signs of airway related issues?

Other related symptoms can include the following:

Snoring
Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Walking
Mouth Breathing
Sleep talking
Night Terrors
Reflux
Noisy Breathing
Bed Wetting
ADHD

Our Philosophy

Our goal is to make you healthy and create beautiful faces and smiles, not just straightening your teeth! This is achieved by undertaking a full 3D assessment of the head and neck which includes the facial profile, airways, TMJ, jaw size and positioning, tongue posture, tongue ties, swallow patterns and oral habits etc. Our final result is a fuller profile including more lip support and a bigger wider smile. What makes Dr Nicole Yuen unique is that he has the ability to treat airways, sleep conditions, TMJ, head, neck and orthodontic issues all together with her own team of health professionals and specialists.

     Excellent  
     Based on 107 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Sarah Parrish 
 2024-03-21
 
 
  I'm not a great dental patient but I got the poor teeth in my family so I spend quite a bit of time in the dentist chair. I have gone to Nicole for over 10 years now and we have built a strong relationship where she knows me, what makes me nervous, and how to help me stay calm. This has built a really strong foundation of trust in Nicole and her team for my whole family.
  
 
       
   Sarah Karancole 
 2024-02-23
 
 
  Love this place!?! Best service from a dentist I’ve had in years the girls fixed my teeth up nicely. non judgemental positive environment also really went through with me and showed me the damage I had done and the next and best steps to keep my smile bright and beautiful and healthy. Was always abit scared of getting myself to the dentist would 100% go back here though.
  
 
       
   Jennifer Finniss 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  Friendly and knowledgeable staff
  
 
       
   Erin & Steve Baskerville 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  What a lovely practice. So warm and welcoming
  
 
       
   Andrew Mills 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  Great place
  
 
       
   Anna Halden 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  Friendly, professional and quality service.
Elise has built a great rapport with my five year old son who always looks forward to his visits! Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Emma M 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  These guys are awesome. Professional and friendly. Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Anna Hu 
 2023-06-13
 
 
  Dr Yuen is a lifesaver. I had been getting migraines and to think it came from my tooth. She provided emergency treatment and scheduled me back to ensure that it did not happen again.
She and her team provide holistic care for myself and my family.
My toddler was booked in and they were amazing! He was not scared at all and had so much fun in the dentist chair!
Thank you Yeronga Park!
  
 
       
   Riley Duncombe 
 2023-05-13
 
 
  I saw Dr Elise for a checkup and clean, she was extremely professional and made me feel super comfortable. Would highly recommend Dr Elise for anyone who gets a little anxious when seeing the dentist!
  
 
       
   Natalie Bentley 
 2023-02-21
 
 
  Dr Nicole is amazing. She is very gentle and spends the time to explain things throughly so I can understand everything that is going on during my appointment. She is calm and makes me feel at ease for being at the dentist. The practice staff are so lovely which makes such a difference to have such friendly receptionists and dental assistants. Overall a really great experience :-)

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