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.
DISCLAIMER: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.
- The procedures described in this website may not be suitable for all patients.
- Any before and after pictures are examples only and should not be relied upon because results do vary.
- Before and after pictures may an accurate comparison due to differences in composition, different hair and the presence of make-up and lipstick.
- Images used throughout this website, including photographs of people, are for illustrative purposes only. They do not depict actual patients of this practice, nor do they represent guaranteed outcomes of any treatment. Individual results vary depending on each patient’s circumstances and will be discussed during a personal consultation. Information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute dental or medical advice. Please consult with our team to determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs.
- References as to the impact of treatment on the quality of life or timeframes given for any particular treatment are also examples only and may not represent what is possible or advocated for a patient’s individual circumstances, concerns or desires.
- A full assesment by one of our qualified dentists is required before any recommendations can be provided.
- All our dentists are registered as such with AHPRA.
- Every surgical or dental procedure carries risks.
- General Procedures: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
- Cosmetic & Higher-Risk Procedures: Non-surgical cosmetic treatments (such as dental veneers, teeth whitening, and smile transformations) are clinical procedures that carry specific risks and potential complications. These include, but are not limited to: permanent alteration of natural tooth structure, structural enamel loss, post-operative tooth sensitivity, potential pulp damage, restoration fracture or debonding, and the ongoing financial and clinical requirement for future maintenance or replacement. Results vary based on individual oral health anatomy.
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